POSITION SUMMARY
Assist the City Engineer and Department of Public Works (“DPW”) management in the
implementation of plans and policies in support of the overall mission of DPW. Oversee DPW
infrastructure projects during the planning, design and construction phases.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BS in Civil Engineering. Three (3) to five (5) years of professional civil engineering work
experience in municipal infrastructure management, design and construction. Day-to-day field
inspection experience is highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
• Oversees DPW infrastructure projects during the planning, design, and construction
phases.
• Provides construction inspection on selected City projects, as directed.
• Plans and schedule smaller work tasks according to priorities; monitor progress of
work where subordinates are involved, and takes appropriate corrective action, as
necessary; checks and verifies all work for accuracy and completeness.
• Manages the process of reviewing and commenting on permit applications and approvals for
water/sewer/drain connections, street opening and occupancy, building construction (ISD),
and site plan/Special Permits (P&D).
• Coordinates with DPW administrative staff to monitor street opening permits for
compliance and closeout, and DIGSAFE tickets for potential unpermitted excavations.
• Manages the process of maintaining field data and record information in DPW files/GIS.
• When directed by the City Engineer and DPW management, provides a variety of technical
engineering services to other city departments, agencies, authorities, etc.
• Manages all water, sewer, and drainage system maintenance plans.
• Prepares reports for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Oversees junior engineering staff and DPW operations staff, as applicable
To apply, email your application and/or resume to jobs@chelseama.gov or send to
Human Resources, City of Chelsea, 500 Broadway, Room 301, Chelsea, MA 02150.
