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Department: PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade: A14 Compensation Range & Starting Salary: Pay Range: Engineer II: (A14 - $71,739.20 - $111,176.00) Engineer III: (A17 - $83,033.60 - $128,710.40)
Salary Depending on Qualifications Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): Yes About Us: Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.
Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications: Engineer II/III - Project Manager for the Stormwater Engineering Center
Come join the Stormwater Engineering Center for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is delivering vital stormwater infrastructure with the City of Virginia Beach.
The Selected Candidate will work in the Project management section of the Stormwater Engineering Center in the Department of Public Works. The individual will perform a variety of duties of a complex nature related to stormwater in highly varied land-use settings including urbanized and coastal environments. Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized, and possess excellent writing and communication skills.
Representative work duties include but are not limited to:
• Project management for the City's Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and projects funded by other sources • Review of complex reports and studies for various stormwater infrastructure systems including conceptual designs, preliminary engineering reports, cost estimates, design calculations or computations, exhibits, plans, drawings, and specifications for culverts, stormwater conveyance channels, pipes or systems, stormwater management facilities, stormwater pump stations and other specialty devices such as tide gates and barriers • Overall project development including planning, design, engineering, and construction support • Bid and contract management for design and construction • Conducting and preparing materials for public meetings This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with the first review of applications beginning two weeks after the posting date. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, the position will be closed. The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.
Additional requirements: • DMV Transcript: Yes • CDL: No • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No • CPS Check: No • Physical: No • Respirator: No • Psychological Screening: No • Polygraph: No • At Will: No
Minimum Requirements: Engineer II Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of an E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) Certificate and two (2) years of progressive professional experience.
Engineer III Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and six (6) years of progressive professional experience. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
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Working Conditions: Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.