STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-IV, C.D.A. 2023-2 

Job Number:

376941

Description

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-IV

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Select BARGAINING UNIT 01 (BU 01)

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS 

(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled “Bid Opportunities.”)

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”

(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER). 

FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION. 

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ( 1 ) one

Under supervision, the class performs complex professional engineering work related to the design and testing of structural members for construction and maintenance projects; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage and direct structural engineering projects of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing and assists in the preparation and management of project programs, budgets, and schedules
• Functions as a specialized advisor to senior management or as a technical specialist to Working Group Committees, to provide requisite progress information in order to resolve complex structural engineering project issues as requested or required by the City and/or the Department of Aviation
• Functions as section liaison on structural engineering issues to the CDA capital finance section such as new project initiation, blanket releases, technical grant information
• Coordinates technical information requirements for reimbursement agreements with airport stakeholders and CDA capital finance
• Monitors structural engineering project implementation and reviews project requirements with assigned project consultant and in-house staff, to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget and follow all City of Chicago Aviation policies and procedures
• Manages a portfolio of structural engineering projects from cradle to grave and directs the functions of the assigned team, including the coordination the development of contract scopes with the airport end users to deliver the objectives of the Chicago Department of Aviation
• Manages in-house staff and consultants in the preparation of scope of services, budgets and specifications for structural engineering projects; established timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of structural engineering projects and the accomplishment of key objectives
• Provides assistance on the regulatory review process of structural engineering projects with local, state and federal authorities having jurisdiction.
• Monitors services provided by contractors and consultants ensuring contract provisions meet structural engineering specifications
• Reviews and manages schedule information prepared by contractors and consultants utilizing Critical Path Method industry standard software
• Review bid requirements for structural engineering projects ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for
• Assists in the development of terms and conditions, negotiations and award of contracts
• Promote a collaborative philosophy with all contractors, consultants and project team members
• Attend pre-bid meetings, walk-through and site visits.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Location: Aviation Administration Building, 10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago

Shift: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by two years of structural engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. 

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed BIDDERS possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected based on seniority and according to the CBA rules. Interviewed NON-BIDDERS possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected, AND

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Possession of EIT certificate, (Engineer in Training certificate)

NOTE: The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. 

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. C.S.T. on May 21st, 2023. No exceptions will be made.

Job Posting

: May 8, 2023, 5:00:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: May 22, 2023, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 04 | Salary: $90,984.00 annually 

Pay Basis

:Yearly

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