SUPERVISING ENGINEER (NON-COMPETITIVE)
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
This employee supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations. Employee ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Performs related work as required.
Specific Statement of Duties:
The Department of Transportation and Engineering, Traffic Engineering Division’s Supervising Engineer is the program manager for the Electrical Section, which manages the City’s traffic signal and street lighting infrastructure. This employee’s duties include supervising, assigning, and directing engineering activities and operations within the section as well managing the section’s budget and priorities. The work of the section includes close coordination with DOTE’s Traffic Services Division.Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
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(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Modern complex principles and practices of engineering, as related to assigned area of responsibility.
Principles of surveying and of collecting field data.
Systems, machinery, and processes used in assigned area of responsibility.
Principles of budget preparation and control.
Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; Cincinnati Municipal Code.
Employee Safety Instruction Manual.
Computer operation and computer software related to assigned area of responsibility.
City human resources policies and procedures; union contracts.
Construction principles, practices, and materials used.
Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs
Apply professional engineering judgment to complex problems and situations.
Analyze and interpret field data.
Apply City human resources policies and procedures.
Prepare and manage assigned budget.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties.EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for assigned engineering services.
Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
Oversees and participates in the preparation of plans, specifications, cost, and quantity estimates and bids documents for public works projects; oversees the planning, design, and construction of various projects; assists with the preparation of schedules and budgets for projects and/or programs; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; prepares documents for bidding.Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures and City human resources procedures.Participates in the preparation and administration of the annual program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; keeps records as appropriate.Reviews plans and calculations produced by subordinate staff; ensures that subordinate staff follows standard operating procedures.Prepares reports and correspondences as assigned; gives oral reports and presentations as appropriate.Assists in development of long-range plans; participates in assigned planning activities.Represents assigned department to other departments, agencies, firms, and groups.Coordinates and prioritizes assigned projects with and/or for other City departments, county, and state departments and other relevant agencies or parties.Makes professional engineering judgments in accordance with current accepted practice of professional engineering and appropriate laws and codes.Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints; recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.Acts as Section Head in his/her absence.Responsible for managing a major infrastructure work program.Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient and professional manner.HR CONTACT: V.Robyn.Kinebrew; v.robyn.kinebrew@cincinnati-oh.gov Required Education and Experience
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RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED
Open: Each applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. In addition, each applicant must have five years of experience in project management, or project design for transportation/site development projects, construction projects, or similar discipline.
Promotional: Each applicant must have three years of experience as a Senior Engineer with the City of Cincinnati and must possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.OTHER REQUIREMENTSMust have a valid Driver's License.Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.Possession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during the 12-momth probationary period.MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONMilitary education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Background Investigation: A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 – Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees.
U.S. Citizenship: All positions with the City of Cincinnati require that each applicant be a citizen of the United States or have a valid permanent resident card at the time of appointment (date of hire). Working and Physical Conditions
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Environmental Conditions:
Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work with or in water, below ground, on ladders or scaffolds, on slippery or uneven surfaces, around moving objects/vehicles; exposure to construction project environments; some travel by automobile required.
Physical Conditions:Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light and moderate lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity and visual acuity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
