Civil Engineer II City Job in United States Recruiting by City of Oklahoma City

$37.76 - $57.70 Hourly

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Traffic Services Division provides engineering services to City staff and the development community. The Civil Engineer II is a fully functional professional engineering classification responsible for developing and revising traffic signal control and timing plans, including signal control plans prepared by consulting engineers, reviewing traffic studies, and preparing reports for the Traffic and Transportation Commission’s agenda. Knowledge and skills of engineering principles and practices required for the position must be acquired before assuming the position.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Traffic Management Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. This job is located in various departments with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary purpose of this position is to analyze, evaluate, design, and execute engineering projects. The knowledge and skills required to efficiently and effectively apply engineering principles and practices to public-works projects must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Civil Engineer II is a fully functional professional engineering classification responsible for developing design specifications and establishing project requirements for projects that are moderate in scope. Essential job functions include: developing engineering design specifications for proposed projects or systems modifications; providing functional supervision to lower-level professional and technical staff; reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and overall project feasibility; and coordinating the proper implementation of plans in actual construction. The work involves administrative processing of detailed information, including contracts, and entails appraising property values and determining specific requirements (i.e., sanitary sewer, easement, etc.) for the completion of engineering projects. This classification may also provide project-based functional supervision to entry-level Civil Engineers and other engineering-support staff. The employee often serves as an information source for City employees at all levels and the public and is frequently required to render technical advice and opinions with regard to specific projects. Supervision is received from section/division head-level Civil Engineers. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

NOTE: Professional Engineer’s License must be issued by the State of Oklahoma or a state having reciprocity with the State of Oklahoma. 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

COMPETENCIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

OTHER DETAILS

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.