Village Engineer (Community Development) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Village Engineer (Community Development)

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $92,462.00 - $123,679.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $92,462.00 - $134,084.00  

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Senior Project Engineer (and other opportunities) - Illinois Tollway

Who: Illinois Tollway

What: This position is responsible for project management and/or support from inception to completion (e.g. planning, feasibility, design, land acquisition, construction, etc), including but not limited to:

• New transportation corridors 
• Widening and/or rehabilitation of existing Tollway facilities 
• Review of new access studies to the Tollway system 
• Plaza and Oasis improvements 
• Maintenance and other facility related projects 
• Developing and directing design and/or construction requirements 
• Establishing construction schedules 
• Soliciting and providing input during all project phases 
• Providing contract and project status updates/reports 
• Obtaining public input and responding appropriately 
• Tollway liaison between the consultant and/or other entities, including other Departments and Divisions. 

Graduate Engineer A or B - City of Austin, TX

Graduate Engineer A or B

City of Austin 

Professional Area: 

Civil Engineering

Contact person: 

Edna Santos

Phone: 

512-974-3221

Email: 

edna.santos@austintexas.gov

Location: 

Austin, TX

The Austin Transportation Department’s Active Transportation Division within the City of Austin has a Graduate Engineer A or B opening for a full time active transportation designer (bikeways and walkways). This position will assist in the implementation of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan through the development of a comfortable and connected pedestrian and bicycle network.

The Division focuses on the planning, design and implementation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities as well as education and encouragement programs that promote walking and bicycling. This position will work with a small team of designers that focus on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure design and implementation within the City of Austin.

Graduate Engineer A or B will perform the following specific duties for a diverse array of projects: 

• feasibility studies 
• data collection and field work 
• design 
• peer review; plan review 
• managing public processes 
• project implementation oversight 
• review layout quality in the field 
• provide supervision to interns and technicians

These projects will be to create on-street facilities (protected bicycle lanes, conventional bicycle lanes, median islands, pedestrian friendly geometry, rain gardens, etc.) with a focus on innovative design in a largely in retrofit environment.

The ideal candidate will bring the following preferred qualifications: 

• Experience and interest in the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and more generally, multimodal transportation infrastructure 
• Familiarity with the state of the practice including the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities and the City of Austin Bicycle Master Plan. 
• Experience and interest in the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and more generally, multimodal transportation infrastructure 
• Excellent communication, team working and problem solving skills
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; etc. 
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal, ability to participate or lead community meetings and work with city and community leaders 
• Knowledge in TX MUTCD

Architect/Engineer (Pathways Recent Graduate), General Services Administration - Several midwest locations (including Chicago)

Job Title:Architect/Engineer (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) - Pathways Recent Graduate

Department:General Services Administration

Agency:Public Buildings Service

Job Announcement Number:1505035LBOTR

SALARY RANGE:	$55,116.00 to $68,950.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, June 8, 2015 to Wednesday, June 17, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0801-09
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-time - Excepted appointment which may be non-competitively converted to a permanent position.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	FEW vacancies - Chicago, IL View Map FEW vacancies - Indianapolis, IN View Map FEW vacancies - Detroit, MI View Map FEW vacancies - Grand Rapids, MI View Map FEW vacancies - Minneapolis, MN View Map More Locations  (4)
WHO MAY APPLY:	Graduates receiving a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the past 2 years. Preference eligible veterans precluded from applying due to military service obligation may apply up to 2 years from the date of discharge/release from active duty, but no more than 6 years after the date educational requirements are met.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

As an architect or engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the overall architectural/engineering (A/E) project management of various leasing, design and construction projects assigned, including, but not limited to, planning, acquisition, design, and construction of new buildings and complexes, as well as the renovation of existing ones.

These positions are located in the Project Management Branches of the Chicago Service Center Operations Division, Southern Service Center Operations Division and the Northern Service Center Operations Division. These offices are responsible for developing, directing, acquiring and delivering services related to the operations, maintenance, and repair of Federal buildings and leased space.

Selected candidates will be required to make progress toward completing all requirements required to obtain and/or maintain at least a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification-Program/Project Management (FAC P/PM) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification and will be expected to make substantive progress toward achieving a Level III FAC P/PM and Level III COR certification in order to work on the full range of GSA projects.

These positions are being announced under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. The program lasts for 1 year (unless the training requirements of the position warrant a longer and more structured training program). Additional information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found at http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/graduates/

DUTIES:

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The selected candidate will learn the duties and responsibilities pertaining to project planning, design, construction and repair of buildings. Responsibilities will include assisting a higher level architect, engineer, or project manager in the following duties with the opportunity for increased autonomy upon demonstrated proficiency:

1. Developing, managing, or monitoring design, new construction or alterations projects and related services in Federal and Federally leased buildings.
2. As part of quality assurance or quality control, reviewing design and related documents of private sector architects and consulting engineers.
3. Preparing of statements of work, determinations and findings, solicitation documents and detailed instructions for guidance to architects and consulting engineers.
4. Participating in selecting and negotiating A/E, consultant, or contractor selection, and negotiations for design, post-construction contract award, construction, and other related A/E, consultant, or contractor services.
5. Conducting site surveys to determine condition of structures and systems, evaluating requirements and recommends incorporation, modification or exclusion of various project features to best meet project requirements.
6. Serving as the Contracting Officer’ Representative (COR) which includes reviewing, inspecting and directing the work as it proceeds in compliance with contract requirements.
7. Reviewing cost estimates, specifications and design analyses submitted by contract designers and others for accuracy and technical adequacy.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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The GS-9 salary range starts at $55,116 per year, if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

All applicants must meet either the Basic Requirements for Architects or Engineers.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS: A Degree in architecture or related field; OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education, training, and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Architect Positions.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, all applicants must meet one of the following in order to qualify for the GS-9 level:

• Registered to practice architecture by one of the State registration boards, using standards in compliance with the basic minimum provisions recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; OR
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in the design of construction or alteration projects involving buildings or major building systems of moderate complexity; or assisting in the coordination of the activities of architects, engineers, tenants and construction contractors on such projects. Such experience must also include having assisted in managing projects and/or portions of projects (balance scope/quality, schedule and budget) requiring the services of multiple disciplines from project initiation phase through project closeout; OR
• Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree that is directly related to the position; OR
• A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. 

Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.

Qualifying educational institutions/program for Recent Graduate Program include: a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.

You must provide a copy of ALL of your college/vocational/technical transcript(s), including current enrollment. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Preference eligible veterans precluded from applying due to military service obligation may apply up to 2 years from the date of discharge/release from active duty, but no more than 6 years after the date educational requirements are met. Applicants may refer to the U.S. Department of Education's Institutional Accreditation System to determine whether their school/program is accredited: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx.

A post-secondary certificate program must have been completed at a qualifying educational institution equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Serve a one year trial period (unless you have previously satisfied this requirement).
• Be able to make a direct deposit of your salary check to a financial organization.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 and who are at least 18 years of age must have registered with the Selective Service.
• Complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• Undergo a background investigation and receive a favorable adjudication.
• If you are not a current GSA employee, you must complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 to determine identity and employment (work status) eligibility. GSA will verify the information through the DHS e-Verify automated system. Any identified discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, and obtain approval that no conflict or an appearance of conflict exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication. This position has been designated as a Public Trust Position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

The Category Rating procedure is being used to rate candidates. If you are found qualified for the position, your responses to the self assessment vacancy questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories: Qualified, Well Qualified, Best Qualified. Your responses to the vacancy questions must be supported by your resume or the Human Resources Specialist may adjust your responses lower. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Appropriate documentation must be received to adjudicate veterans' preference. You will be evaluated on the vacancy related questions that were designed to assess your overall possession of the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to manage projects, priorities, and requirements;
• Knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and of different types of contracts;
• Familiarity with contract monitoring and contract termination functions;
• Knowledge of established assessment and evaluative techniques and methodologies including cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management, and forecasting;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Federal funding process and budget process;
• Knowledge of professional A/E principles, concepts and practices applicable to the design, layout, construction, repair and/or alterations to a variety of conventional structures.
• Knowledge and skill to adapt standard design and construction practices and techniques to establish design parameters; and prepare project justifications and specifications for plans and designs for new construction and renovation projects;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

A variety of assessments/assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates for specific vacancies covered by this announcement. Candidates will be notified when further assessments are implemented and provided with instructions on how to access and complete the assessment(s). Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.


To preview questions please click here.

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BENEFITS:

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You can review our benefits at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/federal_employ/index.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Bargaining Unit status: NFFE
• If you are selected for this position at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without further competition in accordance with all applicable regulations. However, promotions are not guaranteed and are dependent on performance. 
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For more information on applying for a GSA vacancy, please visitApplying for a GSA Job.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.  Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
2. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs.  Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information. This information is used to determine your eligibility to apply for this position so be sure that it is up to date.
3. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
4. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Review the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which apply to you. You may choose one of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload; USAJOBS, or FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
5. Respond to any Additional Assessment Questions. If you are presented with additional assessment questions, be sure to respond to them or you may not be considered.
6. Save a copy of your application. Once you have completed the application process, you will receive an ‘Application Review’ page. Review your application and follow the instructions to save or print a copy.
7. Click the "FINISH' button. At the bottom of the ‘Application Review’ page, YOU MUST CLICK THE 'FINISH' BUTTON to complete and submit your application.

Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application will be considered. 

Transportation Engineer/Planner, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission - Philadelphia, PA

Transportation Engineer/Planner

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

March 3, 2015

Professional Area: 

Civil Engineering

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Beth Wichser

Phone: 

2155921800

Fax: 

2155929125

Email: 

resumes@dvrpc.org

Website: 

http://www.dvrpc.org

Location: 

Philadelphia, PA

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) seeks a transportation engineer or planner with interest and experience in the fields of travel forecasting, transportation operational analysis, corridor planning, public transit planning, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. This position will provide thoughtful analytical support for planning and forecasting projects undertaken by project teams across the Transportation Section (chiefly the Modeling & Analysis, Transit/Bike/Ped, and Corridor Planning groups).

The employee will develop, maintain, and apply travel demand and microsimulation models to address the impacts of transportation investment and policy proposals on land use, highway traffic, transit ridership, and air quality. Assignments may also include conducting and analyzing highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian travel surveys; preparing travel model input data such as land use data, transportation network characteristics, and demographic and employment data; estimating future transportation system demand for long range plans and design of individual highway and transit facilities; and calculating operational statistics such as travel time, delay, and level-of-service.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about all manner of transportation analysis, adaptable enough to support a wide range of project types, and able to both conduct deep analysis, including microsimulation, and clearly tell the story of their findings in writing, graphics, and maps. He/she will also have a project portfolio that demonstrates the ability to bring together complex tasks into a cohesive project deliverable. Work is performed under the close technical direction of senior transportation engineers and planners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, estimation, calibration, validation, application, and documentation of travel forecasting, and highway and transit microsimulation models and methods.
• Assist in designing, conducting, processing, and analyzing various types of travel surveys used in transportation planning.
• Prepare input data for macro and microscopic simulation models including coding of transportation networks. Tabulate travel simulation model outputs using GIS, database, spreadsheet, and other tools. Compare model results with current and historical data.
• Develop and apply customized transportation planning and travel forecasting models using Python, C#, or other programming languages.
• Assist in the conduct of individual highway, public transit, and/or bike/ped studies, including detailed specification of the problem, application of computer models, analysis and review, and reporting of results, and the development of recommendations for project implementation.
• Collect transportation systems data, including speeds; auto, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic volumes and travel times; and transit ridership. This may include field work.
• Prepare traffic flow and travel desire diagrams and maps; including traffic volume counts, estimates, and forecasts.
• Calculate travel time, delay, level-of-service, volume/capacity ratio, and other operational measures of effectiveness for highway, transit, and non-motorized modes.
• Assist in the preparation of findings and recommendations of various studies, including text, tables, maps, charts, photos and other appropriate graphics, and presents results to  technical committees and the public.
• Perform related technical work, as required. 

Qualifications

• Solid analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation planning and transportation engineering, and ability to relate this knowledge to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and its components.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications, graphics programs, database design, programming, word processing, statistical analysis, and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with travel modeling software, such as VISUM, Daysim, Dynus-T, TransCAD, CUBE, or EMME. 
• Experience with traffic operations software such as VISSIM, Synchro, or Highway Capacity Software.
• Knowledge of Python, C#, or other object-oriented programming language and some knowledge of Microsoft Office macros and SQL.
• Familiarity with field surveys, data analysis, and system evaluation.
• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and their applications.
• Ability to effectively present results of research and technical analyses in oral, written and graphic form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the general public.

Minimum Experience & Training

ONE TO THREE YEARS of professional experience in transportation planning or engineering; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year degree program from an accredited college or university, with major course work in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. A Master’s degree or a full year of intern or co-operative education experience can be substituted for one year of experience.

Deputy Program Manager - Design Oversight, AECOM - Chicago, IL

Deputy Program Manager - Design Oversight
AECOM - Chicago, IL

The Deputy Program Manager for Design Oversight will assist the client in the procurement and oversight of design services; develop scopes of work, levels of effort and provide oversight of the A/E’s contract. Assist the client in coordinating the design review process to ensure both the external and internal designs follow the appropriate protocol as established by client’s quality plan; provide drawing and specification review; work with user departments to ensure the design scope addresses critical needs; manage the design schedule to ensure designs proceed on schedule; critical milestones are maintained and met; assist with the procurement process; work with Project Controls, Planning and Construction groups to ensure project scope, schedule and phasing are clearly understood, coordinated and incorporated into the contract documents. This position will oversee and manage a group of Design Oversight Managers and report to the Program Manager. Typical projects include bus garages, rail yards and shops, right of way improvements (track and structure/signal/rail bed), station replacement, electrical substations, offices and maintenance facilities. Minimum Requirements ·15 years’ experience managing facility design and/or construction with a preference for prior transit experience; ·Licensed Professional (Engineer or Architect) ·Demonstrated experience managing the design/construction of increasingly complex facilities or multiple facilities simultaneously; ·Familiarity with federal, state and local design guidelines, building codes and zoning restrictions. ·Familiarity with federal, state and local environmental and historic restrictions as they pertain to the development of transit capital projects. ·Demonstrated ability to manage a team of architects, engineers, urban planners and systems specialists. ·Written communication skills: Demonstrated ability to author reports, memos, letters, white papers, scopes for procurement, and other program management related documents. Familiarity with Microstation, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp Preferred Qualifications Experience, at the program management level, working with major transit agencies to oversee the design execution of multiple capital improvement projects and coordination with the pertinent user groups. Licensed Professional (Engineer or Architect) Why Choose AECOM? Imagine working for a truly global company whose 45,000 employees share a singular passion: to make the world a better place. We enjoy what we do at AECOM. We bring projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve. We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed. Come share your passion with us. About the Business Line Transportation  We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.  AECOM - 16 hours ago - save job - block » View or apply to job

Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer, Greater Bridgeport Regional Council - Bridgeport, CT

Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer 

Greater Bridgeport Regional Council

October 15, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Email: 

info@gbrct.org

Website: 

http://gbrct.org

Location: 

Bridgeport, CT

The Greater Bridgeport Regional Council (GBRC), a multi-discipline regional planning organization with six member communities – Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull is seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Transportation Planner/ Engineer. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the position of Senior Transportation Planner/ Engineer performs high quality professional and technical work involving the administration, advanced research and analysis, and presentation of information and recommendations on long-range transportation planning and related issues.

Essential Duties:

• Support development of the Long Range Transportation Plan, and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Develop short- and long-range work plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Review local project proposals, designs, and plan documentation.
• Project management and contract administration
• Assist with development of work programs
• Develop project work scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions determined by supervisor.
• Assist with regional land use, conservation, natural hazard mitigation and economic development planning projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

The position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in city/regional planning, transportation management, public administration or a closely related field. Master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of recent, progressively responsible work experience is desirable. Proficiency in using the Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is a must. Ability to use ArcGIS, traffic assessment and modeling software, including TransCAD/Synchro is preferred. This is a full-time position, with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please mail or email letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and pertinent work experience to:

Brian Bidolli, Executive Director
Greater Bridgeport Regional Council
525 Water Street, Suite 1
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: info@gbrct.org

No phone calls please.

Positions will remain opened until filled.

GBRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer