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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATING ENGINEER I

DEPARTMENT OF WATER

Number of Positions: 4

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $112,608; Grade: GY-12

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Under direction, the class coordinates and supervises the work of an engineering section responsible for the planning, design and monitoring of construction on facilities infrastructure and building projects, or functions as a project manager for a major engineering project of considerable scope and complexity; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs the conduct of field surveys to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects

• Meets with engineers and consultants to determine scope, costs, design criteria and specifications for projects such as runways, streets, water, sewer, airport and related systems and facilities

• Supervises staff and oversees engineering consultants functioning as design and resident engineers ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines

• Interprets design plans and specifications to contractors and assists in resolving design and construction problems

• Directs the preparation of project status and cost reports to management and funding agencies

• Monitors projects assigned to staff and consultant engineers ensuring projects comply with engineering specifications, are completed on schedule and are within budget

• Directs the approval of partial and final payments to contractors

• Authorizes design plans, contract documents, cost estimates and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects

• Assists supervisory staff in resolving complex engineering design and construction problems

• Reviews and approves plan changes and contract modifications submitted by engineering staff

• Assigns various projects to staff and reviews and evaluates their performance

• Represents City at community meetings and to businesses affected by development projects

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff about compliance requirements and standards

• Oversee the application, renewal, and management of NPDES permits; ensure timely reporting and compliance with permit conditions

• Work closely with design and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained throughout all stages of projects

• Prepare and present regular reports on the status of compliance activities and iniatives

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location : 1000 East Ohio Street

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering plus five years of work experience in the planning, design and construction management of engineering projects including three years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met. Depending upon department assignment, field of engineering may vary

· Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) is required.

· At the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.

· Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, licenses, certifications at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor