Deputy Chief Engineer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4721241) Apply  Deputy Chief Engineer Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 24-DECE-01 Department Mobility and Infrastructure Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 01 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY Leads Structural Engineering services for the City of Pittsburgh in the construction, maintenance and operation of transportation infrastructure. Supervises the Bridges & Structures (engineering) Division and Bridge Maintenance Division within the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. The position reports directly to the Chief Engineer, and may serve as Acting Chief Engineer . Position is responsibl e for all aspects of structures project design and delivery including capital budget planning, design oversight, proactive maintenance strategies, project construction, inspection services, asset condition monitoring, reporting and other performance measurement. The City of Pittsburgh has over 1 ,000 miles of streets, 150 bridges, 770 sets of public stairs, scores of retaining walls and numerous other infrastructure assets essential to safe, efficient, and equitable mobility. The position advises the Chief Engineer and Director on sustainable, innovative and forward-leaning strategies to improving, maintaining and operating these assets to the highest benefit of the people of Pittsburgh and the region and building capacity of the Department and team members supervised. Department: Mobility & Infrastructure Posting Type: Announcement Salary: $103,370 per year. Union: None, this is a non-union position. Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive. REQUIREMENTS GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS : You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualification based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal. + Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions. + Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment. + Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. + A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis. + Applicant must possess current certification as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a state granting reciprocity . NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which they are being considered). NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc .) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS : Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status. + WORK EXPERIENCE : The application must clearly show a minimum of nine (9) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE), at least three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position and at least four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) + EDUCATION/TRAINING : A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and current certification as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or a state granting reciprocity, is required. A Master's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Civil Engineering and/or Urban Planning or Design is preferred. ( See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training ). + EQUIVALENCY : Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is thirteen (13 ) years. ( See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training ). CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date. + Written : None required for this position. + Performance : None required for this position. + Medical : None required for this position. POSITION DUTIES + Provides visible, visionary and proactive leadership to engineering staff and local professionals. + Areas of responsibility include bridges, steps, retaining walls, landslides, and other miscellaneous structures located within the right-of-way. May also take on projects involving these structural assets on city-owned land outside of the right-of-way as needed or directed. + Supervises the development of engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for major bridge and structural projects. + Plans, organizes, directs and is respons ible for the performance of civil engineering funct ions in the public right-of-way related to city-owned structural assets. + Coordinates the planning for the engineering design and/or construction management of several multi-disciplined Capital projects; ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and schedules. + Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required. + Reviews and approves plans and specifications for proposed projects; prepares reports and recommendations to superiors; seals plans and approves contracts for construction and major maintenance projects. + Oversees the development and maintenance of engineering standards and specifications. + Prepares reports on the stat us and costs of major structures projects. + Reviews and makes recommendations for Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Propo sals (RFPs) for major structures projects. + Administers contracts for construction projects and reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms; ensures payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications. + Ensures that work on each project is performed in accordance with the contract document, including work schedules and budget, and that all provisions of the agreement are fulfilled. + Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs, recommending approval or modification as needed. + Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work performed by subordinate staff personnel. + Provides technical information on engineering projects at hearings and legal proceedings. + Conducts research on new materials, techniques and software for use in engineering projects. + Coordinates with other city departments, government officials and other stakeholders to determine project scope and program r equirements of major structures projects. + Enforces quality control procedures for both design and construction. + Assists in resolving problems that arise during construction. + Develops and/or improves internal and external processes to improve project design and delivery, document management, work product tracking and management, and other process improvements as necessary. + Advises development of Capital and Operating Plans, relative to capital construction projects and services. + Collaborates across Department Bureaus, city agencies and with internal and external stakeholders to improve engineering outcomes relative to needs to be addressed. + Meets with citizens and developers to discuss City codes and regulations, resolve concerns, and coordinate operations. + Collaborates with, coordinates with and reports to partner agencies and entities (PennDOT, URA, County, State and Federal Agencies, and others). + Pursues Federal, State, County and other funding for transportation projects. + Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees. + Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees. + Performs activities and functions of related personnel as assigned or required. CLICK HERE (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description. Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including: + Health, Dental and Vision Benefits + Pension + Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan + Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Personal Days (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.) 01 The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A. 02 Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position? + N/A- I already possess the required driver's license. + YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position. + NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position. 03 Do you possess current certification as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a state granting reciprocity? + Yes + No 04 Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education: + I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of thirteen (13) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. + I possess an unrelated associate degree and a minimum of thirteen (13) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. + I possess a related associate degree and a minimum of eleven (11) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. + I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree and a minimum of eleven (11) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. + I possess a related bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine (9) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. + I possess a related master's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Professional Engineer (PE) which includes a minimum of three (3) years as a supervisor and a minimum of four (4) years as a design and/or resident engineer on major construction projects. + I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above. 05 Please briefly describe your experience as a Professional Engineer in a supervisory role. If you do not possess this experience type N/A. 06 Please briefly describe your experience as a design/resident engineer on major construction projects. If you do not possess this experience type N/A. 07 Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified. + Yes + No 08 Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Pittsburgh Address 414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219 Phone 412-255-2710 Website http://www.pghjobs.net Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email