POSITION DESCRIPTION Date Amended: 6 March 2015 POSITION: Engineer (Graduate) Technical Services POSITION NUMBER: 155 DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure Services UNIT: Technical & Civic Services SALARY: AI1 AN3: $1,034.32 - $1,451.13 (plus superannuation, 3½% Engineer s civil liability allowance & access to Council s novated lease vehicle benefit) OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT: To meet the Community Vision of We live in a community that provides opportunity for all, to prosper in an environment that supports well-being, connectedness and access to resources the community wants and needs; and the community values of being healthy, being wealthy, being safe and being sociable. Infrastructure Services provides services in construction and maintenance in the areas of roads, bridges, flood mitigation, design, building services, emergency services, sporting fields, parks and gardens, water and sewer, and is responsible for waste management. The management of the community s assets is a critical Council function. It impacts on our everyday life and enables the community to live, work and play. OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION: To provide sound civil engineering advice across all areas of local government engineering works by participating in the survey, design, drafting, project documentation and management of Council s infrastructure projects in an efficient and competent manner.
DETAILS OF MAJOR COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will be required to display competency in the following ways: 10 Core Competencies Accountability Takes personal responsibility for all work activities and personal actions, implementing decisions that have been agreed upon, and acknowledging mistakes and failures without blaming others. Clear Communication Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listens attentively and ensures communication is understood by all parties involved. Customer Service Orientation Focuses one s efforts on exceeding the customer s needs. Takes personal responsibility for dealing with and/or correcting customer service issues and concerns. Dependability Takes pride in and consistently produces high quality work with unfailing reliability. Can be counted on to get the job done and done well every time. Efficiency Utilises time effectively for maximum performance. Completes activities/projects on or before scheduled deadlines with minimal errors and taking full advantage of the resources available. Initiative Independently anticipates and identifies problems, obstacles and opportunities and takes decisive action to address them Ethics Demonstrates the ability to adhere to an appropriate and effective set of core Council values and beliefs and acts in line with those values. Problem Solving/Decision Making Generates successful approaches to analysing and resolving problems and makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Respect and Valuing Diversity Demonstrates the ability to recognise, understand, accept and appreciate the value of workplace diversity; respects the practices, values, and points of view of other individuals and groups. Teamwork and Collaboration Works cooperatively with others, contributes to and accepts group opinion; and understands that organisational and team goals take precedence over individual goals.
12 Role-Related Competencies Analytical Thinking Understands a situation, issue or problem by using a step-by-step process, applying basic rules and learned concepts. Change Leadership Initiates, sponsors, implements, supports and leads others through organisational or departmental change efforts. Continuous Improvement Orientation Strives to constantly enhance and streamline processes related to how work is completed. Creativity and Innovation Generates novel and imaginative contributions and solutions to problems, projects, processes and situations. Developing Others/Supervision Works in partnership with staff to develop departmental, personal and professional goals, encourages staff growth, and maintains a cohesive work team. Developing Self Ability to grow and apply one s expertise/ knowledge within and across specialised technical/functional areas. Includes self assessment, soliciting performance related feedback and taking initiative to build one s own skills Technical/Professional Skills Achieves a proficient level of technical and professional skills/ knowledge in job-related areas. Continues to grow with the changing requirements of the job; involves continual assessment and skill development. Leadership Develops strategic plans and influences others so that they will strive willingly and enthusiastically toward the achievement of goals that support the mission of the department and the Council. Organisation/Planning Establishes work priorities, methods and project flow to accomplish objectives. Utilises time effectively for maximum performance. Anticipates and prepares for future developments and deadlines. Quality Assurance/Attention to Detail Accomplishes tasks through concern for all aspects of the job, no matter how small. Accurately checks processes and tasks and follows up. Resilience and Adaptability Adjusts to changing circumstances by altering attitudes and behaviours; displays resilience and flexibility in response to setbacks and stressful situations with energy and optimism. Resource and Project Management Manages time and resources (material, allocates financial and human) in order to accomplish project goals; collects and analyses data, develops and implements plans, integrates complex project elements and follows-up by monitoring results of delegations and assignments.
DETAILS OF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide professional engineering advice in the design, maintenance and replacement of Councils infrastructure including roads, bridges, drainage, flood mitigation, paths, cycle ways, Council buildings, recreational facilities, aerodrome and open space areas Design of civil infrastructure and building works including the preparation of detailed construction plans Investigate traffic management issues and prepare reports for the Local Traffic Committee Manage various civil design projects through the use of Councils resources or consultancies with due consideration of current standards and guidelines Prepare design briefs and specifications, tender and contract documentation and carry out tender assessment, for outsourced activities Investigating, monitoring and reporting on infrastructure related issues to meet legislative, strategic and operational needs Assist in the development, review and implementation of relevant strategic plans, business plans, marketing plans, budgets and grant applications to meet Council s objectives Contribute to efficient service delivery and service improvement of the Unit and Department Actively participating in a regular performance review consistent with Council s Performance Development System and relevant Staff Policies Assist in achieving outputs, performance measures and objectives of the Unit, Department and Council Ensuring all correspondence and work orders allocated to you are processed in accordance with Council performance targets Provide the Manager Technical & Civic Services and other members of Council with sound, timely and accurate advice of all relevant civil design and construction standards Ensuring compliance with relevant Council Policies Promoting high levels of customer service & community engagement Performing other reasonable duties as directed by the General Manager or their delegate SELECTION CRITERIA In addition to the competencies required, the employee will ideally possess the following: i) Recent tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering from a recognised university and be eligible for graduate status of Engineers Australia ii) iii) iv) Previous student vacation/internship work experience in Civil Engineering (paid or unpaid) Thorough knowledge of all relevant civil design and construction standards Ability in technical writing and design documentation v) Ability to prepare correspondence to engage and respond to consultants, contractors, developers and/or residents vi) Demonstrated strong computing skills encompassing spreadsheet, word processing, database software and engineering software types
vii) viii) ix) Sound project management skills Ability to prepare computerised designs for engineering projects using modern software packages (Council is currently utilising 12D, Autocad and Drains software) Familiarity and ability with Geographical Information Systems (Council is currently utilising the MapInfo software platform) x) Demonstrated ability to operate as a member of a team which has diverse and demanding responsibilities; with a can do attitude and a flexible and proactive approach xi) xii) Demonstrated customer service focus and superior communication skills, both verbal and written Current Class C NSW Driver s Licence REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible To: Responsible For: Team Leader Engineering Design Staff as assigned MAIN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS Internal External Delegations: Staff of all Departments Management Residents/ratepayers/community Professional Networks Government Departments Contractors and Consultants As noted in Divisional Delegation Register CODE OF CONDUCT Comply with Kempsey Shire Council s Code of Conduct PRIVACY STATEMENT The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA) requires all staff/contractors and other Council employees who, in the course of their work, have access to personal information (PPIPA) or personal health information (HRIPA), to comply with the requirements of these Acts and the Kempsey Shire Council Privacy Management Plan. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure privacy of personal information by following Kempsey Shire Council s privacy and security procedures in relation to any personal information accessed during the course of their duties. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 provides for release of government information to the public. All staff may proactively release government information to the public provided this is done so in accordance with this Act and Council s policies and procedures. RISK MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS Definition of a Risk: the chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and likelihood Definition of Risk Management the culture, process and structures that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse affects. The general risk management obligations as an employee of Kempsey Shire Council are: Risk Assessment Process for Managers: Identify, analyse, evaluate and document all risks (eg: OHS, Corporate, Financial, Service Delivery) relevant to your functional area. Implement treatment strategies (controls) where necessary and action plans for all areas of concern. Risk Assessment Process for Employees: Report any risks identified (eg: OHS, Corporate, Financial, Service Delivery) and request a formal risk assessment to ensure the protection of Kempsey Shire Council, its staff, its customers and its resources. Work Health and Safety Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: Demonstrating commitment to WHS through personal involvement. Following the employer s reasonable instructions concerning health and safety in the workplace. Participating in WHS education and training. Reporting any workplace hazards. Assisting in the WHS Management process, by being actively involved in the identification, assessment and control of hazards and associated risks in the workplace. Not putting themself or others at risk and cooperating with the employer. Assisting management in establishing and monitoring OHS Consultation in the workplace. As a team leader (when supervising other staff or contractors) you have the same responsibilities as staff members and also have the responsibility to: Demonstrate Duty of Care by ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all people in the workplace. Take care of others in the workplace and cooperate with employer. Supervise employees to ensure adherence of safety policies and procedures. Participate in WHS education, instruction and training.
Implement and review WHS policies and procedures to ensure workplace health and safety standards are provided and maintained. Consult with employees, via agreed mechanisms, to enable employees to contribute to the making of decisions affecting health, welfare and safety at work. Monitor employee health and safety and the conditions of the workplace. Ensure WHS agenda items are included in regular employee meetings. Assist WHS Committee members in their performance of their duties. Lead in the WHS Management process, eg. identification, assessment and control of hazards and associated risks in the workplace. Demonstrate commitment to WHS through personal involvement. In consultation with employees, actively identify, assess and control (including monitoring the effectiveness of control measures) any foreseeable workplace hazards that have the potential to harm Kempsey Shire Council employees or others in the workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity Rights and Responsibilities The successful candidate will have the right to: a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment fair practices and behaviour in your workplace competitive merit-based selection processes for recruitment or promotion training and development that enables you to be productive in your work and to pursue your chosen career path equal access to benefits and conditions including flexible working arrangements fair allocation of workloads and fair processes which deal with work related complaints and grievances. The successful candidate will have the responsibility to: work to the best of your ability and provide quality service to customers and colleagues recognise and respect the skills and talents of other staff members act to prevent harassment, discrimination and bullying against others in the workplace respect cultural and social differences among your colleagues and customers treat people fairly (don't discriminate against, harass or bully them). As a team leader (when supervising other staff or contractors) you have the same rights and responsibilities as staff members and also have the responsibility to: take steps to ensure that all work practices and behaviours are fair in the workplace, including fair allocation of workloads ensure the work environment is free from bullying and from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment provide employees with information and resources to enable them to carry out their work consult employees about decisions that affect them
provide all employees with equal opportunity to apply for available jobs, higher duties, job rotation schemes and flexible working arrangements ensure selection processes are transparent, based on merit and the methods used are consistent provide all employees with equal access to fair, prompt and confidential processes to deal with complaints and grievances give employees equal access to relevant training and development opportunities identify special training and development needs of EEO group members in the team and help them gain access to training and development opportunities participate in learning opportunities and seek feedback to help you coordinate / manage staff effectively. DECLARATION As the incumbent of this position, I have noted this Position Description and agree with the contents therein. I understand that other duties may be directed from time to time. Incumbent: Director: Robert Scott Signature: Signature: Date: / / Date: / /