This is administrative engineering work directing, through subordinate engineering supervisors, the major highway design programs for the Street's Department. The employee in this class coordinates the City's major highway design projects with regional, State, and Federal agencies, which includes directing the City's intermodal engineering program with regard to intermodal facilities and structures. Determining that designs conform to city policy and that specifications cover all aspects of the work and include special state and federal provisions are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved in this class.)

• The position must report to the Chief Engineer and Surveyor.
• The position must supervise highway design programs through subordinate engineering supervisors.
• This position must be responsible for all highway and expressway capital improvement projects which includes design projects for the City's intermodal program.
• Only one position can be allocated to this class.

• Directs, through subordinate supervisors, detailed reviews of all proposed expressway, major highway, and intermodal designs and plans; determines and evaluates proposed projects; evaluates improvement schemes, including alternative analysis, cost estimates and related data; manages and directs project advancement from inception through design process, awarding of contract, and final construction phase.
• Directs, through subordinate supervisors, the preparation of the department's Highway, Capital Improvement Program, and intermodal projects; conducts feasibility studies and project justifications; prepares data required by federal and state regulations for federally funded projects; reviews and approves budgets pertaining to major highway projects; supervises the preparation of budget data and manages the City's portion of PennDot and regional highway programs
• Directs, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned engineers and outside consultants in the creation and revision of design plans; oversees the development of designs, plans, alternatives, specifications, contract documents, schedules, and estimates for highway improvement projects; reviews, justifies, and recommends bids to be selected and awarded for highway construction projects; directs preparation of required environmental clearance statements and documents for federally funded projects as stipulated by federal law.
• Coordinates design projects with utility and mass transit companies and agencies, City departments, and residential and business groups that may be affected by highway projects; monitors highway and intermodal construction projects, including community liaison and construction engineering/redesign and construction consultation where required; determines proper coordination and interrelationship between and among transportation modes such as, motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and railroads; ensures safe and efficient interface between competing modes.
• Evaluates demand for in-house engineering services, to assess need for retention of outside engineering firms for design projects; monitors estimates of hours and costs for evaluation of consultants' fees; ensures projects and designs adhere to current engineering standards and government regulations.
• Resolves problems involving complex engineering, technical, and/or procedural issues; consults with appropriate federal, state, and city officials on highway issues, including liaison with neighboring boroughs and townships that may share border roads.
• Serves as a liaison to PennDot, City departments, and surrounding governments on matters related to highways; testifies in legal proceedings such as Public Utility Commission hearings; provides assistance to agencies and the general public regarding the City's highway network.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• engineering theory, principles, and practices as applied to the analysis, review, and approval of plans, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and other contract documents for the design and construction of expressways and highways.
• administrative methods and practices used for the review of plans and specifications for expressways and highways.
• engineering economics and the methods employed in financing street and highway improvements.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
• governmental regulations related to transit design, construction, and maintenance.
• current developments, equipment, and materials used in highway design, construction, and maintenance.
• modern construction methods and procedures as applied to structural phases of construction projects.
• current legislation and principles relating to intermodal transportation facilities.
• the City's capital budgeting processes and procedures.
• principles, practices, and objectives of traffic engineering.
• road and highway design and its impact on traffic flows.
• traffic safety and control measures.

SKILL IN:

• interpreting and modifying design plans for highway construction projects.
• making engineering computations.
• coordinating the design, planning, and funding of major highway projects.

ABILITY TO:

• supervise, through subordinate supervisors, a group of engineers and technical support staff engaged in highway design and intermodal engineering activities.
• interpret regulations regarding applicability to City grant applications.
• advance engineering projects from the design phase through construction and project completion.
• evaluate proposed projects and make determinations as to feasibility.
• analyze project designs and seek best possible solutions to problems through engineering and administrative alternatives.
• select, review and direct the work of outside consultants and contractors.
• analyze facts and exercise sound judgement.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, and the general public.
• represent the department in conferences, hearings, and meetings.
• present ideas tactfully, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering.

  AND
  GENERAL EXPERIENCE
  

• Three years of civil engineering experience

  AND
  SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
  

• Four years of highway engineering experience, two of which have been at the second supervisory level, or performing bridge or highway engineering project management work advancing the City's capital programs from the design phase to construction.

OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included a Bachelor's degree and the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Registration as a professional engineer with the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Highway Engineering Manager.

PAY RANGE: EP27
Class Established:
  CSC - 6/1993 ; Ad Board - 7/1993

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