Civil Engineer I - Permits (Union - AFSCME)
Apply NowCompany: City of Evanston
Location: Evanston, IL 60201
Description:
Position Type:
Public Works/Civil Engineer I - Permits
Date Posted:
8/19/2024
Location:
Civic Center
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Open until FilledSalary: $42.293-$54.184/hour*
*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.
NATURE OF WORK:
This is a professional position focused on the review, processing and monitoring of permits issued by the Public Works Agency, especially Right-Of-Way (ROW) permits under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager. This includes review of permit applications, site inspections, investigation of complaints and resolution of issues. In addition, this position may assist other engineers in performing a variety of traffic engineering and related technical assignments including, but not limited to, design, preparation of estimates, and construction supervision of a wide variety of City projects. The role will transition into a Civil Engineer II-Permits position after the employee meets the minimum requirement of three years of professional civil engineering work experience and successfully completes a probationary period of at least one year with the City as a Civil Engineer I.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or substantially similar area from an accredited university. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) required. Entry-level professional civil engineering experience, with at least one year of work experience preferred as well as work in a in a municipal or county environment preferred; or any combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
SUPERVISION:
Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary from day to day depending on the season and work requirements. Assignments can be either verbal or written with the employee responsible for completing the work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Work is subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and feedback from the supervisor and from other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Additional guidance is provided by federal, state and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard.
PUBLIC CONTACT:
The employee has contact with other City employees and Contractors on a regular basis. The employee may have periodic contact with the general public when in the field and will be required to answer questions and respond to concerns in a professional manner.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
Structured Oral Interview Category List Two (2) Years
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at [redacted] (voice) or [redacted] (TTY).
Public Works/Civil Engineer I - Permits
Date Posted:
8/19/2024
Location:
Civic Center
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Open until FilledSalary: $42.293-$54.184/hour*
*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.
NATURE OF WORK:
This is a professional position focused on the review, processing and monitoring of permits issued by the Public Works Agency, especially Right-Of-Way (ROW) permits under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager. This includes review of permit applications, site inspections, investigation of complaints and resolution of issues. In addition, this position may assist other engineers in performing a variety of traffic engineering and related technical assignments including, but not limited to, design, preparation of estimates, and construction supervision of a wide variety of City projects. The role will transition into a Civil Engineer II-Permits position after the employee meets the minimum requirement of three years of professional civil engineering work experience and successfully completes a probationary period of at least one year with the City as a Civil Engineer I.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
- Assists senior engineers in reviewing public works permit applications to ensure adherence to requirements and standards; communicates with applicants regarding concerns, deficiencies, and processes.
- Tracks the progress of permits under review, ensuring timely processing of all permit submittals.
- Coordinates with utility companies on larger projects under the guidance of senior engineers, serving as a secondary City of Evanston contact for such work.
- Supports coordination of permit review and monitoring with other City divisions, including Distribution, Sewer, Streets, Sanitation, Forestry, and the Community Development Department.
- Assists in conducting site inspections, both scheduled and unscheduled, to enforce City standards for work, site safety, and obstructions within the public right-of-way.
- Helps investigate complaints from citizens, contractors, and the general public, and assists in resolving situations in accordance with City standards.
- Assists senior engineers in determining if traffic control provided by contractors meets minimum safety standards for the location, type, and duration of the ROW obstruction.
- Supports the management and processing of other types of public works permits, including but not limited to dumpster permits, moving van permits, block party permits, and tree preservation permits.
- Assists in calculating permit fees based on City of Evanston code and policies.
- Helps set bonding amounts in accordance with Public Works Agency guidelines; assists in receiving and tracking bonds.
- Utilizes permit tracking and processing software to review plans and process permits under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Contributes to the development of online permit application forms and makes recommendations for process improvements.
- May assist senior engineers in the planning, designing, and construction observation of municipal transportation and utility infrastructure.
- Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.
- Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or substantially similar area from an accredited university. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) required. Entry-level professional civil engineering experience, with at least one year of work experience preferred as well as work in a in a municipal or county environment preferred; or any combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles, and practices.
- Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual.
- Knowledge of various computer software including AUTOCAD, ArcGIS, word processing, and spreadsheet.
- Within 18 months, must obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, and ICS-200.
- Knowledge of construction techniques, methods, and materials.
- Ability to coordinate with and give direction to other staff, including professional, technical and support staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials, and the general public.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time.
- Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, construction drawings and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, City code, and related documents.
- Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed.
- Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary, and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
SUPERVISION:
Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary from day to day depending on the season and work requirements. Assignments can be either verbal or written with the employee responsible for completing the work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Work is subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and feedback from the supervisor and from other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Additional guidance is provided by federal, state and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard.
PUBLIC CONTACT:
The employee has contact with other City employees and Contractors on a regular basis. The employee may have periodic contact with the general public when in the field and will be required to answer questions and respond to concerns in a professional manner.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
Structured Oral Interview Category List Two (2) Years
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at [redacted] (voice) or [redacted] (TTY).