Job Description
The Town of Sharon seeks a full-time (40 hours/week, M-W 7:30am-5:00pm; Th 7:30am-6:00pm; F 7:30am-12:30pm) Title V Engineering Specialist focusing on soils and septic systems. The position will serve as a technical resource to town boards and committees for compliance with Board of Health, Board of Appeals and Planning Board rules and regulations.
Duties include but are not limited to: - Assist the Town Engineer in planning, designing, and preparing bid packages and specifications for public works projects and by analyzing design proposals and preparing cost estimates. The position may assist the Town Engineer preparing preliminary estimates, construction documents and specifications for upcoming in-house projects; may assist with field survey, septic system plan review and inspections for regulation compliance.
- The position may assist the Town Engineer in review of subdivision and development submissions for compliance with Planning Board, Board of Health and Board of Appeals rules and regulations.
- The position will assist the general public with various questions on septic system design and installation, plot plans, and zoning and subdivision plans. Provides engineering information and general assistance over the counter or through telephone inquiries to representatives of utility companies, private engineers and architects, developers, and lawyers.
Qualifications and experience: Soil Evaluator License and System Inspector License required or ability to obtain the licenses. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field preferred. Municipal experience preferred. Knowledge of construction and construction practices, as well as CAD/GIS software desirable. CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire.
Starting Annual Salary: $69,977; increasing to $71,552 on July 1, 2025, with generous benefits offered, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans. Employee will earn a stipend for attaining septic inspector and soil evaluator licenses.
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Apply Now (preferred), send cover letter and resume to: Town Administrator’s Office, Sharon Town Offices, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067, or jobs@townofsharon.org . Position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,