Deputy Port Engineer

Typical Responsibilities: Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate. Provides technical architectural, engineering, and landscape architecture services and/or support for projects that construct new, or renovate or modify existing, CBJ owned or operated facilities. Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts. Reviews and/or creates permit applications, including plans and drawings and specifications for compliance with regulatory codes and standards. Serves as a CBJ representative for management of multiple planning, design and construction projects. Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ's interests are protected. Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality, workmanship, and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; coordinates the resolution of issues between parties. Issues Stop Work orders, Notices of Defective Work and imposes other contractual mechanisms to contractors not complying with the contract documents. Monitors contractor's construction safety program and maintains safe practices for CBJ personnel at the construction site. Develops project budgets; provides fiscal control of projects; reviews and approves expenses charged to projects; administers professional design and construction contracts for timely completion; establishes and maintains the financial project records; and assists in financial audits. Determines appropriate insurance and bonding limits and amounts for a variety of project types. Designs, conducts and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations. Assesses project needs and hires, or recommends the hire, of qualified staff to provide high quality public service. Prepares reports regarding the status of projects. Trains other CBJ staff on project management, documentation and CBJ policies and procedures. Makes oral and written presentations to the Assembly, Docks & Harbor Board, Commissions, Client Department groups and the public. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment. Engineer or Land Surveyor: Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Land Surveyor (LS). Supplemental Information A cover letter is required. Please explain why you are interested in the position. Hiring Manager: Matthew D. Sill, P.E. Phone Number: 907 586-0398 Email: matthew.sill@juneau.gov This position is open until filled. We have one (1) vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.

Benefits: Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits. The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work. Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits: Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents Optional group-based insurance premiums for Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Short-term Disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Pet Insurance Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits: Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with Mission Square Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options Paid Leave and Holidays Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served 21 days of PL within first year of employment Personal leave includes Sick leave Thirteen paid holidays a year Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees) Employee Wellness Program An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year An Employee Assistance Program Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities Health related webinars Office Ergonomic Assessments Additional Perks Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools