Technical Officer – Civil
Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for a Technical Officer to join our Technical Services team to assist in the provision of design, drafting, infrastructure asset management and technical services. This is a full-time position with the hours worked over a 9 day fortnight.
The Position
The key responsibilities include:
- Under general direction, undertake surveys, design, drafting, estimating, and compilation of specifications, job supervision, contract administration and costing analysis.
- Undertake projects including investigation, design, cost estimation, specification preparation, tender assessment and project implementation, as constructed recording and asset and maintenance management.
- Participating in the operation of and maintenance of the Council’s two-way and flood reporting radio systems.
- Assist with annual budget requirements within the Department area as well as providing cost estimates for use of other Departments in preparation of their budgets.
- Check design and as constructed plans.
The Person
The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:
- Tertiary Educational Qualifications equivalent to an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.
- CPCCWHS1001 – General Construction Induction White Card.
- Demonstrated experience in some of the following civil design office practices: drafting, scheduling, quantity surveying, estimation, cost control, as constructed records, cost forecasting and the use of computers as an aid to those activities.
- Demonstrated experience in civil design including roads and drainage using CAD (Autodesk preferred) and Civil Design Software.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop other employees.
- Current C Class manual driver’s licence.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.
The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 6 ($91,770pa) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Applications for 19/25 – Technical Officer – Civil should include:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- Statements addressing the selection criteria
Application Packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link:
Applications close on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.
For further information please contact Glen Stockdale – Design Office Coordinator on (07) 4783 9800.
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