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SUMMARY: Incumbents organize, coordinate, monitor and supervise external contractors and activities related to rights of way. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed. Inspects condition of pavement, streets and signs & signals, curbs and gutters, and various transportation infrastructure for deterioration, damage, obstructions, and hazardous conditions; identifies, investigates, resolves, and responds to issues and concerns from customers or related to safety issues Inspects water and sewer infrastructure repairs and installation work performed by internal staff and external contractors. Supervises and monitors the work of external contractors performing work for the City and deal with contract dispute resolution Manages the process of pay applications reviews, various receipts and receives quotes & make assessment for work needed outside of contract specifications Compiles and maintains prioritized list of streets in need of repairs prior to seal coat, overlay, or other preventative maintenance; ensures the uninterrupted flow of field data into the maintenance management program for development of work planning and evaluation reports to supervisor and manager Compiles data on the nature of requests and complaints, resident contact, and corrective actions required and implemented May prepare correspondence, effective reports, spreadsheets, memos, and emails Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used, including information and statistics to support reports to management regarding budgetary expenditures, funding or staffing requests, and end-of-year expenditure justifications in areas of responsibility Maintains regular attendance and punctuality Performs other duties of a similar nature or level SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and technical aspects of field of specialty, including methods, materials, and techniques Civil engineering construction inspection, and testing procedures and techniques Work performed by various crews involved in street repair and maintenance, non-electrical traffic control installation and water and sewer infrastructure maintenance activities Advanced mathematical concepts and applications Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Project management techniques and methods Safety rules and guidelines for work zones Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, specification, and guidelines pertinent to streets and traffic maintenance and operations Recordkeeping principles Skill in: Using computers and related software applications Ability to: Direct day-to-day activities involving right of way maintenance Interpret ODOT rules and regulations with respect to rights of way requirements Read, analyze, interpret, and work from plans, specifications, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings and blueprints Detect deviations from civil engineering plans and specifications during inspections and at construction sites Enforce civil engineering construction compliance and implement appropriate corrective action Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management, governmental agencies, engineers, contractors, developers, and the general public Prioritize, assign, and dispatch work crews to sites Purchase materials, equipment, and supplies Interpret and apply policies, procedures, codes, laws, and regulations Analyze situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations Prepare and maintain a variety of maintenance records Recognize and respond proactively to the various needs of the City, Department, Division, subordinate staff, and the general public in a timely manner Work on various problems simultaneously and bring them to a satisfactory conclusion Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Vocational degree and five years of specialized street, water and sewer and traffic maintenance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE: Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Ohio driver license. Commercial Driver’s License Class B preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Non-Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and frequently required lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking and standing. Sitting occasionally. WORK ENVIRONMENT Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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