Chief Public Works Engineer

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Chief Public Works Engineer. The employee in this class performs high level administrative and engineering work, with complete responsibility for planning and overseeing water and wastewater system projects.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

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Responsibilities include:

• Oversees the investigation, development, design and/or construction of a variety of engineering projects.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Oversees work performed by consultants or assigned in house staff on a wide variety of projects.
• Represents the County with governmental jurisdictions, developers, contractors and the general public on engineering matters.
• Develops bid specifications and reviews bids. Attends construction meetings & project management.
• Assists in the preparation of short and long range plans concerning the divisional needs, estimated costs, available financing and operating and engineering requirements
• Assists in the preparation of the departments budget and water & sewer service rate studies.
• Assist in the implementation of the departments capacity, management, maintenance, & operations plan (CMOM)

Requirements for this position include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelors degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

• Seven(7) years of professional experience in related phases of public works and stormwater management, or water resources engineering/planning, three of which should be in a managerial or administrative capacity

A valid Illinois Driver's License is required.

Registration as a professional engineer by the State of Illinois is required. Out of state candidates must be able to obtain IL Professional Engineer license within 6 months of employment.

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving parts, with hazardous chemicals, and with fumes or airborne particles.