Engineering Technical Supervisor in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

$71,480 – $106,327 (salary is based on experience and qualifications)

Public Utilities seeks a conscientious, energetic leader with experience in underground utility locating and construction projects to lead a dedicated group of professional utility locators, construction inspectors, and cross-connection inspectors.

A successful candidate must be able to make sound engineering decisions based on contract documents, design standards, and local, state & federal laws; clearly communicate with project engineers and contractors to support the completion of projects on schedule and within budget; develop and maintain professional relationships with the public, various City departments to include the City Manager and City Council, external agencies, and regulators.

To excel in this position, a candidate should:
- be proficient in reading, reviewing, and understanding contract plans and specifications with a focus on constructability and providing solutions to challenges encountered prior to and during construction.
- Furthermore, this position serves as the VA811 Administrator for Chesapeake, responsible for replying to underground utility locating requests, coordinating responses, and resolving locating issues.
- Serving in this capacity requires a working knowledge of the Damage Prevention Act.
-As a supervisor this position is responsible for the training, coaching, hiring, and personnel-related activities associated with leading the division.

Other administrative responsibilities of this position include investigating damages to Public Utilities and preparing reports for submission to the State Corporation Commission, verification of acceptance testing, and processing construction invoices.

This is an Alpha position, and employees may be expected to work in excess of normally scheduled hours in response to localized and City-wide emergencies.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s driving standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

NASSCO Certifications – PACP, MACP, LACP
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification
DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector Certification
VDOT Materials Certifications
VDOT Traffic Control Certification
OSHA Certifications
NULCA Accreditation

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This position is located at 906 Executive Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.