PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (NON-COMPETITIVE)
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
General Statement of Duties
This employee supervises and coordinates assigned engineering activities and operations within an assigned department, including Water Works, Metropolitan Sewer District, or Public Works. Employee coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the assigned supervisor. Performs related duties as required.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 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, City human resources policies and procedures; union contracts.Computer operation and computer software related to assigned area of responsibility.
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.Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.Interpret and explain departmental policies, procedures, and standards.Read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.Apply professional engineering judgment to complex problems and situations.Analyze and interpret field data.Prepare clear and concise reports.Apply City human resources policies and procedures.Prepare and manage assigned budget.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.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.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.)
Provide formal supervision for staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations.
Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned engineering services and activities.
Review vacant positions and applications and conduct/participate in interviews for the division.
Review and sign division timesheets, F25’s, OT approval and other admin forms
Perform PIP/Corrective action for issues with staff.
Perform annual and special performance evaluations for staff.
Ensures that employees follow safe work practices and have safe working conditions; implements principles of the Employee Safety Instruction Manual.
Ensures quality of work and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Provide technical expertise or for engineering programs or activities.
Identify needs for training, provide or coordinates training to employees as needed.
Procure and Manage engineering consultants.
Develop Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications Enforce Contract requirements including adherence to specifications and quality control.
Perform Public Engagement Activities, such as Community Council meetings, community groups or other non-profits.
Manage, route, investigate or respond to Customer Service Requests (CSRs) or records requests.
Assist with developing and maintaining the project financial spreadsheet to keep track of the various funding sources and expenditures.
Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget. Create cost estimates and other contract documents.
Identify and apply for outside funding.
Develop and/or implement new databases, reports, dashboards, software tools, or work-flow tracking.
Manage databases and updates.
Develop new standards, specifications, procedures, or processes for engineering programs or projects.
Prepare engineering drawings, construction plans, and specifications using AutoCAD and other software and direct the work of engineering technicians.
Troubleshoot infrastructure or engineering problems in the field
Hold weekly or monthly team meetings.
Aid with regional and local project planning. Provide support to supervisors on technical, administrative, managerial issues and budget preparation.
Provides project management, consultant, or contract management oversight as needed. Work on large-scale or highly technical engineering projects.
Perform utility coordination and construction engineering and management. Coordinate with multiple Engineers and other groups, several City Departments, other local jurisdictions and developers, and private engineers.
Managing and monitoring the execution of Multi-Million Dollar Capital Improvement projects (CIPs).
Review plans for constructability.
Sign and stamp design or construction documents as appropriate- (requiring a P.E. license.) Review and approve drawings, plans, designs – (not requiring a P.E. license.)
Represent department and present department initiatives at regional and national conferences. Coordinate award of a contract, i.e. award letter, accept and appropriate legislation. Required Education and Experience
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(TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED OR YOUR 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 seven years of experience of successful project management of transportation, construction, or design projects at the supervisory level.
Promotional: Each applicant must have three years of experience as a Supervising Engineer with the City of Cincinnati.OTHER REQUIREMENTSPossession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during probationary period.
Must have a valid Driver's License.Must be an excellent communicator and team builder. 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 required; audiovisual and linguistic acuity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
HR CONTACT: v.robyn.kinebrew@cincinnati-oh.gov
