JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Chief Engineer
Department of Transportation
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Salary: $129,936 - $146,376
(This posting has been extended until May 27, 2024)
This position will serve as the Chief Bridge Engineer for the Department and is responsible for design and execution of the capital bridge program and the inspection, repair, and maintenance of over 400 bridge structures including 36 operable/moveable bridges over the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. The position is also involved in the management of Bridge Permits, Harbor Permits, deep excavation review for public way improvements and other public way inquiries related to transportation structures and work along the navigable waters within Chicago.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 2 N. LaSalle, Ste 820
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
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. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
* Previous work experience managing FHWA and IDOT funded projects and programs
* Previous work experience managing a bridge program for a municipality
* Previous knowledge of City of Chicago and IDOT standards and specifications
* Previous work experience designing repairs and larger scale rehabilitation of movable bridges
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 05/27/2024