Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Lynchburg, VA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 02997

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 03/13/2023

Closing Date: 5/31/2024 8:59 AM Eastern

Description

The City of Lynchburg Department of Public Works is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their team and be part of building and maintaining your Lynchburg community. If you are interested in making a difference in a community then we have a career for you. Our engineers are working on significant exciting projects.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the City's traffic systems and transportation construction projects.

S alary will be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Civil Engineer I payrange - $75,000. - $99,000.
Civil Engineer with PE certification payrange - $90,000. - $111,000.

The City offers competitive benefits including Parental leave, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees $26./monthly and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

The City of Lynchburg is and Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone.

Essential Duties

Plans, coordinates and prepares designs, prepares estimates and specifications for various types of engineering projects such as utility systems, transportation networks, building systems and environmental quality.
Reviews plans and specifications for completeness, consistency and accuracy for various structural, environmental, mechanical, civil engineering projects and capital improvement projects.
Reviews the work of construction crews and contractors for compliance with plans and specifications. Provides technical assistance as needed.
Reviews project budget and monthly Requests for Payments.
Provides technical assistance to key project stakeholders.
Attends Technical Review Committee meetings as required.
Consults with Director and other engineers regarding engineering issues as needed.
Works under the direction/supervision of licensed engineer.
Visits project sites to gain first hand knowledge of site conditions.
Serves as project manager for assigned projects.
Reviews ongoing work in field as needed.
Monitors projects during construction, reviews shop drawings, checks for compliance to plans and reviews change orders.
Develops and manages project budgets and reviews change order requests.
Participates in a team-based environment.
Prepares reports as required.
Participates in training and evaluating personnel, evaluates technical knowledge and ability to follow operational plans.
Assists in preparation and analysis of operations and capital projects/needs.
Receives and responds to internal and external customer inquiries concerning operations and projects.
Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to create and enhance a team-based environment in accordance with the organizational vision.
Performs essential job functions as specified in job description.
Serves on city-appointed teams.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur such as snow, ice, wind storms, floods etc. and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Conducts property damage surveys and generates cost estimates during natural disasters in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Risk Management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

This employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with major work in civil, structural, environmental, facilities or mechanical engineering and experience in engineering design work and construction developmental experience in a professional position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, their representatives and city employees. Specific abilities based on assignment:

Engineering Division - Transportation and Traffic -

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans, specifications and designs for traffic operations and transportation construction projects.

Thorough and diversified knowledge of civil engineering as related to construction and highway maintenance activities.

General knowledge of the managerial principles, practices techniques and equipment to maintain, repair and expand highway systems.

Ability to apply engineering principles and practices as related to traffic system components and transportation projects.

Ability to apply local, state and federal transportation and environmental regulations.

Ability to apply knowledge of permitting processes and requirements for traffic control plans and maintenance of traffic plans.

Must successfully complete OSHA 10- and 30-hr. training within 6 months of employment.

Additional Requirements

Possession of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying based Certification showing the successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam within 6 months of hiring, and the ability to sit for the Commonwealth of Virginia Professional Engineer exam within the timeframes set forth at the time of employment.
Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record that meets the criteria of the City.
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, orally and in writing through the preparation of technical reports. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts required in engineering calculations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to use solid interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, for work with citizens, developers, contractors, and other employees.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City pays 20.96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
- Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the

01

This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record.

Yes
No
I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License

02

If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.

03

(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.

04

Do you have a 4-year/Bachelor's degree in engineering? If you answered yes what is your major?

05

How many years of progressive or increasingly responsible experience do you have in transportation and what is your experience in?

06

Describe any experiences in AutoCAD?

07

We have over 65 signalized intersections and over 10,000 signs. Tell me what experience you have in designing and or planning of these facilities?

08

This position would be mainly responsible for the design and project management of municipal projects like, roadways, sidewalks, retaining walls and turn lanes. What is your experience in these?

09

Describe any experiences concerning work zones and maintenance of traffic plans?

Required Question