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Position Description Technical Officer – Road Infrastructure Road Infrastructure Delivery Roads and Water Infrastructure

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ABOUT THE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY BRANCH

Growth

Diversity

Service

The Road Infrastructure Delivery Branch is responsible

for the management and delivery of Council's roads and

drainage capital program through the project

development, detailed design and construction phases

of delivery. These services are provided through three

program areas, namely:

Surveying Program

Provides surveying, mapping and spatial services

Road Infrastructure Design Program

Provides project development, design and drafting

services.

Road Delivery Management Program

Provides capital works program management,

construction procurement, construction management

and contract administration services.

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TITLE:

Technical Officer – Road infrastructure

POSITION NUMBER(S):

7218 and 7219

CLASSIFICATION:

Level 5

AWARD:

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

REPORTS TO:

Reports to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer (7228)

JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical engineering and construction management expertise in the investigation, project development and

execution of road and drainage infrastructure projects.

EXTENT OF AUTHORITY

Works under general direction from the Senior Infrastructure Engineer and exercises a degree of autonomy in carrying out day-

to-day duties within the bounds of technical expertise. Provides technical advice to other staff, in the delivery of road and

drainage infrastructure projects.

DIRECT REPORTS

This position does not have any direct reports.


PROJECT INVESTIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT Undertake investigations and develop construction documentation packages for delivery by Council’s day labour workforce or

via external contractors.

Prepare and issue work instructions for pavement, kerb & channel, stormwater infrastructure, earth retaining structures and

footpath rehabilitation projects to meet annual delivery targets including:

• Onsite investigation, review of proposed treatment solutions and onsite markup of rehabilitation treatments.

• Preparing clear and concise written scopes, considering elements such as technical and quality requirements, potential

construction risks and hazards, environmental management and stakeholder requirements.

• Prepare sketches and treatment maps of projects to enable construction to be undertaken.

• Liaison with the Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Road Assets Management Team regarding treatment solutions and

project progression.

• Assist with coordination of works between various works programs.

Prepare project construction cost estimates in line with Council estimating systems and work breakdown structures.

Undertake ad-hoc investigation and feasibility reviews for potential project works.

Resolve technical and engineering matters to support project delivery and provide timely and accurate advice on technical

aspects of works as required in consultation with the Senior Infrastructure Engineer.

Comply with or contribute to improved Quality Assurance; Workplace Health & Safety, Risk and Environmental Management

processes.

Undertake constructability reviews of concept planning and/or detailed designs to identify suitability of proposed solutions.

Performance Criteria

• Provision of sound, feasible scoping solutions.

• Scoping documents provide clear instruction and scope definition.

• Accurate estimates prepared and within appropriate risk allowances.

• Proactively add value to design and project scoping through constructability advice.

ADMINISTRATION, COLLABORATION AND CONSULTATION

Provide timely and accurate advice on technical aspects of works to both internal and external customers, and other team

members.

Investigate and respond to customer service enquiries on roads and drainage infrastructure matters as required.

Maintain effective communication and coordination with stakeholders in the development of works projects including negotiation

of successful outcomes of those impacted by the works.

Produce well-written communication that is accurate, delivered on time and consistent

Build and maintain respectful professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders


Maintain timely and effective communication with senior staff regarding project status and outcomes.

Undertake any other duties as are reasonably within the limits of the employee's skills, competence and training as directed by

the Senior Infrastructure Engineer.

Performance Criteria

• Positive and professional interpersonal relationships developed and maintained with Council staff, elected

representatives and external parties

• Timely coordination of projects with respect to stakeholders.

• Customer requests actioned within established customer service standards and practices.

• Develops and maintains favorable, empathetic relationships with complex and challenging stakeholder groups,

resolving matters fairly, reasonably and tactfully

• Your performance against these responsibilities will be assessed by obtaining feedback from stakeholders on the

standard of your interpersonal communication, and feedback from your supervisor on the quality of your written

communication and record keeping.

GENERAL

The Council Leadership and Performance Capability Framework is used for managing and supporting performance and

development.

The appointed officer may have to undertake any other duties that are reasonably within scope of their skills, competence and

training.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or demonstrated significant experience in civil road and drainage construction. Demonstrated broad knowledge of civil, road and drainage construction and rehabilitation techniques. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of detailed project scoping/instruction and budget estimates for civil road and drainage projects. Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Requirements. Possess ability to communicate and deal with people at all levels and to make prompt reliable decision within the bounds of allocated responsibilities. Demonstrated relevant computer skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS software.

SUCCESS PROFILE

Consistently demonstrate ability to deal with others with tact and professionalism.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with projects stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously with limited directions.

Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems and provide timely advice for corrective actions.

Demonstrated ability to formulate accurate and concise written reports and correspondence to a commercial standard.

REQUIREMENTS & POSITION SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

To be employed in this position, applicants must;

• be licensed to drive C class vehicles in Queensland.

• have completed and be in possession of a Queensland General Safety Induction Card (Construction Industry) or obtain

such in the first 21 days of employment.

• undergo an employment-related background check/s and be assessed as suitable to be able to ethically perform the

inherent requirements of this position.

DATE REVIEWED

This position description was reviewed in May 2020 and may be reviewed again as Council’s organisation is developed or re-

structured. Any future re-organisation of duties as a result of such changes will be discussed with the incumbent officer.

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