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The City Engineer is directly involved in planning, design, and specifications of city projects that require coordination with various city departments. These projects involve water lines, sewer lines, storm water lines, and street renovations. Zoning issues and supervisory responsibilities are also a part of the position. The Traffic Engineer is responsible for maintaining all traffic lights and pedestrian lights. Duties include replacement and erecting new street signs along with coordinating the painting of street markings. The Building Inspector is in charge of inspections to residences in regard to general construction, electrical and plumbing. He coordinates inspections with contractors or whoever is performing the work to ensure that work performed according to current standards. These standards were adopted by the National Electrical Code, Ohio Building Officials Association and City of Van Wert Standards & Drawings. The Engineer's Aide assists the City Engineer in all aspects of engineering duties. These include survey work and drawing plans using CAD program. He also maintains all city maps and updates them accordingly. The Code Enforcement Officer duties includes enforcing
ordinances involving property maintenance. Examples of such issues include
trash in yards, junk vehicles, abandoned vehicles, as well as weed and grass violations. |
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