Salary: $83,292.00 - $106,197.00 Annually

Location : NC 28301, NC

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 03811-01

Department: Public Services

Opening Date: 03/17/2024

Closing Date: 9/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Hiring Range: $83,292 - $106,197 / Year D.O.Q.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to perform highly complex professional civil engineering work performed in the planning, surveying, design, review, contracting, inspection, field supervision, and maintenance of multiple municipal engineering projects and systems, related to roadway design, storm drainage and water quality design, pavement design, general traffic engineering, subdivision and zoning regulations, and construction standards; includes designing various projects, preparing cost estimates, drafting specifications and collecting site data; and to provide responsible staff support to the Development Review Unit of the Public Services Department. Work is performed under limited direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct, plan, manage, review and participate in the work of the Development Review Unit in the Public Services Department; responsible for the work quality, training and scheduling of work.
Prepare or direct the preparation of reports and design documents, studies, specifications, engineering and survey plans, construction schedules, traffic analysis, project designs and construction details relative to individual projects.
Coordinate project design and construction with other governing agencies, as needed, such as Cumberland County, US Army Corps of Engineers, NC Department of Transportation, NC Department of Environmental Quality, and FEMA; evaluate project conformance with City standards and offer design solutions which meet the intent of the City; manage and coordinate the preparation of written technical correspondence based on the evaluation of developer submitted construction documents.
Meet and coordinate with individual developers, engineers, architects, contractors and other City staff to discuss project conflicts and agree on acceptable solutions in order to satisfy all entities involved while meeting City standards; negotiate public improvements where standard is subject to interpretation or is deficient; recommend approval or denial of appropriate plan deviations or variances.
Coordinate changes to floodplain standards to meet county, state and federal requirements as needed.
Analyzes existing storm sewers and drainage ways; determine overload sections and required relief systems; recommends changes.
Utilize computer assisted engineering programs and design software (StormCAD, Urban Drainage design spreadsheets, etc.) to prepare and evaluate engineering and design documents.
Attend neighborhood meetings to discuss projects with interested and affected property owners and homeowner groups; provide public assistance by evaluating existing problems and make recommendations for the appropriate corrective actions to property owners, homeowners and their consultants.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end; define project scope, goals and deliverables that support organization's goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Participate in the development of an assigned program for the Engineering Division annual budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
Assist with the selection, negotiation and management of professional services contracts; monitor contract compliance and status; inspect worksites to ensure progress and compliance.

For a complete job description,
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including direct work experience in project management, including all aspects of process development and execution. Two years of experience managing publicly owned projects and/or infrastructure development review experience preferred. One year of administrative and supervisory responsibility preferred.

Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. Registration as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina or ability to obtain within six months of date of hire.

Preferred:
Certified Construction Manager, Certified Floodplain Manager, Project Management Professional, OSHA Certification, Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality.

From the time of closing the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.

Employer Paid Leave
Paid Vacation: Employees earn vacation leave beginning the first day of employment, however, they are not eligible to take leave for 6 months. Leave accruals are based upon the number of years of service and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.

Paid Holidays: The City of Fayetteville observes 11 paid holidays per calendar year. The approved holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, 2 days at Thanksgiving and 2 days at Christmas.

Sick / Funeral Leave: Regular employees earn sick leave in proportion to the number of hours they are scheduled to work per week. Sick leave accruals begin the first day of employment. Sick leave can also be taken for deaths in your extended family. Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward credible service upon retirement from the NC Local Government Retirement System.

Retirement:
The City assists our employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular status employees, scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week, become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member of this system, employees are required to contribute 6 percent of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These programs offer employees an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefit. The programs offered are 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan and the ICMA 457 Plan.

Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:

Term Life Insurance (Pre-tax basis first $50,000 for employees)
Dependent Term Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Vision Insurance (Pre-tax basis)
Disability Insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (Pre-tax basis)

Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the city provides a death benefit of $3,000. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for these benefits.

Pay Periods/Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.

Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance.

01

Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

I have read and complied with the above statement.

02

Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

03

Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?

04

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

05

Do you have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard policy? to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.

06

This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

07

Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.

Master's Degree or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
None of the Above

08

From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.

Civil Engineering
Other Related Field
None

09

If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

10

How many years of professional civil engineering experience do you have that includes direct work experience in project management including all aspects of process development and execution?

8+ years
6 - 7 years
4 - 5 years
2 - 3 years
One year or less
None

11

Briefly describe your professional civil engineering experience includes direct work experience in project management including all aspects of process development and execution. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

12

How many years of experience do you have managing public owned projects and/or infrastructure development review?

2+ years
One year or less
None

13

Briefly describe your experience managing public owned projects and/or infrastructure development review. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

14

How many years of administrative and supervisory experience do you have?

3+ years
1 - 2 years
Less than one year
None

15

Please select the number of employees you have had the opportunity to supervise?

10+
5 - 9
1 - 4
None

16

Do you have experience designing or reviewing stormwater control measures (SCMs) as it relates to NCDEQ's Stormwater Design Manual and Minimum Design Criteria?

17

Briefly describe your experience designing or reviewing stormwater control measures (SCMs) as it relates to NCDEQ's Stormwater Design Manual and Minimum Design Criteria. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

18

Do you have experience utilizing online plan review software and it's integration with an online permitting software platform?

19

Briefly describe your experience utilizing online plan review software and it's integration with an online permitting software platform. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

20

Do you have experience in administering and enforcing a locally adopted stormwater ordinance?

21

Briefly describe your experience in administering and enforcing a locally adopted stormwater ordinance. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

22

Do you have experience in managing performance securities, to include types, estimating, obligations, and claims?

23

Briefly describe your experience in managing performance securities, to include types, estimating, obligations, and claims. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

24

Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina?

25

If you answered "No" to the questions above, you will be required to register as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina within six months from the date of hire. Will you be able to meet this condition of employment?

Yes
No
Already registered as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina

26

From the list below, please select any certifications you currently possess:

Certified Construction Manager
Certified Floodplain Manager
Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality
OSHA Certification
Project Management Professional
None of the above

27

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:• Drivers License Number• Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer• Complete Education History (including High School)• A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance.Example:Office Assistant1/2011 - presentThe Company123 Hay StreetFayetteville, NC 28301(910) 555-5555Unemployed6/2004 - 12/2010UnemployedStudent12/2000 - 6/2004My High SchoolFayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.

I have read and understand the above statement

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