Resilience Engineering Manager (Civil Engineer IV) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4645292) Apply  Resilience Engineering Manager (Civil Engineer IV) Salary $73,368.00 - $119,737.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12448 Department Office of Resilience Opening Date 12/17/2024 Closing Date 1/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Office of Resilience is seeking an innovative and results oriented professional to serve as the Resilience Engineering Manager to play a critical role in managing the City of Norfolk's Resilience Engineering projects. This position will be responsible for managing all infrastructure improvement construction projects and providing technical expertise for structural needs throughout city. The Engineering Manager also supervises personnel, acts as a project inspector, monitors CIP programs and performs related duties as required. The City of Norfolk’s Office of Resilience implements strategies and projects that address the shocks and stressors threatening Norfolk's livelihood and economy in the face of rising seas and increased climate vulnerability. Norfolk must adapt to the changes necessary to ensure its resilience. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of governing federal and state regulations, as well as the City's coastal resiliency initiatives to design a coastal community with infrastructure solutions that respond to both current and future risk. Department Hiring Salary Range: $73,368 - $84, 373 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Manages projects by designing, scheduling and budgeting processes, preparing requests for proposals, managing design contract to produce plans and specifications, reviewing project milestones, reviewing plans, providing technical assistance, providing construction oversight, preparing design revisions, and reviewing and commenting on site plans submitted for approval + Provides technical leadership for coastal engineering projects. + Manage projects and/or project teams on an as-needed basis. + Supervises personnel by scheduling job assignments, balancing leave schedules, resolving personnel issues, and training. + Makes presentations to Council and citizens group. Responds to customer complaints and concerns. + Lead and support coastal planning, engineering, modeling, design, construction, marine structure, and resilience studies or projects. Education/Experience Required Education/Experience Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Bachelor's degree-level of study in coastal engineering, marine structure and/or hydrologic/hydraulic engineering, or related field. 5 years’ experience required as an engineer leading teams. Preferred Education/Experience: + Master’s preferred + Must be able to define and critique engineering scopes of work across multiple engineering disciplines. + 7-10 years practical experience in the field preferred. + Experience with project delivery for multiple Federal, State and local coastal agencies/clients, specific experience with USACE, FEMA, USGS, NOAA strongly preferred. + Candidate must have exceptional writing and communication skills. Preferred License(s) and/or Certifications + Professional Engineer (VA) certification required; or ability to obtain Virginia P.E. within 6 months of hire. + Certified Floodplain Manager desired. + Project Management Professional certification desired. Additional Information & Requirements Work Location: 501 Boush Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Work Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 03 Do you hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Coastal Engineering, Hydrologic/hydraulic engineering, or related field? + Yes + No 04 Do you have experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? + Yes + No 05 If yes, briefly describe your experience. 06 Do you have experience working with coastal engineering projects? + Yes + No 07 If yes, briefly describe your experience. 08 Do you have experience with the environmental permitting processes? + Yes + No 09 If yes, describe level(s) of environmental assessment and agencies engaged. 10 How many years' experience do you have in project management with Federal, State, or local agencies? + 0-1 year + 2-3 years + 4-5 years + More than six (6) years 11 Do you have experience with managing consultant teams, contracts, task orders, and/or developing requests for Scopes of Work? + Yes + No 12 If yes, please describe your experience and level of competence 13 Please indicate in which of the following software programs you are proficient with: + Microsoft Word + Microsoft Excel + Microsoft Outlook + Microsoft Project + Oracle Primavera + Other not listed 14 Describe your project management experience and use of critical path tools, software and work breakdown structures. 15 Describe your experience with various project delivery methods used in AE projects. This could include design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, construction manager at risk, public-private partnerships, integrated project delivery, etc. 16 Please describe your experience supervising subordinates and working in a team environment. 17 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran 18 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 19 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email