What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Civil and Structural Engineering position at Bay Area Rapid Transit?
Marketing Statement
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both : 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Job Summary
Note : Initial review of applications received will commence on March 11, 2025.
Pay Rate
Non-Represented Payband E10
162,131.00 (Minimum) - $245,629.00 (Maximum)
Initial negotiable starting salary will be between $162,131.00 / annually - $204,423.43 / annually, commensurate with education and experience.
Current Assignment
This job announcement is to fill a Manager of Civil & Structural Engineering position for the Civil Engineering Division within the Office of Infrastructure Delivery.
The individual selected for this position must demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, self-motivation, and technical acumen as well as extensive staff management and development experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment in their area of expertise.
Education, Experience, and Professional License Registration in the State of California as outlined in the Minimum Qualifications would preferably be in the Civil Engineering field.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Civil Engineering, and will demonstrate significant achievements in the following areas (including but not limited to) :
- Management and delivery of complex engineering design projects in an operating transit environment
- Leadership of engineering design teams and projects
- Innovative and creative problem solving
- Risk-based Asset Management
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance
- Design & Construction of Storm Drain - LID Improvements
- Management of Storm Water System
- Development of Maintenance Procedures
- Agency Processing
- Development of Capital Improvement Plans and Budgets
- Work with Maintenance
- Plan Review & Permit Processing
- Land Development
General workdays and hours are weekdays from 8am-5pm, however, candidate must be able to work on weekends or grave shifts as needed.
Reports To
Group Manager, Engineering or designee
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.
The selection process for this position may include a skills / performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and / or individual interview.
The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his / her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).
Application Process
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov / jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov / jobs, or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Possession a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional verifiable experience in engineering, project management, or related experience, which must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.
Other Requirements : Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California. Possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Physically able to conduct field inspections and investigations, to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Knowledge and Skills
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Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer / genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete / submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov / jobs.
Salary : $162,131 - $204,423
