City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity 
Exceptional Appointment - Announcement #09-128A

(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
 
Salary:  $63,849 - $86,197 annually

APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT & DETAILED RESUME DEADLINE:

Priority Deadline Date:  Monday, November 16, 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 (MSD) has an exciting employment opportunity for two talented, energetic, motivated, and service-minded Professional Engineers with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.  These positions offer a stable environment, excellent benefits, plus state-of-the-art technology and challenging projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MSD is undertaking a large Wet Weather Improvement Program (WWIP) over the next 10 years and is in need of two Supervising Engineers in the Project and Business Development (PBD) Division to play a lead role in the planning of capital projects.  These positions are important to MSD’s success in carrying out the WWIP and meeting obligations placed upon it under Consent Decrees.  Projects over the course of the next 10 years will include a variety of processes and new technologies.  (More information on MSD’s Consent Decrees can be found at http://www.msdgc.org/consent_decree/.) 

The primary responsibilities of the employee are as follows:

1. Supervise, assign, review, and participate in the planning of capital improvement projects for PBD.  The types    of projects include wastewater collection system projects, pump stations, treatment plants, and facility       projects.
2. Supervise engineers and technicians within PBD.
3. Ensure work quality control and adherence to project schedules, budgets, and established policies and procedures for MSD consultant and in-house projects.
4. Play a lead role in the nomination, selection, and prioritization of capital projects based on Asset Management principles.
5. Play a lead role in the development of a Long-Term Asset Replacement and Rehabilitation Plan.
6. Maintain a good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders including giving presentations on specific projects and/or the WWIP.
8. Participate in divisional and WWIP continuous improvement and process streamlining initiatives.
9. Participate in the implementation of MSD’s 2009 – 2011 Strategic Plan.

The employee will also perform other related duties as required.

APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME:
There are three ways to apply for this position:

1. 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.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. BY U.S. MAIL – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-ohgov/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, OH  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: Each applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years of experience of professional experience as a Registered Professional Engineer. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Ohio, or in a state with equivalent registration requirements.  If registered in another state, Ohio registration must be obtained within the one-year probationary period.  It is preferable (but not required) that the applicant have at least one (1) year of experience in planning  capital projects addressing wet weather-related capacity issues. Must be a resident of the State of Ohio at the time of appointment, further residency requirements may apply. Please inquire further at the time of application.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.  You are required to show your valid Ohio Drivers License to the Human Resources Department staff NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS.

Note:  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.

CONTACT PERSON:  Traci Ingram, 513.244.1303

TDD: 513.352.2419

City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department 
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave., Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202


Date Released:  November 16, 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!