What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER position at City of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR
Job Title : CHIEF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Type of Vacancy : Promotional
Job Opening No. : 2500238-1
Job Code : 1046
Work Location : TRAN & DRAIN-ENGINEERING
Starting Salary : $35.4981 Hourly / $73,836 Annually
Pay Grade : 2330 Special Recruiting Rate : This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 9 (Starting Salary $93,534 Annually)
Application Dates : 03 / 07 / 2025 - 03 / 13 / 2025
Application Times : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE :
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Transportation & Drainage Director, performs responsible administrative and professional engineering work as a licensed professional engineer assisting in directing Department of Transportation & Drainage activities. Work involves responsibility for the efficient administration of all public works design and construction engineering efforts; the supervision of technical, clerical, skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled personnel; financial stewardship of City-Parish funds; and representation of the department in a variety of public forums (e.g. Metro Council meetings). Work requires exceptional teamwork and the use of independent judgment within established policy guidelines. Performs other work as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in one of the recognized branches of engineering from the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, and ten years of experience in professional engineering (such as highways, streets, bridges, and / or drainage planning and / or construction), including four years of managerial experience (may include complex project management).
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Possession of a license to practice professional engineering as issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Position(s) of this classification may require a valid Louisiana driver's license. If license is required, must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
Transportation and Drainage Promotional Only.
EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note : For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov / hr. Career Assessment : Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov / careerguide.
Salary : $73,836 - $93,534
