City of Evanston
Position Type:
Public Works/ Civil Engineer II - Permits
Date Posted:
2/7/2025
Location:
Civic Center
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Open until Filled
NATURE OF WORK:
This is a professional position focused on the review, processing and monitoring of permits issued by the Public Works Agency, especially Right-Of-Way (ROW) permits. This includes review of permit applications, site inspections, investigation of complaints and resolution of issues. In addition, this position may perform a variety of engineering, traffic engineering and related technical assignments including, but not limited to, design, preparation of estimates, and construction supervision of a wide variety of City projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reviews public works permit applications for adherence to requirements and standards; communicates with applicant regarding concerns, deficiencies, process and the like; approves permit applications for a variety of private projects. Reviews and interprets submitted civil plans and specifications in support of permit applications. Tracks progress of permits in review, working to process all permit submittals in a timely fashion. Coordinates with utility companies (such as ComEd) on larger projects involving multiple locations and taking several years or months to implement; serves as the primary City of Evanston contact for this type of work; monitors progress, compliance with City of Evanston standards, and community member complaints related to the construction. Coordinates permit review and monitoring with other City divisions, including, but not limited to: Distribution, Sewer Streets, Sanitation, Forestry and the Community Development Department. Coordinates ROW permits with associated building permits. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters. Monitors active permits out in the field. Performs site inspection, both scheduled and unscheduled, to enforce City of Evanston standards for work, site safety and obstructions within the public right-of-way. Maintains required contact information and shall be able to respond to emergency situations involving permitted trenches, obstructions and traffic control. Determines if traffic control provided by contractors meets minimum safety standards for the location, type and duration of the ROW obstruction. Must be familiar with and may assist with the management and processing of other types of public works permits, including but not limited to dumpster permits, moving van permits, block party permits and tree preservation permits. Calculates permit fees based on City of Evanston code and policies. Sets bonding amounts in accordance with Public Works Agency guidelines; receives and tracks bonds. Utilizes permit tracking and processing software to review plans and process permits. Helps develop online permit application forms, and makes recommendations for application process improvements. May assist in planning, designing and construction observation of municipal transportation and utility infrastructure, including roads, alleys, fiber optic, water and sewer systems. Performs technical research and utilizes computers as aids in developing solutions to engineering problems. Develops and recommends engineering solutions for problem locations and may assist in implementing corrective actions. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston. Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or substantially similar area from an accredited university. Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred. At least three years of professional civil engineering experience, preferably in a municipal or county environment or, any combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of various computer hardware and software including AUTOCAD, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials. Ability to coordinate with and give direction to other staff, including professional, technical and support staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials and the general public. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, City code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. SALARY:
$47.467 - $60.366/hour* *Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range. WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm To apply for this position, please apply online at
www.cityofevanston.org
on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check. The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at (847) 448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
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Reviews public works permit applications for adherence to requirements and standards; communicates with applicant regarding concerns, deficiencies, process and the like; approves permit applications for a variety of private projects. Reviews and interprets submitted civil plans and specifications in support of permit applications. Tracks progress of permits in review, working to process all permit submittals in a timely fashion. Coordinates with utility companies (such as ComEd) on larger projects involving multiple locations and taking several years or months to implement; serves as the primary City of Evanston contact for this type of work; monitors progress, compliance with City of Evanston standards, and community member complaints related to the construction. Coordinates permit review and monitoring with other City divisions, including, but not limited to: Distribution, Sewer Streets, Sanitation, Forestry and the Community Development Department. Coordinates ROW permits with associated building permits. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters. Monitors active permits out in the field. Performs site inspection, both scheduled and unscheduled, to enforce City of Evanston standards for work, site safety and obstructions within the public right-of-way. Maintains required contact information and shall be able to respond to emergency situations involving permitted trenches, obstructions and traffic control. Determines if traffic control provided by contractors meets minimum safety standards for the location, type and duration of the ROW obstruction. Must be familiar with and may assist with the management and processing of other types of public works permits, including but not limited to dumpster permits, moving van permits, block party permits and tree preservation permits. Calculates permit fees based on City of Evanston code and policies. Sets bonding amounts in accordance with Public Works Agency guidelines; receives and tracks bonds. Utilizes permit tracking and processing software to review plans and process permits. Helps develop online permit application forms, and makes recommendations for application process improvements. May assist in planning, designing and construction observation of municipal transportation and utility infrastructure, including roads, alleys, fiber optic, water and sewer systems. Performs technical research and utilizes computers as aids in developing solutions to engineering problems. Develops and recommends engineering solutions for problem locations and may assist in implementing corrective actions. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston. Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or substantially similar area from an accredited university. Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred. At least three years of professional civil engineering experience, preferably in a municipal or county environment or, any combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of various computer hardware and software including AUTOCAD, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials. Ability to coordinate with and give direction to other staff, including professional, technical and support staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials and the general public. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, City code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. SALARY:
$47.467 - $60.366/hour* *Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range. WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm To apply for this position, please apply online at
www.cityofevanston.org
on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check. The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at (847) 448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
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