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Location : Transportation Administrative Offices - 1050 North Lindbergh, St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Transportation and Public Works - Project Development
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
DescriptionThe Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking a Project Manager IV - Planning & Programming Engineer to perform advanced professional engineering work, including supervising staff in complex professional engineering assignments.
The typical starting salary range will be $76,252 - $91,499 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
Examples of Duties Essential Function ExamplesManage the Long-Range Planning group. Currently a staff of three that report to this position. The group is primarily responsible for asset management, maintaining standards and other online publications/policies. And tracking grant opportunities to supplement budget.
Manage consultant led and in-house studies that shape the future of the County's transportation network
Assist the Short-Range Planning group in creating improvement programs to maintain acceptable average condition of existing assets and program enhancements as budget allows.
Represent the County in various public settings from specific project public involvement to sitting on boards to collaborate with peer agencies for the betterment of transportation in the region.
Manage and develop direct reports' skills through proper levels of communication, delegation, quality assurance of work output, recognition, and discipline.
Marginal Function ExamplesPerform fieldwork as required for compliance with design plans, standards, codes and regulations and determine appropriate action for revisions, if necessary.
Prepare reports of work in progress.
Meet with staff or other assigned professionals to discuss project status.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and five years of related experience.
Possession of a valid Drivers License.
Additional InformationSELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A 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.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting 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. Once questions are scored, 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 APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Are you a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects?
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Briefly describe your experience as it pertains to this position. This experience must be included in the work history section of the application.
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Are you able to accept a new opportunity and begin working according to the job's designated work schedule and location requirements as stated in the posting?
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Do you have a current valid driver's license?
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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
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How many moving violations have you had in the last three years?
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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.
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