The start date for this position is No Earlier Than January 1, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Direct and monitor the planning, design, and technical review of buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and/or review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects of unique design.
• Review the work performed by contractors in the construction, maintenance or site development for large buildings or building-related projects.
• Coordinate work with agency assigned house doctors and communicate with project stakeholders.
• Supervise construction and survey work, as assigned, in an area of the state.
• Act as resident engineer on multiphase construction projects.
• Develop cost estimates for projects, track expenses, and manage work to comply with budget requirements.
• Design construction, survey, and engineering projects.
• Assist the Director of Capital Planning and Facilities Management by advising lower grade engineers on interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Prepare bid documents, specifications, and notices for public bid.
• Attend and hold routine project meetings.
• Process invoices to ensure all work is completed in accordance with specifications.
• Complete site visits and documents work progress via field reports.
• Deliver expert testimony at court proceedings.
• Execute other duties as assigned to guarantee the successful operation of the Office of Capital Planning and Facilities Management.

Required Qualifications

• In-depth proficiency of current principles and practices of civil engineering and/or architectural discipline.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in bridge, highway, road, street, or tunnel construction.
• Thorough understanding of terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering and the methods of general and technical report writing.
• Familiar with the principles of hydraulics as applied to surface drainage, pipes, and culverts.
• Knowledge of the engineering properties of soils including the compressibility, shear strength of soils, and the methods of soil testing, including soil classification tests, triaxial strength tests, etc.
• Proficient in the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt.
• Understanding of the mechanical properties of fluids including statics, continuity, and momentum in conduits under pressure and in pipe systems.
• Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling items of information as well as- methods of general and technical report writing and the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs, and tables.
• Knowledge of the mechanical properties of fluids including critical flow, momentum, and flow resistance in open channels.
• Familiar with the theory and practice of plane surveying as well as skill in the types and uses of equipment used, such as rods, transits, plumb bobs, tapes, stakes, and levels.
• Proficient in the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with plane surveying.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulae used to compute volumes and areas as well as computations used in solving civil engineering problems..
• Skills required to analyze and determine the applicability of civil engineering data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Capable of reading and interpreting documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities, as well as the laws, rules and regulations concerning the environment in connection with the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc.
• Proficient working accurately with numbers, codes and/or symbols and giving written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Able to work independently and establish and maintain harmonious working relationships, deal tactfully with others, and adapt to varying work situations.
• Comfortable supervising others, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, understanding the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to accomplish work objectives when few precedents or guidelines are available.
• Able to plan, assign and coordinate the activities of others while utilizing appropriate principles, practices, and techniques of supervision.
• Familiar with the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the policies. procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Familiar with electronic data processing techniques used in solving civil engineering challenges.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques followed in the inspection of civil engineering projects.
• Familiar with and skilled in the types and uses of personal protection and safety equipment used in civil engineering work and the health and safety practices and procedures followed.

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs, visit: www.mass.gov/dds

To Apply: Please upload a cover letter and resume for the Civil Engineer IV requisition.

Pre-Offer Process

A criminal history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link, and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have 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, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. 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.*

NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines, such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: 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.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.