ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to support a para-professional engineering program, coordinate field surveys, and review plans for City infrastructure projects. The role involves extensive coordination with city departments, contractors, and residents, as well as preparing calculations and overseeing safety and compliance at worksites.

The candidate will use CAD and GIS tools, supervise staff, and represent the City in hearings and meetings, with travel

Qualificações

• Six (6) years of paraprofessional engineering experience.
• Graduation with an Associate’s degree plus four (4) years of paraprofessional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of paraprofessional experience.
• Master’s degree or higher plus one (1) year of paraprofessional experience.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates a para-professional engineering program and acts as main contact.
• Inspects reports and assigns projects to repair programs based on severity.
• Represents department on technical matters with other City departments and contractors.
• Provides technical information and represents the City at hearings and legal proceedings.
• Meets with residents and business representatives to discuss concerns.
• Directs field engineering and construction personnel in surveys and repairs.
• Supervises construction to ensure compliance with city requirements and standards.
• Conducts field inspections to review staff work and contractor compliance.
• Assigns work orders and inspections to consultants; monitors progress and safety.
• Prepares complex mathematical calculations for construction projects.
• Drives to job sites across the city for assessments.
• Coordinates activities between general contractors, utilities, and City departments.
• Supervises and trains subordinate personnel in engineering practices.
• Uses CAD and GIS to prepare/review plans and drawings.
• May conduct field surveys and verify grade elevations for improvements.
• May supervise investigations or inspections in response to complaints or permits.

Conhecimentos

Paraprofessional engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Formação académica

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Ferramentas

CAD

GIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI

Job Number

419556

Essential Duties

• Coordinates a para-professional engineering program acting as the main point of contact, ensuring work is conducted according to program requirements (e.g., Shared Cost Sidewalk Program, 311 Sidewalk Inspection, Aldermanic Menu project construction)
• Inspects resident reports of existing sidewalk and roadway infrastructure damage and assigns projects to repair programs based on severity and capacity.
• Represents department on technical matters with the other City departments, contractors, and outside agencies
• Provides technical information and represents the City at hearings and legal proceedings
• Meets with area residents and business representatives to discuss concerns and problems
• Directs field engineering and construction personnel in conducting project surveys and repairs of City infrastructure
• Supervises the construction of various projects to ensure compliance with City requirements and engineering specifications and standards
• Conducts field inspections to review the work of staff and contractors ensuring compliance with established guidelines
• Assigns work orders and field inspections/investigations to consultants; monitors work in progress and ensures compliance with established work safety rules, practices, and requirements
• Prepares complex mathematical calculations for construction projects
• Drives to job sites across the city conducting assessments
• Coordinates activities between general contractor, utilities, and City departments
• Supervises and trains subordinate personnel in standard engineering practices and procedures
• Utilizes drafting and design software programs (e.g., Computer Aided Design) and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping technology to prepare and/or review plans, maps, schematics and drawings
• May conduct field surveys for private construction and in-house projects to determine scope and feasibility of improvements; verify established grade elevations and base lines; approves the design and reviews new structures; and obtain information necessary for preparation of construction plans
• May supervise complex/specialized investigations or inspections of construction sites or structures in response to citizen complaints, work orders, permits and/or certification requests (e.g., street resurfacing, concrete and asphalt placements)
• May supervise and prepare detailed para-professional engineering, contract specifications, and project drawings
• May participate in the selection of consultants for construction projects

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location

2 North LaSalle, Ste 0800

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) years of paraprofessional engineering experience Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus four (4) years of paraprofessional engineering work experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus two (2) years of paraprofessional engineering work experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher, plus one (1) year of paraprofessional engineering work experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma/degree at time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your valid US driver’s license at the time of processing, if applicable.

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, based on the oral interview will be selected.

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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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