Job Overview

Licensed professional engineer assigned as a technical lead, project manager or team leader to provide engineering services for the investigation, evaluation, planning, computer modeling, design, construction, and construction inspection of public infrastructure and systems for projects.

Salary

Min: $71,593

Mid: $94,868

Max: $118,123

Ideal Candidate

This position will be within the Planning Section and will be the lead for developing and implementing improved procedures for the various aspects of development review for the Water Resources Department.  This will include being the primary interface with the Development Services Department and IIO for the implementation of Accela, as well as coordinating development review changes internally across Divisions and Sections of the Water Resources Department.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of hydraulic systems, including experience with wastewater collection systems and potable water distribution systems.  In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with commercial and subdivision developments as well as implementing and modifying business process workflows.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

• Duties and Responsibilities

  Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Develops goals, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures and budgets for small to medium sized projects. 
• Manages and is responsible for one or more phases of large public infrastructure or development projects.
• Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts.
• Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers.
• Signs and seals engineering documents.
• Serves as technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department and County, and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (active status) in the applicable discipline as required by the Florida Statutes Chapter 471.

(An applicant who holds a valid license to practice engineering in another state or territory of the United States, must meet current requirements to be licensed in the state of Florida as a professional engineer, and obtain the license within 6 months of employment.)