Civil Engineer I

Posting Type : Open Competitive

Work Type : Full Time

Nature of Work : This is entry level professional engineering work involving the following accepted engineering principles and practices in the preparation and review of designs and specifications for Public Works Department projects. It also involves assisting in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, conducting inspections and ordering repairs, designing and estimating the cost of projects, meeting with engineering professionals to discuss project plans and designs, and making inspections of projects in progress. Other duties and responsibilities attributable to the classification of Civil Engineer I are identifying problems in streets, sewers, bridges, walkways, intersections, railroad crossings, and other public works structures; making recommendations for their repair, replacement, or redesign, and participating in the design of the plans and specifications involved; permitting and ensuring industrial compliance with emission standards; supervising divisional facilities; preparing reports; and conducting hearings to discuss projects in progress and their attendant regulations and results. An employee in this classification works with some independence in the performance of duties; after a sufficient period of training and familiarization, may oversee the work of a number of subordinates and receives guidance from a superior.

Education and Experience : The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and / or experience. Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering or engineering technologies field OR Six years of satisfactory engineering experience which has been approved by the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Engineers & Architects.

Special Qualifications : Must become certified as an Engineer In Training prior to the end of the probationary employment period. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Pay Range : $71,676.80 with step increases to $91,644.80 Annually

Benefits : Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year : twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply : Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply : Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information : The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by October 10, 2025 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points : To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by October 10, 2025.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design, drafting, construction, operations, and surveying
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of the factors needed to determine the types of field data needed as basis for effective design and the use of such data to develop complete construction plans
• Ability to interpret construction specifications and designs and make construction and material estimates
• Ability to develop project specifications, establish parameters for their completion, and manage the projects through to completion, conducting inspections and consulting with architects, contractors, and other engineering professionals
• Ability to oversee the work of a number of subordinate technicians, inspectors, and other city employees
• Ability to conduct engineering studies, identify problems, and make recommendations for their resolution
• Ability to meet with government officials, engineering professionals, interested groups, and individuals to discuss projects and regulations, answer questions, and resolve complaints
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to sit from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, or type from 0 to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time

Essential Functions : Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Conditions of Employment : Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation : The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points :

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone : (402) 444-5300

Fax : (402) 444-5314

Website : hr.cityofomaha.org

Email : employment@cityofomaha.org