Chief Civil Engineer - City Of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/31/2024

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 33

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JOB SUMMARY:

Chief Civil Engineers in the Merit System are responsible for planning and reviewing the work of civil engineering staff, as well as non-professional engineering staff. Incumbents in this job class are responsible for designing public infrastructure projects for the jurisdictions they serve. The types of projects they oversee and participate in can vary, but may include drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, etc. They review and approve engineering plans/drawings, and may also answer questions and provide guidance to subordinates regarding their projects. Chief Civil Engineers are responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and administering of their departmental budget, and budgetary reporting. Their work may also include scheduling/approving subordinates' leave, and managing day to day operations.

ABOUT THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) Merit System is responsible for ensuring fairness and merit in hiring and promotion, avoiding favoritism or political influence. Our goal is to attract and retain qualified and professional employees for the public sector. The Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities. Our network consists of nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants, who want to make a positive impact on our communities. We offer many rewarding careers, from public safety and city management to IT, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering and more.

A CAREER WITHIN THE MERIT SYSTEM:

The Merit System is unique as an individual typically only submits one application for a position (e.g., administrative clerk) and that single application can result in employment opportunities with potentially 23 different cities and agencies within Jefferson County, Alabama. These agencies range from the City of Birmingham and 16 surrounding suburban cities to the Jefferson County Commission, Department of Health, and three additional governmental agencies. In the Merit System, you can enjoy the security and benefits of a public sector job with growth potential. Whether you're passionate about public safety, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you in the Merit System.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

• Oversees and participates in the design phase of public infrastructure projects (e.g., drainage structures, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, culverts, etc.) using accepted civil engineering practices, jurisdiction-specific standards and specifications, and nationally recognized engineering codes, standards, or regulations.

• Interacts with parties (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, governmental agencies) taking part in the jurisdiction's permitting process by providing information about permit requirements, and conducting reviews of permit applications and plans in order to ensure that permit applications and plans meet the jurisdiction's requirements.

• Prepares for needed infrastructure improvement projects to be completed by external contractors and engineering firms by developing the scope of the project and overseeing the process to announce, collect, assess, and accept statements of qualifications and bids from external contractors and engineering firms.

• Reviews proposed construction plans submitted by external contractors in order to ensure they safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; use accepted civil engineering practices; and comply with applicable codes, regulations and standards.

• Oversees and manages public infrastructure construction projects that were designed by engineering consultants/contractors by ensuring the construction project adheres to any approved plan, contract or issued permit throughout all phases of construction.

• Enforces permits provided to contractors or developers by monitoring their construction and ensuring they are following the conditions of the permit.

• Interacts with members of the public, public officials and other governmental agencies to investigate complaints or provide information related to public infrastructure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board's job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.

• Driver's license.

• Professional Engineer License from the state of Alabama or from a state with reciprocity with Alabama, currently in good standing.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related engineering field.

• Experience in lead engineering capacity preparing, reviewing, or approving designs, and construction plans, including management of construction projects involving roads, bridges, storm drain systems, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment facilities, or traffic systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using computer aided design/drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.).

• Experience working on or assisting with ALDOT (or other State Department of Transportation) related projects.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.

• Computer & Technology Operations.

• Creativity & Innovation.

• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.

• Leadership & Management.

• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.

• Oral Communication & Comprehension.

• Physical Abilities.

• Planning & Organizing.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

• Professionalism & Integrity.

• Researching & Referencing.

• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.

• Self-Management & Initiative.

• Teamwork & Interpersonal.

• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.

• Technical Skills.

• Training & Facilitation.

• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of Alabama Department of Environmental Management laws dealing with construction and maintenance.

• Knowledge of basic engineering and construction methods and terminology.

• Knowledge of basic residential, commercial and industrial construction materials.

• Knowledge of city codes regarding right of ways alleys, ditches, and zoning codes regarding vacant lots.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles regarding the assessment of the stability and strength of soil and rock materials, as well as groundwater conditions.

• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to right-of-ways and easements.

• Knowledge of the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of structures and altering geography to suit human needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional field visits to outdoor worksites.

• Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

• Work involves the use of a variety of equipment related to inspecting construction sites including, but not limited to: calculator, measuring devices, levels, etc.

• Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, construction zones, heavy equipment).

• Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing.

• May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

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DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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