CIVIL ENGINEER IV

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce that is
committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a
passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please
consider the following opportunity.

The Civil Engineer IV develops transportation engineering design
guidelines, details, and standards to achieve the City’s goals of reducing
reckless driving and making streets safer and more enjoyable for people to
walk, bike, take transit, and drive.

Design Review and Right-Of-Way Oversight

• Provide design review and approval for all street-design
  projects impacting the City’s right-of-way.

Interagency Coordination and Design Liaison 

• Serve as the design liaison lead and represent the City and the
  DPW on projects located in the City of Milwaukee which are led by sister
  agencies, including Milwaukee County, the Milwaukee County Transit System, the
  Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
  District, and other City departments and private utilities.
• Oversee the City’s street-design standards and ensure they
  are reflected in projects led by outside entities.

Design Standards, Guidance and Best Practices 

• Review, revise, and develop new design guidance reflecting
  best practice related to geometric, intersection, and other transportation-related
  design features.
• Participate in peer agency and national organization
  discussions on transportation design to support safe speeds and the
  accommodation of all users on Milwaukee’s streets.
• Promote consistent understanding and application of the
  city’s design guidance and standards among staff and consultants.

Project Management and Grant Administration 

• Serve as project lead for federal, state, and local funded
  grant projects, overseeing the preparation of project plans, specifications,
  estimates, and contract documents.
• Train and assist staff in the project management process for
  federal, state, and local-funded grant projects.

Staff Training

• Lead, guide and train staff in various design-related
  software programs.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the
hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
of 2008.

•  Sedentary work may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, sitting, walking and standing.

Required pre-employment tests include the following:

• Physical Exam
• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram
• Non DOT Drug Screen

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a school of engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or verified equivalency. 
2. Four years of full-time professional civil engineer experience related to transportation and street design.
3. Valid driver’s license at time of application and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements but did not graduate from an ABET-accredited school must provide proof of degree equivalency at the time of the departmental interview.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Technical

• Proficient in engineering design programs such as AutoCAD,
  MicroStation, Civil 3D, and/or AutoTurn
• Ability to read and review project plan sets,
  specifications, and estimates
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil
  engineering as they relate to the planning and design of transportation and
  mobility improvements
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use design guidance
  materials from the National Association of City Transportation Officials
  (NACTO), the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the American
  Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASTHO), and the WisDOT
  Facilities Design Manual (FDM)
• Knowledge of national and international best practices
  related to transportation planning and design that support safe streets,
  walking, biking, and transit use
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation grant/aid
  programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with
  other computer application/systems.
• Strong math skills, including algebra, geometry, and
  trigonometry.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management
  principles.
• Knowledge of business management principles.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to foster trust through clear, timely communication
  with residents, officials, and community representatives.
• Verbal communication skills to provide clear instructions
  and present information to employees, the public, and officials.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with
  the public, contractors, officials, co-workers, and management.
• Strong written communication skills to draft business
  correspondence, technical reports, and studies.
• Effective listening and negotiating skills to work with
  contractors, officials and the public.
• Ability to collaborate for successful project completion in
  the best interest of the City.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with others whose
  backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Judgment and
Responsibility

• Ability to anticipate issues, gather information, and take
  prompt, effective action.
• Ability to identify potential risks early in the design or
  construction phase.
• Evaluate solutions based on feasibility, cost, safety, and
  environmental impact.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
  abilities.
• Ability to efficiently plan and coordinate work according to
  deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, honesty, and
  integrity.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2NX) is $102,506-$123,106annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee
residents is $106,606-$128,030 annually.  Appointment above the
minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and
is subject to approval.

In accordance with the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance,
an employee with a Professional Engineer License will be paid an additional 3%.

Benefits

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit
program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension
  Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of
Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will
consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education,
experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or
performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The
Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most
qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations.
Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process
component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will
be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of
applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior
notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs are met.
Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the
selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection process.
The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection
process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application,
  please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or [email protected].
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E
  Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is
an equal opportunity employer.