Engineer II (Vacancy) -Extended

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Engineer II (Vacancy) -Extended

Salary

$40.24 - $60.35 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-1047-V17

Department

59 Department of Public Service

Division

Division of Design and Construction

Opening Date

11/13/2024

Closing Date

12/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

This position is responsible for reviewing private development plans, impacting City of Columbus Right-of-Way. This position is an employee of the Department of Public Service working in the Site Engineering group managed by Building and Zoning Services. This position requires heavy use of standards and specifications, strong communication skills, and excellent problem solving skills. This position requires engineering judgement and clear communication skills to protect Columbus’ interests in the right of way while assisting development projects achieve compliant roadway plans. Expertise in plan design, review, inspection, or construction is beneficial for this position.

Under direction, is responsible for performing moderate to difficult professional engineering work; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Acts as engineer-in-charge of moderately large construction and/or maintenance projects;

Reviews and interprets plans and specifications for equipment, materials, and general construction; evaluates design, schedule, and scope; provides technical advice and recommends changes as required;

Checks work accomplished by subordinates for quality and quantity by using pre-established standards and policies;

Supervises and evaluates professional and technical staff;

Reviews plans and designs prepared by staff and consulting engineers for conformance to plans, contract specifications, federal, state, and City regulations and codes and sound engineering principles;

Serves as liaison to and communicates information with affected groups such as City departments, inspectors, contractors, developers, design consultants, utility companies, or other participants as it pertains to specific engineering projects;

Represents the division at meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, regional planning and technical committees, commissioners, citizen groups, engineering groups, and other City departments;

Stays abreast of current engineering principles;

Prepares comprehensive technical reports; maintains proper engineering files, including plans and other project management data or documents;

Operates a computer and mapping software to draw and review maps and plans;

Reviews reports, studies, recommendations, and surveys performed by subordinates and/or consulting firms;

Prepares preliminary plans/proposals and specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer and one (1) year of professional engineering experience. Substitution(s): Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five (5) years of practical engineering experience.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Professional experience is defined as responsible and significant engineering work performed after registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). Practical experience is defined as responsible and significant engineering work performed after graduation from an accredited, degreed engineering curriculum.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1047-V17

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Tamara Harris

Department of Public Service

Division of Design and Construction

111 N Front St FL 7

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-0459

E: tlharris@columbus.gov (E:tlharris@columbus.gov)

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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