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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

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PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Salary

$102,025.82 - $137,734.85 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-01942

Department

Recreation Commission

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

This employee supervises and coordinates assigned engineering activities and operations within Cincinnati Recreation Commission. Employee coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the assigned supervisor. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Modern complex principles and practices of engineering as related to assigned area of responsibility.?

Design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Surveying and collecting field data.? Water resources, modeling, and hydrology.

Construction specifications, principles, practices, and materials used.?

Engineering systems, machinery, and processes. Budget preparation, management, and procurement.

Management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.?

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Industry safety standards.

City human resources policies and procedures and union contracts. Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers and Surveyors

Skill to:

Skill to Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, ArcGIS, and analytic or scientific software.

Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:

Plan future engineering programs and manage all phases of multiple projects.?

Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.?

Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.?

Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.? Monitor/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.?

Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.?

Bring others together to reconcile differences, such as employees, contractors, utility companies, and other departments.?

Manage one's own time and the time of others.

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.?

Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel.

Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.

Examples of Work Performed

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Provide formal supervision for staff responsible for professional and technical engineering operations.

Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned engineering services and activities.

Review vacant positions and applications and conduct/participate in interviews for the division.

Review and sign division timesheets, F25’s, OT approval and other admin forms

Perform PIP/Corrective action for issues with staff.

Perform annual and special performance evaluations for staff.

Ensures that employees follow safe work practices and have safe working conditions; implements principles of the Employee Safety Instruction Manual.

Ensures quality of work and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Provide technical expertise or for engineering programs or activities.

Identify needs for training, provide or coordinates training to employees as needed.

Procure and Manage engineering consultants.

Develop Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications Enforce Contract requirements including adherence to specifications and quality control.

Perform Public Engagement Activities, such as Community Council meetings, community groups or other non-profits.

Manage, route, investigate or respond to Customer Service Requests (CSRs) or records requests.

Assist with developing and maintaining the project financial spreadsheet to keep track of the various funding sources and expenditures.

Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget. Create cost estimates and other contract documents.

Identify and apply for outside funding.

Develop and/or implement new databases, reports, dashboards, software tools, or work-flow tracking.

Manage databases and updates.

Develop new standards, specifications, procedures, or processes for engineering programs or projects.

Prepare engineering drawings, construction plans, and specifications using AutoCAD and other software and direct the work of engineering technicians.

Troubleshoot infrastructure or engineering problems in the field

Hold weekly or monthly team meetings.

Aid with regional and local project planning. Provide support to supervisors on technical, administrative, managerial issues and budget preparation.

Provides project management, consultant, or contract management oversight as needed. Work on large-scale or highly technical engineering projects.

Perform utility coordination and construction engineering and management. Coordinate with multiple Engineers and other groups, several City Departments, other local jurisdictions and developers, and private engineers.

Managing and monitoring the execution of Multi-Million Dollar Capital Improvement projects (CIPs).

Review plans for constructability.

Sign and stamp design or construction documents as appropriate- (requiring a P.E. license.) Review and approve drawings, plans, designs – (not requiring a P.E. license.)

Represent department and present department initiatives at regional and national conferences. Coordinate award of a contract, i.e. award letter, accept and appropriate legislation.

Required Education and Experience

*MUST ATTACH RESUME AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED

Each applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. In addition, each applicant must have eight years of experience demonstrating increasing responsibility as an engineer with successful management of projects for transportation, construction, or design projects.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during the probationary period. Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work with or in water, below ground, on ladders or scaffolds, on slippery or uneven surfaces, around moving objects/vehicles; exposure to construction project environments; some travel by automobile required.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light and moderate lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; audiovisual and linguistic acuity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers. Please indicate you have read and agree with this information.

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Do you understand your RESUME and OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS must be attached or your application will be rejected?

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in one of the fields mentioned above from an accredited college or university? (TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED)

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If you answer "Related Field" to the above, please provide the bachelors degree and how it aligns with the essential functions of the role.

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How many years of experience do you have in in project management, or project design for transportation/site development projects, construction projects, or similar discipline.

+ No professional experience

+ Less than 5 years

+ More than 5 years but less than 8 years

+ 8 years or more

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Are you a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Ohio or are you able to be registered in Ohio within six months of appointment? (Copy of P.E. license must be attached)

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+ No

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Did you attach your resume?

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Did you submit a copy of your college degree or official transcript?

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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, email address, and telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not receiving further consideration for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. For technical difficulties, contact NEOGOV support at 855-524-5627.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm