EngineerArchitect I Flex (Eng Assistant I - EngArch I)

Description

We are seeking a team-oriented professional with engineering and/or construction experience who enjoys fieldwork in beautiful Juneau Alaska!

Are you a motivated and organized person with engineering and/or construction experience looking for a professional growth opportunity with the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Do you enjoy variety in the projects you work on Do you enjoy helping people Do you have experience with designing managing construction or building Roads Streets and Water and Sewer Utility Construction Parks Sportsfields Playgrounds or other heavy civil construction projects If so this Engineering Project Manager position with the CBJ Engineering Department is for you. This position is a flex position which creates a career path to promote within the series upon demonstration of the ability to meet current performance standards and minimum qualifications for the next level. The level at which the selected applicant is appointed will be based on the applicants qualifications and other job-related requirements. ABOUT JUNEAU Alaskas Capital City:
Juneau is located in Southeast Alaska and the only road in is the Alaska Marine Highway.
To learn more about our remote community please visit: Engineering Division is part of the Engineering & Public Works Department.

Under the direction and mentorship of the Chief Engineer this candidate will perform all aspects of project management from conception to close out of a project ideally independently while under the mentorship and close support of the Chief Engineer.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A team oriented energetic self-motivated individual with an engineering or construction background and a desire to learn. We are looking for the right candidate with experience ranging from entry level to licensed. The applicant should have strong organizational and communication skills as well as an understanding of the complexities of planning design and managing construction work. The position requires individuals to be comfortable with learning and working independently. The ideal applicant should have a background in building designing and/or administering construction projects (preferably civil work and underground utilities) outdoor recreation facility construction and/or engineering principles and practices. The ideal applicant has knowledge from working within the construction industry (i.e. contractors and professional consultants) designing and building projects solving disputes and understanding how to represent the Owners interests throughout the design and construction process to deliver a quality project on time and within budget. We are willing to train the right candidate!


THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
The Engineering Division is a tight knit team including a Chief Engineer and eight project managers. We work closely and collaboratively with the Architectural Division that is comprised of a Chief Architect and five project managers. We act as the Owners representative for design and construction projects for CBJs client departments. The applicant will work closely with client departments and specific individuals directly impacted by the improvement addition the applicant will work closely with primarily local design and construction professionals to execute capital improvement projects accurately efficiently and expediently. The engineering and architecture team manages over $40 million of Capital Projects Annually. The applicant will oversee a diverse range of projects from small improvements valued under $100000 to construction or replacement of new and existing infrastructure valued in excess of $2000000. While the work is executed independently the applicant will find a strong support network from all the team members as we are committed to successful projects and willing to share our expertise to support the applicants efforts to ensure success. In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases 13 paid holidays a year an excellent health insurance program that includes medical dental vision and orthodontia care options paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). CBJ now also offers deferred compensation match up to 50% for PERS Tier IV employees and six weeks paid parental leave for new parents.

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking paid time off for parent teacher conferences the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs free bi-annual health screenings free flu shots free classes challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works (Monday through Friday) 8 : 00 am 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau in the Marine View Apartment Building on the 3rd Floor.

Typical Responsibilities

This position is responsible for planning design construction and contract management for engineering projects of varying complexity and project value. Typical projects include rebuilding public roadways Parks and Recreation infrastructure trails and Water and Wastewater Utility infrastructure and drainage. The position is assigned basic to advanced level engineering project management (depending on experience) to manage and resolve design and construction issues on capital improvement projects. Incumbents apply the following technical skills: project scoping public engagement scheduling budgeting preparing and reviewing bid documents and cost estimates performing construction inspection performing design review value engineering preparing written reports preparing oral presentations and coordinating design and construction work. Entry level incumbents will work under the direct supervision and oversight of the Chief Engineer or senior team member. Journey Level incumbents are expected to make complex evaluations recommendations and decisions with limited direction from a supervisor. The incumbent also frequently works with members of the public external organizations and public committees and only requires supervisor support in more complex situations.

Typical responsibilities include the following (progressive based on experience and position):

• Serves as a CBJ representative for management of multiple projects.
• Coordinate and engage with members of the public to inform and assess project goals outcomes and impacts.
• Assists in evaluating and creating maintenance strategies for flood barriers and other natural disaster mitigation components.
• Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings specifications cost estimates reports contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate.
• Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts.
• Administers all aspects of professional service contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Departments interests are served.
• Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ and the Client Departments interests are protected.

• Works with regulatory agencies as necessary to ensure the correct studies and analyses are performed and the correct permits obtained to meet the goals and maintain the budget and timeline of the project.
• Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality workmanship and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; and coordinates the resolution of issues between parties.
• Issues Stop Work orders Notices of Defective Work and imposes other contractual mechanisms to contractors not complying with the contract documents.
• Administers all aspects of construction contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Departments interests are served.
• Develops project budgets provides fiscal control of projects reviews and approves expenses charged to projects administers professional design and construction contracts for timely completion establishes and maintains the financial project records and assists in financial audits.
• Designs conducts and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains up to date project status and budget reports.
• Act as public contact for the Engineering or Client Department for the purpose of answering CIP or other project related questions.
• May also report project related information to the Assembly Boards Commissions Client Department groups and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer/Architect Assistant II - (Range 17) $37.00 - $45.50 Hourly (DOQ)

Education:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college in Engineering Land Surveying or Construction Management or a similar course of study.

OR

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in Architecture Landscape Architecture or Construction Management; or CIDA accredited Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design/Architecture.

Substitutions:

Progressively responsible experience in the practice of engineering or journey level construction in one or more of the following fields: engineering design drafting surveying inspection construction management materials testing plan review plan interpretation or construction documents preparation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

OR

Progressively responsible architectural landscape architectural or design experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Examination:

Successful completion of either the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Examination may be substituted for the education.

Other:

A valid Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment .

Engineer Associate - (Range 19) $42.15 - $51.86 Hourly (DOQ)

Education:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in Engineering Land Surveying Construction Management or similar course of study.

OR

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in Architecture Landscape Architecture; or CIDA accredited Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design/Architecture.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering or Architectural Assistant II with the City of Juneau.

OR

Progressively responsible architectural landscape architectural or design experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

A Masters degree in an engineering discipline architecture or landscape architecture may substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Documented completion of an accepted State of Alaska professional architect/landscape architect mentoring and training program for one year may substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Substitution:

Progressively responsible construction management engineering or land surveying experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Other:

A valid Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment .

Engineer/Architect I - (Range 21) $48.04 - $59.07 Hourly (DOQ)

Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b).

Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Engineer or Land Surveyor: Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Land Surveyor (LS).

Architect or Landscape Architect: Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Architect or Landscape Architect.

Other:

A valid Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment .

Supplemental Information

A cover letter must be attached to the application.

Please describe your unique experiences and qualifications that make you the ideal candidate for this position. Also include the individual qualities that would make you a positive member of the CIP Engineering team and why you want to work in and for the City and Borough of Juneau.

If substituting education for experience transcripts are required.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: John Bohan

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Education
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Work Experience
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Required Experience:

Junior IC