Deputy Port Engineer

Port Deputy Engineer

The Docks & Harbors Department is hiring a Port Deputy Engineer to join our team. Do you enjoy working in a team environment with a variety of different people? Are you able to prioritize, multi-task, and perform duties independently and accurately? If you are interested in working on projects that improve Juneau's waterfront, port, and harbors, Docks and Harbors this is the place for you!

When you join the Docks & Harbors Department, you are joining a department that values personal and professional development. You will be given the autonomy to lead and effect change on a daily basis. We highly value creative thinking and approach all tasks with a team mindset.

This is the first level registered professional engineer (PE) or architect. Work is performed under the general direction of the Port Engineer.

• Independently performs most assignments with instruction as to the desired outcome.
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Provides professional management of engineering, architectural and construction projects.
• May lead the work of lower-level engineering/architectural staff.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8:00am 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau at the Port Director's Office.

Typical Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate.
• Provides technical architectural, engineering, and landscape architecture services and/or support for projects that construct new, or renovate or modify existing, CBJ owned or operated facilities.
• Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts.
• Reviews and/or creates permit applications, including plans and drawings and specifications for compliance with regulatory codes and standards.
• Serves as a CBJ representative for management of multiple planning, design and construction projects.
• Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ's interests are protected.
• Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality, workmanship, and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; 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.
• Monitors contractor's construction safety program and maintains safe practices for CBJ personnel at the construction site.
• 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.
• Determines appropriate insurance and bonding limits and amounts for a variety of project types.
• Designs, conducts and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Assesses project needs and hires, or recommends the hire, of qualified staff to provide high quality public service.
• Prepares reports regarding the status of projects.
• Trains other CBJ staff on project management, documentation and CBJ policies and procedures.
• Makes oral and written presentations to the Assembly, Docks & Harbor Board, Commissions, Client Department groups and the public.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

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).

Supplemental Information

A cover letter is required. Please explain why you are interested in the position.

Hiring Manager: Matthew D. Sill, P.E.

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This position is open until filled. We have one (1) vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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EEO Statement

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Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer many benefits. The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work. Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• No cost employee only plan available
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
• Additional optional coverage available
• Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Short-term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
• Option to enroll in the City &