Asst Chief Engineer Of Sewers

Assistant Chief Engineer of Sewers

Job Number: 416174

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant Chief Engineer of Sewers Department of Water Management Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: GY14 $/year Applications for this position will be accepted from 9/1/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 9/15/26 Functions as a lead engineer or second-in-charge of the bureau by directing the planning, design, implementation, and administration of engineering activities pertaining to sewer construction and repair projects, and performs related duties as required There will be two positions.

One position will be responsible for the implementation of the department's sewer capital improvement programing including overseeing the design and construction of sewer improvement projects. The other position will oversee the sewer planning and records efforts and regulatory compliance requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Manages professional engineers involved in construction and repair plan reviews including the examination of designs, specifications, layouts and other sewer construction documentation
· Assists in the development of the strategic direction of the division to ensure that objectives and performance measures are consistent with departmental, City, and service expectations
· Supervises the examination and appraisal of plans and the issuance of permits for sewer construction and repair work
· Consults with private contractors regarding the preparation of plans for sewers in public streets
· Explains specifications and requirements regarding sewer construction work as outlined by the Municipal Code
· Reviews and evaluates final reports of special engineering assignments
· Makes changes and recommends modifications in final reports prior to submission to management
· Directs and assigns engineering and inspectional personnel to specific projects, as required
· Conducts periodic field inspections of work in progress to examine or resolve issues with sewer jurisdiction declarations, cross connections, storm water encroachments or public versus private sewer decisions
· Supervises the preparation of engineering reports, detailing the progress of all work within the sewer group to management
· Assists in the selection, supervision, training and evaluates the performance of assigned staff
· Attends meetings with other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explains and justifies approved projects, department policies and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:

1000 E Ohio, St, JWPP

Days:
Monday-Friday

Hours:

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field, plus six (6) years of civil engineering work experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of civil engineering work experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.).

At the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois. Some positions require a valid State of Illinois driver's license.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires the successful completion of an online application and an initial screening process. Applicants who meet the established screening criteria may be invited to participate in one or more assessments designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, or competencies relevant to the role and an interview. Candidates who successfully complete all required assessment components may be invited to take part in a structured interview using a standardized set of questions.

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