Engineering Field Specialist

Salary : $62,650.00 Annually

Location : Bloomington, IN

Job Type : Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs / week; with benefits)

Department : Engineering

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Typical Work Schedule : : Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm and other times as necessary

Position Reports to : : City Engineer

Supervises Staff : : No

Description

The City of Bloomington has an exciting job opportunity as an Engineering Field Specialist. We invite diverse talent to join our team and help advance our mission focusing on economic vitality, attainable housing, public safety, progress partnerships, inclusion, open government, sustainability, transportation, and quality of place. Come join us and be part of shaping the vibrant future of Bloomington, Indiana.

Primary responsibility includes the management of the City's right-of-way use permit program which includes permit application and plan review, permit fee coordination, bond management, temporary traffic control review, excavation and repair inspection, and enforcement of applicable city requirements.

The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation :

Essential (primary)

Reviews, issues, inspects, and enforces the City's right-of-way use permit program. Ensures work is performed as specified and consistent with adopted city policies, standards and specifications.

Meets with area contractors, utility personnel, developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and other stakeholders to inform them about City of Bloomington requirements for projects as well as educating them in matters of general safety practices and methods to be used within the public right-of-way.

Reviews traffic control plans and coordinates street and sidewalk closure activities and their approval with applicable city staff and the Board of Public Works.

Assists in the review of Grading Permit applications with a focus on proposed construction plan implications to the public right-of-way and temporary traffic control plans.

Coordinates notice of violation warnings and penalties for non-compliant right-of-way use.

Maintains financial guarantees related to work conducted in the right-of-way. Track bonds to assure they don't expire until work is completed and warranty period has passed.

Assists staff in the Public Works Department with the review of Special Events to be considered by the Board of Public Works.

Assists in the collection of right-of-way use permit fees and violation fines.

Non-essential (secondary)

Performs management and supervision of select City capital projects.

Conducts public improvement inspections of assigned sites and coordinates resolution to any identified issues.

Conducts legal research of plat maps and documents, property ownership and public rights-of way-for the department and other governmental agencies, and as requested for other external projects.

Conducts field surveys as needed for various public and private development projects.

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. An associate degree in civil engineering, construction management, project management / administration, or other related concentration may substitute depending on level of relevant job experience.

Minimum of over one year of experience in a related field or position.

Ability to obtain and maintain certification for Work Zone Traffic Safety through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATTSA) or the International Municipal Signals Association (IMSA) within one year of employment.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and the ability to apply knowledge towards review of construction plans, construction specifications, and construction inspections.

Knowledge of GIS.

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other related software.

Ability to use standard survey and drafting equipment.

Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints, maps, and legal documents.

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Incumbent performs a significant amount of work in the field that requires a versatility of knowledge and abilities to be performed in various weather conditions, and is exposed to the normal hazards associated with construction projects including roadway traffic.

Personal Work Relationships

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with department superiors and co-workers, contractors and members of the general public for the purpose of the enforcement of local ordinances and inspection of private development, and communication with citizens and neighborhood groups to ensure that all applicable engineering standards and safety measures are being implemented. Incumbent needs to communicate tactfully with property owners and contractors, and members of the general public under conditions of potential conflict.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Student Loan Forgiveness : The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
• Conditions and restrictions apply.

Describe how you meet the following job requirement : Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. An associate degree in civil engineering, construction management, project management / administration, or other related concentration may substitute depending on level of relevant job experience.

Describe how you meet the minimum of over one year of experience in a related field or position. If you do not meet this requirement, please enter NA.

Describe your experience with utilizing GIS.

Required Question

Salary : $2,400 - $62,650