ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $77,892; Grade B-15

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on Monday, August 26, 2024.

This position is open to all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

The Engineering Tech VI position in the Bridges section will be supervising the Engineering Tech VI position in the section performing specialized and/or complex para-professional engineering duties,

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs field engineering and construction personnel in conducting project surveys and major repairs of City infrastructure

• Supervises the construction of various projects including oversight of work crews (e.g., highways, sewers, viaducts, public way, bridges, traffic installations and management) to ensure compliance with City requirements and engineering specifications and standards

• Coordinates a para-professional engineering program acting as the main point of contact; reviewing and approving vendor/contractor payments; and ensuring work is conducted according to program requirements (e.g., Aldermanic menu projects, Private Drain Program)

• Assists in the development of unit work standards, procedures, and policies

• Acts as a resident engineer at a large complex construction project or as assistant resident engineer on a major construction project dependent upon area of assignment

• Assigns work orders and field inspections/investigations to staff; monitors work in progress and ensures staff compliance with established work safety rules, practices, and requirements

• Approves time off requests; monitors performance and conducts performance evaluations; and initiates and enforces disciplinary actions

• Conducts field inspections to review the work of staff and contractors ensuring compliance with established guidelines

• Conducts field surveys for private construction and in-house projects to determine scope and feasibility of improvements; verify established grade elevations and base lines; approve the design and reviews new structures; and obtain information necessary for preparation of construction plans

• Supervises 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, sewer and water main maintenance, concrete and asphalt placements, electrical projects)

• Run the Division of Engineering's Bridge and Harbor Permit program

• 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

• Oversees the study and review of major traffic control changes and patterns for incident operations for special events and public way construction activities and provides recommendations to ensure safe traffic control patterns

• Prepares staff productivity reports

• Monitors and authorizes expenditures for engineering and construction phases of projects

• Supervises and prepares detailed para-professional engineering, contract specifications, and project drawings

• Prepares complex mathematical calculations for construction projects

• Meets with area residents and business representatives to discuss concerns and problems

• Coordinates activities between general contractor, utilities, and City departments

• Supervises the construction and installation of street lighting equipment with other City agencies, contractors, or utilities

• Supervises and trains subordinate personnel in standard engineering practices and procedures

• Represents department on technical matters with the other City departments, contractors, and outside agencies

• Provides technical information at hearings and legal proceedings, as required

• Participates in the selection of consultants for construction project, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Address : 2 N LaSalle, Suite 820

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six years of para-professional engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's license

• Some positions may require the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically

insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing, if applicable.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some positions may require moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs)

• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate object

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement .

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