(Revised)
City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity
Exceptional Appointment - Announcement #09-006E
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
Senior Engineer Salary: $59,450 - $79,896 annually
Engineer Intern Salary: $46,470 - $62,452 annually
APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT & DETAILED RESUME DEADLINE:
Priority Deadline Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Final Deadline Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGARDING DEADLINE DATES
It is in your best interest to apply early. You are advised that we may select a qualified applicant or applicants at any time after the Priority Deadline. This means a candidate may be appointed prior to the Final Deadline date. For the greatest chance of consideration, it is in your best interest to apply as early as possible.
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) has several exciting employment opportunities for energetic, service-minded Professional Engineers or Engineer Interns with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement. Job opportunities are in one or more of the following areas: Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical areas, as well as other related specialties. Senior Engineers and Engineer Interns at MSDGC work collaboratively on projects with a broad array of professional and technical co-workers, and with citizens and other stakeholders. MSDGC offers a fast-paced, diverse, team-based, and family-friendly work environment, with an outstanding pay and benefits package.
Planning:
Plan Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including sewerage of undeveloped areas, sewer replacement and upsizing; major repair, replacement, and improvement of pump stations and wastewater treatment plants.
Senior Engineer Planning:
Plan and provide preliminary design, project management, and regulatory knowledge for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects with emphasis involving alternative analyses for sanitary system pump station improvements or eliminations; pump station upgrades; facility planning for wastewater treatment plants; upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and plant unit processes; asset maintenance projects involving pump station or treatment plant electrical, mechanical , and instrument systems.
Maintenance Reliability Engineering:
Use reliability tools and strategies to improve equipment reliability for wastewater treatment and flood control facilities within the District. Preference will be given to those that demonstrate familiarity with RCM, preventive and predictive techniques, root cause analysis, planning, scheduling, inventory management, and maintenance management software.
Plant Maintenance Engineering:
Support the MSD maintenance reliability program through the review of specifications, in-house design, complex troubleshooting, contractor coordination, field support, review of submittals and drawings, and evaluation of project alternatives.
Instrument and Controls Engineering:
Support the MSD maintenance reliability program through the review of specifications, in-house design, complex troubleshooting, contractor coordination, field support, review of submittals and drawings, and evaluation of project alternatives.
SCADA/Instrumentation:
Provide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) support in operations and management of collection and treatment systems. Oversee and manage SCADA construction projects. Review specifications and perform in-house design, troubleshooting. Provide field support. Purchase and maintain hardware and software to support SCADA group.
Electrical Engineering:
Provide electrical engineering support for treatment plant Operating and Maintenance staff. Oversee and manage electrical engineering portion of construction projects. Review specifications, develop specifications, perform in-house design and trouble shooting. Provide field support. Assist in purchasing material to support plant electrical maintenance staff.
Scheduling:
Use critical path scheduling in various phases of wastewater treatment and conveyance projects including planning, design, and construction. The scheduler will work closely with project managers, design consultants, contractors, and the program management consultant. The scheduler will participate in progress meetings, preparation of variance reports, problem analysis, and recommendations. Strong communication skills are needed for this position.
To apply for a job at MSD, please complete and submit these items:
- City of Cincinnati application for employment.
- Resume and cover letter indicating the area or engineering specialty of interest to you.
- Transcripts showing your qualifications for a position in the engineering specialty of interest to you.
In your cover letter, please be sure to specify the area(s) you are interested in (Planning, Senior Engineer Planning, Maintenance Reliability Engineering, Plant Maintenance Engineering, Instruments & Controls Engineering, SCADA Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, and/or Scheduling)
APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME:
There are three ways to apply for these positions.
- ONLINE – Apply online by visiting https://jobs.msdgc.org/. Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully, and upload supporting documentation as required. All required supporting documents must be received in order for your application to be considered complete. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, email msdhelpdesk@cincinnati-oh.gov.
- IN PERSON – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/, OR obtain hard copy forms at the office of the City of Cincinnati Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Complete the forms, and return personally to the Human Resources office. Application and supporting documents must be received no later than the closing date. You may submit your detailed resume in lieu of the Work Experience Form.
- BY U.S. MAIL – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/, complete them, and return them by first class U.S. Mail to the City of Cincinnati Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Application and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than the closing date. You may submit your detailed resume in lieu of the Work Experience Form. Please enclose a copy of your driver’s license with your mailed application package.
TRANSCRIPTS showing your qualifications for this position must be submitted by the deadline date. The City does not maintain a transcript file; you must submit transcripts with each application you submit. You may submit a readable photocopy of your official transcripts in lieu of requesting a new copy from the school for each application. Please note: copies of unofficial versions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Senior Engineer - Must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Ohio, or in a state with equivalent registration requirements. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained within your first year.
Engineer Intern - Must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or possess an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from any state. After ten years in the EI classification without
passing the Professional Engineer registration, the incumbent will be reclassified to the Senior Engineering Technician classification.
For both positions, you must possess or be able to obtain a valid Ohio driver’s license. All required experience must have occurred within the last (5) five years. You are required to show your valid driver's license to the Human Resources Department staff NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS. Must be a resident of the State of Ohio at the time of appointment.
CONTACT PERSON: Kathy Allen, 513.557.7197
TDD: 513.352.2419
City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave., Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Date Released: October 12, 2009
“Applications for City positions are considered public records under Ohio’s Public Records Act. As a public record, applications maintained by the City shall be made available to any person requesting to view them.”
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities. To help us achieve the City’s goal to recruit qualified persons with disabilities, please self-identify at the time of application and at employment interviews. Help the City help you!
