Deputy Port Engineer

Description

Do you enjoy working in a team environment with a variety of different people? Are you able to prioritize, multi-task, and perform duties independently and accurately? If you are interested in working on projects that improve Juneau’s waterfront, port, and harbors, Docks and Harbors this is the place for you!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
When you join the Docks & Harbors Department, you are joining a department that values personal and professional development. You will be given the autonomy to lead and effect change on a daily basis. We highly value creative thinking and approach all tasks with a team mindset.

This is the first level registered professional engineer (PE) or architect. Work is performed under the general direction of the Port Engineer. 

• Independently performs most assignments with instruction as to the desired outcome.
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions. 
• Provides professional management of engineering, architectural and construction projects. 
• May lead the work of lower-level engineering/architectural staff.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8:00am – 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau at the Port Director’s Office.

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 they are interested in the position.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

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. The first review of applications will occur on September 30, 2005.