CIVIL ENGINEER IV

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Civil Engineer IV

Chicago Department of Transportation

Division of Contract Construction

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $93,708.00/year

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted from 11/15/24 until 11:59pm CDT on 11/29/24

The City of Chicago's Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer IV to perform senior level professional civil engineering duties, working independently on tasks related to the construction of moderate to complex infrastructure projects; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Conducts field surveys to collect data for planned improvements and to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects and recommends modifications as needed

* Prepares and reviews engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair projects

* Drafts preliminary specifications and estimates for labor, material and equipment costs for projects such as, streets, water, sewer, bridges and related systems and facilities

* Serves as resident engineer at the site of large maintenance and construction projects, monitoring construction methods and work in progress, inspecting materials and ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines

* Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects

* Reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications

* Reviews design plans, contract documents, cost estimates and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with established design criteria, project scope and budget specifications, and recommends changes as needed

* Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modifications

* May review permit applications submitted by developers for activities affecting foundations, waterways, traffic and City landmarks

* May consult with other departments and agencies to coordinate personnel engaged in project engineering activities

* May assist in training and providing guidance to lower-level staff

* May provide technical information on engineering projects at hearings and legal proceedings

* May research new materials, techniques and software for use in engineering projects

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 North LaSalle, Suite 820

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by two years of progressively responsible Civil Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met

* Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's license.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to 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.

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

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor