What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Engineering position at City of New Haven?
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EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.
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This is advanced professional and supervisory work in the field of civil engineering.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work involves the performance and supervision of a variety of complex engineering duties associated with the planning, location, design, construction, maintenance or operation of roads and bridges, buildings, sewage treatment plants, sewers, and other civil engineering projects. Work is assigned by an administrative superior and limited, general supervision is received; work is evaluated through conferences, reports and inspections.
Hybrid remote work options for some aspects of the work may be available once work routine are established.
- Supervises the preparation of or reviews construction plans for civil engineering projects including cost estimates and detailed working drawings.
- Recommends methods of resolving unusual and complex problems and improving materials and practices; interprets applicable engineering and administrative directives, policies and standards.
- Performs civil engineering design studies by utilizing engineering, aesthetic, socio-economic and other criteria and supervises engineering and technical assistants.
- Designs and directs the preparation or review of bridge, roadway, building or sewer construction plans for large and complex projects; prepares required contract specifications.
- Supervises and participates in the work of subordinate technicians engaged in the survey and inspection of engineering projects.
- Performs related work as required.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in civil engineering; and 4 to 7 years of responsible experience in the specialty; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of the engineering principles and practices applied in the planning, location, design or construction of civil engineering projects.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the inspection and testing of materials used in the construction of civil engineering projects.
- Considerable knowledge of engineering-surveying.
- Considerable knowledge of soils and materials testing and research.
- Ability to perform all the algebraic and trigonometric computations applied to engineering surveying and design operations.
- Ability to prepare, interpret and utilize civil engineering plans, maps, specifications, and reports.
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of professional engineers and technical assistants.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment.
This is a General Fund, "Tested" position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
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