Posting number: 2024-00347
Department: Transportation and Public Works
Job classification: Project Manager III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Program Management
The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works has an opportunity for a dedicated, energetic Engineer to join the Bridge Engineering and Inspection team. The Engineer will perform project management for Federal and County funded bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, complete in-house design plans and calculations, perform bridge inspections and review engineering calculations and design plans as a license professional engineer for the Department.
The starting salary will be between $70,720 - $106,080 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.
To learn more County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Essential Function Examples
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects with 5 years of practical experience. A current, valid driver's license is also required.
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENTA 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. The interview 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. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, 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 APPLYApplicants 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 POLICYThe 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.
With over 1 million residents, St. Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri. St. Louis County is located near the eastern edge of Missouri, surrounded by the city of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. St. Louis County government's headquarters are located in Clayton, Missouri.
St. Louis County is not only the most populous but also the most economically diverse county in Missouri. With over 600,000 jobs, St. Louis County is known as the economic engine of the state.
St. Louis County is known for being an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.
St. Louis County is home to more than 70 County-managed parks, three State parks, and a portion of a national fish and wildlife refuge.
Education in St. Louis County is provided by 24 school districts, private schools, both a unified public library system and several municipal libraries, and several colleges and universities.
St. Louis County government is divided between the executive branch governed by the St. Louis County Executive, and the legislative branch governed by the seven members of the St. Louis County Council. There are around 4,000 employees working for St. Louis County government.
The current county executive is Dr. Sam Page, who was inaugurated on April 29, 2019.
