District Economic Development Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Northampton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings, and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

• At least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials
• Of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity
• Of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity
• Any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below.
• An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.
• Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.
• No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of the District Permits Engineer and his/her engineering staff to ensure complete and timely reviews are performed and provides high-level oversight of the drafting of access permits.
• Performs complex engineering reviews of permit application submittals and recommends modifications to plans, specifications, TTCP’s, and engineering agreements in accordance with MassDOT design criteria, policies, and regulations.
• Provides guidance and direction to consultants, developers, public and private entities, subordinates, and others to ensure access permitting review and issuance is performed in accordance with current CMRs.
• Ensures associated construction activities are performed in accordance with current standards and approved plans and permit language.
• Consults and coordinates with various District and Boston Statewide Units and Sections to ensure timely review and distribution of comments for access permit submissions.
• Conducts conflict resolution meetings between internal MassDOT sections and/or with various project proponents to resolve issues and help expedite the issuance of highway access permits.
• Coordinates with the District Project Development Section to ensure private development work within proposed Federal and State funded TIP projects do not negatively affect the project delivery process.
• Assists the District Operations Engineer and Assistant District Operations Engineer with other tasks as necessary, including, but not limited to coordination between District divisions, monitoring traffic impacts, and other duties.
• Serves as the District representative regarding legal disputes related to permit and/or MEPA process.
• Provides for interdisciplinary coordination of MEPA process with the Project Development and Traffic Sections to review Environmental Impact Reports, Land Use and Socio-Economic impacts to state highway assets.
• Coordinates with the MassDOT Public/Private Development Unit (PPDU) for proposed private development projects abutting state highway.
• Collaborates with legislative and municipal officials for all matters related to private development within the district.
• Ensures private development access permit applications are in compliance with MEPA Section 61 Findings.
• Supervises and coordinates major utility infrastructure work conducted under highway access permits.
• Supervises and coordinates Special Permit activities, such as movie/television filming requests, and building moves.
• Works with the Office of Real Estate and Economic Development (OREED) to coordinate property canvass requests. Coordinates District review of proposed canvass locations for impacts to state highway and future department needs for proposed parcels.
• Coordinates with the Outdoor Advertising Group for proposed billboard locations adjacent to state highway.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinates engaged in Civil Engineering activities to ensure effective operations.
• Provides oversight of District Permits field staff for inspection and acceptance of permit related construction activities.
• Ensures effective and accurate data entry into the State Highway Access Permits System (SHAPS).
• Appropriately archives permit records for accessibility.
• Performs final unit review and approval of all District Permits requiring DHD signature.
• Prepares and reviews outgoing correspondence in response to customer inquiries, permit submittments, and other related unit matters requiring an official response.
• Performs a variety of functions related to employee supervision including delegating work commensurate with staff titles, EPRS, employee discipline, review of weekly timesheets (SSTA), review of personnel policies, etc.
• Performs customer service work (email, telephone, and person to person) to potential grantee's and other public and private entities to ensure an effective, consistent, and streamlined MassDOT permitting process.
• Acts as the designated closure reviewer for all Lane Closure Requests (LCRs) associated with permit projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• A five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree