Civil Engineer II

Position Title: Civil Engineer II

Agency : Department of Natural Resources

Closing Date/Time: 06/24/2024

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,143 a month; Full Range $5,143 - $8,356 a month

Job Type: Salaried

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: NR916

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 12-64-38572

Essential Functions

1.Under general direction of the unit supervisor, performs moderately difficult professional civil engineering duties related to the Lake Michigan water allocation program:

• Reviews engineering computations in support of projects involving flood control, drainage, water supply and demand, low flow augmentation, irrigation, streambank protection and recreation analysis.

• Computes channel discharges, river stages, watershed runoff, estimates of volumes and areas, estimates of cuts and fills and structural stress and strain analysis

• Prepares and distributes annual water use audit forms

• Collects annual/monthly water use data and monitors compliance by permittees with the department’s rules and regulations

• Attends all formal administrative hearings and prehearing conferences concerning petitions for new and modifications of existing Lake Michigan water allocations

• Provides recommendations to the Section Chief in the drafting of orders concerning water allocations

• Reviews and prepares construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates

2.Oversees permit applications, inspections, and public information

• Reviews construction permit applications and makes recommendations to the section manager

• Reviews calculations and performs preliminary field surveys and inspections for proposed projects

• Responds to requests for information

• Issues public notices

• Inspects completed projects for compliance with permitted plans

• Maintains the permit database

3.Travels throughout the area to collect project data and conduct preliminary inspections:

• Collects data for assigned projects, including lake stages, precipitation, high water information, previous computations, field site information, maps, and other drawings

• Assists in the review of all requests for Federal Consistency Determinations for the Coastal Management Program

4.Participates in engineering training programs

• Develops engineering expertise and computer skills

• Develops an understanding of engineering policies and procedures

5.Confers with OWR employees, federal, state, and local officials, other departmental and non- departmental contacts

• Establishes working relationships with others involved with water supply planning

• Develops an understanding of departmental and office policies and procedures while learning the daily functions

• Complies with departmental safety rules and regulations

6.Maintains project files to document computations and project evaluations, and substantiate recommendations

7.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

2. Requires two years of experience in civil or water resource engineering; or one year of engineering experience as a Civil Engineer I and completion of an agency approved training program

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year experience in water resource, structural, construction or geotechnical engineering

2. Two (2) years working knowledge of civil or water resource engineering method, procedures, and techniques

3. Two (2) years working knowledge of various material testing procedures used in the civil or water resource engineering field

4. Two (2) years of experience in producing accurate engineering computations and calculations

5. Two (2) years of experience in the use and application of engineering instruments and testing equipment

6. Two (2) years of experience in presenting data in a clear and concise manner

7. Two (2) years of experience complying with all agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

8. Two (2) years of experience in establishing effective working relationships with agency staff and members of other professions or trades

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

1. Ability to pass background check

2. Valid driver’s license

3. Ability to travel

Agency and Division Statements

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural resources, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

The Office of Water Resources

The Office of Water Resources administers regulatory programs over construction in the flood ways of rivers, lakes, and streams. It is also responsible for construction in the shore waters of Lake Michigan, construction and operation of dams, construction in public bodies of water, and diversion of water from Lake Michigan, and withdrawal of water from three Federal lakes (Shelbyville, Carlyle, and Rend Lakes). The office serves as the lead State agency for water resource planning, navigation, floodplain management, the National Flood Insurance Program, and interstate organizations on water resources.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. - 1 hr. Lunch

Work Location: Michael Bilandic Building, 160 N La Salle St Chicago, IL 60601-3130

Agency Contact:

Vicky Fowler

Email:

Phone #:

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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