ASST CHIEF ENGINEER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Chief Engineer

Chicago Department of Transportation

Division of Engineering

Bridge Section

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $129,936-$146,376/year

Applications for this position will be accepted from 10/2/2024 until 11:59pm CDT on 10/23/2024

This position will serve as the Bridge Engineer for the Department and is responsible for design and execution of the capital bridge program and the inspection, repair, and maintenance of over 400 bridge structures including 36 operable/moveable bridges over the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. The position is also involved in the management of Bridge Permits, Harbor Permits, deep excavation review for public way improvements and other public way inquiries related to transportation structures and work along the navigable waters within Chicago.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages the activities of the Bridge Section within the Division of Engineering which includes the planning and design of the City's capital improvement projects.
• Supervises 16+ professional and technical staff.
• Prepares the multi-year capital program budget for the Bridge Section.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of staff, consulting engineers, government agencies and contractors responsible for the design and construction of projects managed by the Bridge Section.
• Directs the preparation of plans for major Bridge repair and improvement projects, Chicago Shoreline projects, the Chicago Freight Trolley Tunnel System, other tunnels, and the Chicago Riverwalk.
• Ensures compliance with State of Illinois and Federal Highway Administration policies and procedures in the execution of Federal Aid design and construction projects.
• Ensures all bridge and tunnel rehabilitation and repairs meet all state, federal and industry codes and other requirements.
• Meets and confers with other departments and agencies to review project proposals and provide technical assistance on structural issues.
• Represents the Department in interagency meetings and at public forums.
• Oversees the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program.
• Directs the preparation of project budgets, work schedules and administrative reports.
• Oversees the preparation of work orders and design documents for the maintenance of the Department of Transportation's inventory of bridges and related structures.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures, quality standards and performance measurements for Bridge Section projects
• Provides technical information at hearings and regulatory proceedings

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 North LaSalle, Suite 820

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus at least six (6) years of work experience in the planning, design and construction management of engineering projects of which four (4) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

• At the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois

• At the time of employment, must have obtained license as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the State of Illinois.

• Requires a State of Illinois driver's license.

NOTE: WORKING CONDITIONS • General office environment • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions • Exposure to loud noise • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery)

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 will be selected.

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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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor