Civil Engineer III

Candidates may be considered and interviewed for vacancies in multiple divisions, including Design, Wastewater Treatment, Sewer Maintenance, and CCSM.

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is professional engineering work supervising, coordinating and administering major projects and programs in a Public Works division. Work involves oversight of several projects or programs in design, construction, traffic, street maintenance, treatment plant operations, or plant maintenance and engineering. Work may also involve management of the function and administration of a smaller or less technical Public Works division, or responsibility for the study, design, construction, or operation of specially assigned engineering projects.

An employee in this classification experiences considerable public contact and serves as a liaison with private contractors and consultants. The employee works independently, receiving general supervision from a superior, and supervises a number of technical and supervisory subordinates.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field AND Three years of experience in supervising the operations of a major public works program or project, including supervising subordinates, making decisions, solving complex technical issues, and negotiating and administering contracts.

Special

Qualifications:

• Must become a Professional Engineer registered by the State of Nebraska by the end of the probationary employment period.
• Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.
• If assigned to the Bridge unit within the Construction Division:
  • Must hold the position of Bridge Inspection Program Manager as defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or attain the position within three (3) months of appointment.
  • Must successfully complete training in the latest version of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) within six (6) months of appointment.
  • Must successfully complete training in the Fracture Critical bridge inspection course within one year of appointment.
  • Must be qualified as, or become qualified as, a Responsible Charge as defined by the Nebraska Department of Roads within three (3) months of appointment.

Pay Range: $94,744.00 with step increases to $ Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the engineering principles, practices, and procedures as applied to design, construction, structural engineering, traffic engineering, street maintenance, or environmental engineering
• Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, materials, maintenance procedures, and engineering and safety standards used in the study, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public works programs and projects
• Knowledge of the sources of current information relative to public works engineering programs and projects
• Knowledge of contract administration and the laws and regulations involved in the acquisition of federal grants
• Knowledge of the procedures required to perform technical research and write technical reports
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and application of effective management
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Skill in the preparation, interpretation, and verification of engineering plans and specifications
• Skill in the preparation and administration of division budgets
• Skill in the coordination of responsibilities of projects performed by private contractors and consultants
• Ability to make decisions based on established practices and regulations
• Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, assign, supervise, review, and guide the work of subordinate engineering employees
• Ability to review and approve or reject plans, designs, specifications, change orders, cost estimates, and payment letters
• Ability to serve as an advisor in a major technical specialty; plan, supervise, and participate in research; confer with professional associates to provide interpretations and advise on the theories, concepts, and practices; and recommend new approaches or changes in policies, standards, or procedures as warranted by new developments in the field
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in…