Civil Engineer IV
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that iscommitted to providing exemplary service to the Citys residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
The Civil Engineer IV develops transportation engineering designguidelines details and standards to achieve the Citys goals of reducingreckless driving and making streets safer and more enjoyable for people towalk bike take transit and drive.
Design Review and Right-Of-Way Oversight
- Provide design review and approval for all street-design projects impacting the Citys right-of-way.
Interagency Coordination and Design Liaison
- Serve as the design liaison lead and represent the City and the DPW on projects located in the City of Milwaukee which are led by sister agencies including Milwaukee County the Milwaukee County Transit System the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and other City departments and private utilities.
- Oversee the Citys street-design standards and ensure they are reflected in projects led by outside entities.
Design Standards Guidance and Best Practices
- Review revise and develop new design guidance reflecting best practice related to geometric intersection and other transportation-related design features.
- Participate in peer agency and national organization discussions on transportation design to support safe speeds and the accommodation of all users on Milwaukees streets.
- Promote consistent understanding and application of the citys design guidance and standards among staff and consultants.
Project Management and Grant Administration
- Serve as project lead for federal state and local funded grant projects overseeing the preparation of project plans specifications estimates and contract documents.
- Train and assist staff in the project management process for federal state and local-funded grant projects.
Staff Training
- Lead guide and train staff in various design-related software programs.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Sedentary work may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally sitting walking and standing.
Required pre-employment tests include the following:
- Physical Exam
- Vision Exam
- Audio-Gram
- Non DOT Drug Screen
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from a school of engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or verified equivalency.
- Four years of full-time professional civil engineer experience related to transportation and street design.
- Valid drivers license at time of application and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements but did not graduate from an ABET-accredited school must provide proof of degree equivalency at the time of the departmental interview.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Technical
- Proficient in engineering design programs such as AutoCAD MicroStation Civil 3D and/or AutoTurn
- Ability to read and review project plan sets specifications and estimates
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the planning and design of transportation and mobility improvements
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively use design guidance materials from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASTHO) and the WisDOT Facilities Design Manual (FDM)
- Knowledge of national and international best practices related to transportation planning and design that support safe streets walking biking and transit use
- Knowledge of state and federal transportation grant/aid programs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with other computer application/systems.
- Strong math skills including algebra geometry and trigonometry.
- Knowledge and understanding of project management principles.
- Knowledge of business management principles.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Ability to foster trust through clear timely communication with residents officials and community representatives.
- Verbal communication skills to provide clear instructions and present information to employees the public and officials.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the public contractors officials co-workers and management.
- Strong written communication skills to draft business correspondence technical reports and studies.
- Effective listening and negotiating skills to work with contractors officials and the public.
- Ability to collaborate for successful project completion in the best interest of the City.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with others whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Judgment andResponsibility
- Ability to anticipate issues gather information and take prompt effective action.
- Ability to identify potential risks early in the design or construction phase.
- Evaluate solutions based on feasibility cost safety and environmental impact.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to efficiently plan and coordinate work according to deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism honesty and integrity.
- Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
The current salary range (Pay Range 2NX) is$102506-$123106annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukeeresidents is$106606-$128030 annually. Appointment above theminimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications andis subject to approval.
In accordance with the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinancean employee with a Professional Engineer License will be paid an additional 3%.
Benefits
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written orperformance test a structured interview or other assessment methods. TheDepartment of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the mostqualified candidates to structured interviews and performance interviews may include written exercises. Selection processcomponent weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. INITIAL FILING DATE-The selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs are applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selectionprocess at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. EEO 201 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
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