Project Manager IV - Road/Signals

Description St. Louis County Department of Transportation/Public Works is seeking an experience engineer to be a team supervisor for road and signal design projects. Our mission is to shape a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system. Our team is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision of enhancing the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

The starting salary will be between $76,252 - $118,227 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. In addition to enhancing our community’s infrastructure and safety through innovative projects, this position provides a variety of benefits to include paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays, 480 hours of paid parental leave, and a robust Wellness Plan. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. Additionally, St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government.

Examples of Duties

• Project management for a variety of roadway and signal projects with the aid of a small team of engineers (under direct supervision of the Project Manager IV). Plans and specifications are produced both in-house and under contract.
• Hands-on plan production utilizing Bentley Microstation.
• Review plans and specifications for accuracy, conformance with standards, and compliance with regulatory codes.
• Prepare and review cost estimates.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist other employees solving work problems.
• Seal plans as required for design work completed under immediate personal supervision.
• Perform fieldwork as required.
• Prepare reports of work in progress.
• Meet with staff or other assigned professionals to discuss project status.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and five years of related experience.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.

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How did you hear about this opportunity with St. Louis County? What interests you about this role?

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Are you a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects?

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• No

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Have you had any disciplinary action taken against your professional license?

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• No

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Please elaborate if you indicated previous discipline on professional license. If none, please enter n/a.

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Discuss what interests you in this role and how your skills and experience best suit you for it.

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Please provide an example from your previous experience that illustrates your ability to multi-task and keep tabs on numerous projects simultaneously.

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How do you determine what constitutes a reasonable workload for your subordinates and how would you verify the performance goals you have set are being met?

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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.

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