Senior Engineer (Water Distribution)

 SENIOR ENGINEER

Greater Cincinnati Water Works

Distribution Division

  Senior Engineer Salary:  $59,450 - $79,896 annually

 ANNOUNCEMENT #:09-073

APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME DEADLINE: 

FINAL DEADLINE:  Friday, December 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGARDING DEADLINE DATES

A comprehensive salary and benefits package includes:

   Flexible benefit plans                                                         Tuition reimbursement Program

Health/Dental/Vision insurance                                       Defined benefit retirement plan

 Credit union                                                                           Paid sick time/vacation/holidays

The City of Cincinnati is seeking to fill a Senior Engineer position with the Greater Cincinnati Water Works Department (GCWW), a municipally owned and operated utility. GCWW serves approximately one million people encompassing over 50 different political jurisdictions. The total service area is over 800 square miles. Individuals must possess the professional skills to communicate effectively with contractors, consultants, public agencies, GCWW staff and customers and be highly self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision. The position offers a stable environment, excellent benefits, plus state-of-the-art technology and challenging projects.

The position is in the Distribution Division and is involved with the study, design and maintenance and repair of the water distribution system. Responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance and repair of the extensive underground infrastructure, trouble-shooting both water quality and maintenance problems within the distribution system, reviewing plans for future improvements and coordinating projects with other Water Works Divisions. Additional duties will include developing and monitoring budgets and assuring that the Division’s work is coordinated with other agencies both within the City and throughout our service area. The candidate must be capable of supervising technical staff, managing field personnel, GCWW internal staff, construction contractors, consultants, and monitoring performance and contract compliance. Responsibilities include managing construction change orders and request for payments. The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and have excellent customer service skills. This position will also oversee the work of our in-house repair crews and associated support personnel. In this position you will be required to be on call 24/7.

Preferred candidate will have demonstrated 5 years experience in project management skills and possess a background that includes experience in water utility design, construction and maintenance or a related field and have hands-on experience with in-house repair crews, construction contractors, and on-site engineering.  

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities.  To help us achieve the City’s goal to recruit qualified persons with disabilities, please self-identify at the time of application and at employment interviews.  Help the City help you!

APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME:

There are three ways to apply for these positions:

1.  ONLINE – Apply online by visiting https://jobs.msdgc.org/. From the drop-down, select job 09-073 Senior Engineer (GCWW/Distribution). Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully, and upload supporting documentation as required. All required supporting documents must be received in order for your application to be considered complete.

2.     IN PERSON – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/, OR obtain hard copy forms at the office of the City of Cincinnati Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.  Compete the forms, and return personally to the Human Resources office.  Application and supporting documents must be received no later than the closing date.  You may submit your detailed resume in lieu of the Work Experience Form.

3.     BY U.S. MAIL – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/, complete them, and return them by first class U.S. Mail to the City of Cincinnati Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.  Application and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than the closing date.  You may submit your detailed resume in lieu of the Work Experience Form.  Please enclose a copy of your driver’s license with your mailed application package.

TRANSCRIPTS showing your qualifications for this position must be submitted by the deadline date.  The City does not maintain a transcript file; you must submit transcripts with each application you submit.  You may submit a readable photocopy of your official transcripts in lieu of requesting a new copy from the school for each application.  Please note: copies of unofficial versions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicant must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil, environmental or mechanical engineering and must be a registered professional engineer in Ohio or in a state with equivalent registration requirements. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, an Ohio Professional Engineer’s license must be obtained within the one year probationary period. In addition, candidate must have an OEPA Certification as a Class I or II in Water Supply or Water Distribution or be able to obtain an OIT Designation in Water Distribution or Water Supply during the one year probationary period. The position will require a criminal background investigation. All required experience must have occurred within the last (5) five years. You are required to show your valid driver's license to the Human Resources Department staff NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS.  Must be a Hamilton County resident at the time of appointment.

CONTACT PERSON:  Darla Meadors (513) 591-7966                  TDD:  513-352-2419 

City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department             Date Issued: April 27, 2009

Two Centennial Plaza                                                                      

805 Central Ave, Suite 200                                                                            

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202