Area Engineer (Project Manager III)

St. Louis County; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Job summary

The St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks an Area Engineer to join its Creve Coeur team. The role serves as the department’s representative to local municipalities and residents, coordinating inquiries and tracking progress of designated infrastructure projects across St.

Louis County. Requires Professional Engineer licensure and 5 years of transportation engineering experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Missouri Board and 5 years of practical experience.
• Experience in transportation engineering with a government or tax-funded agency preferred.
• A current, valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department to local municipalities, attend Public Involvement meetings for road and neighborhood preservation and represent the Director on TDD Boards.
• Coordinate with and provide technical support for other Divisions, Departments and Agencies on all issues associated with the Department of Transportation.
• Effectively match staff resources with assignments and provide leadership by solving problems and making strategic decisions on moderate to complex issues.
• Track the progress of multiple projects and provide timely feedback to customers by coordinating the response of multiple Divisions.
• Review plans, studies and other deliverables from external customers, ensuring compliance to County standards and goals.
• Assist in the preparation of the capital annual report and manage a discretionary fund to partner with municipalities and/or other agencies.
• Prepare reports of work in progress and meet with staff to discuss project status.
• Represent the Department at the Emergency Operations Center during response to natural disasters or National Emergencies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (Missouri)

Job description

The St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for an Area Engineer to join their team. The Area Engineer will serve as the contact person and representative of the Department of Transportation in dealing with local Municipal Officials (Mayors and Public Works Officials) and residents. Other responsibilities include: responding to inquiries from residents, developers and public officials and tracking progress of infrastructure construction and rehabilitation of a designated area of St. Louis County.

The position will be based out of the Department of Transportation and Public Works offices in Creve Coeur. The work schedule will be primarily day hours Monday-Friday but will include some evenings and weekends. The schedule will occasionally change on short notice. The starting salary range will be between $70,720 - $106,080 annually and will depend on experience and qualifications.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the Department's representative to local municipalities, attend Public Involvement meetings for road and neighborhood preservation and represent the Director on TDD Boards.
• Coordinate with and provide technical support for other Divisions, Departments and Agencies on all issues associated with the Department of Transportation.
• Effectively match staff resources with assignments and tasks and provide leadership by solving problems and making strategic decisions on moderate to complex issues.
• Track the progress of multiple projects and provide timely feedback to customers by coordinating the response of multiple Divisions.
• Review plans, studies and other deliverables, from external customers, ensuring compliance to County standards and goals.
• Assist in the preparation of the capital annual report and manage a discretionary fund to be used to partner with municipalities and/or other agencies.
• Prepare reports of work in progress and meet with staff, or other assigned professionals, to discuss project status.
• Represent the Department at the Emergency Operations Center during response to natural disasters or National Emergencies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects with 5 years of practical experience. Experience in transportation related engineering with a government or tax-funded agency is preferred. A current, valid driver's license is also required.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO63105
[phone]

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: [phone]

www.stlouiscountymo.gov