Job Description

St. John\'s is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John\'s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John\'s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John\'s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.The OpportunityJoin our dynamic Public Works team at the City of St. John\'s as we seek a dedicated and proficient Operations Engineer for our Roads Division. As an Operations Engineer, you\'ll play a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations, with a key focus on the year-round maintenance of roads and sidewalks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement and upkeep of our city\'s infrastructure.Accountabilities

• Develop and implement effective maintenance strategies for asphalt and concrete surfaces, traffic signs, and pavement markings.
• Provide guidance and support to City staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, industry best standards, and efficient task execution.
• Collaborate closely with other divisions, departments, and agencies to coordinate road maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence, including tender documents with specifications, conditions of the contract, and engineering drawings.
• Administer the tender process, ensure compliance with the Public Tendering Act, and review bids for errors and omissions.
• Review and interpret drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Develop operational reports and procedures including recommendations and follow-up evaluations.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Perform technical review of development applications and municipal construction projects. Review and interpret various engineering documents and studies including traffic plans, storm drainage, geotechnical reports, detailed construction plans, subsurface investigations, testing reports, computer analysis, certification inspections, design calculations, and as built packages.
• Supervise and lead a team responsible for road and sidewalk maintenance.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries/complaints from Councillors, consultants, contractors, and the public about existing/future infrastructure and property concerns. Effectively use conflict management when necessary to resolve issues and promote positive outcomes.
• Coordinate with the City\'s Engineering Department to help develop new construction specifications.

Description disclaimerThe successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.QualificationsApplicants must have successfully graduated from a recognized university with a degree in Civil Engineering and be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador.We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years\' experience in municipal road construction and maintenance, including project management and contract administration. Knowledge of municipal snow clearing, traffic signs, and pavement markings is advantageous; supervisory experience is considered an asset. Familiarity with road construction and maintenance practices, materials, methods, and techniques is highly advantageous. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in preparing concise and effective reports and correspondence. Additionally, they must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the public, contractors, and consultants. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills are essential requirements for this position.Hours of WorkMonday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.This position is at Grade 6 of the Management Pay Scale with a range of $108,065 - $139,439 per annum.We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John\'s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.This City of St. John\'s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community\'s diversity.Please note you must before attempting to apply for any postion.Address: City Hall, 10 New Gower Street, St. John\'s, NL A1C 5M2Phone: ,\xc2\xa9 2022 City of St. John\'sBrowser Compatibility NotificationIt appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.

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