Salary: $114,040.00 - $159,655.00 Annually Location : Land O' Lakes, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 12418-0924 Department: Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt. Division: Engineering & Contract Mgmt. Opening Date: 09/20/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Range: $114,040.00 - $159,655.00 Pay Grade: M54 (Exempt position) Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. General DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A PRINCIPAL ENGINEER! Highly responsible professional technical work to assist the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management leadership team in complex, high dollar, multi-disciplinary project delivery. The Principal Engineer shall act as technical expert for the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management Department. This position will perform highly complex and specialized utilities system engineering evaluations across the Department's operating sections, and studies necessary to support the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan. Duties will include leading, scoping, coordinating, managing, and reviewing the work of consulting engineers engaged by the Department to perform system evaluations, program implementation, facility design, construction administration as well as other duties assigned by the Utilities Engineering Director as needed. Essential Job Functions Under broad guidance from the Utilities Engineering and Contract Management Director, the Principal Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing assigned projects including scope development, consultant selection, construction, administration,commissioning, and warranty phases. Performs troubleshooting and technical evaluations and serves as a resource for the resolution of problems. Performs routine and special assignments including the evaluation and preparation studies, reports, workflow processes, etc. Represents the Department on matters related to public inquiries, contracts, construction, regulatory coordination, zoning entitlements, and capital projects planning. Responsible for providing general engineering support and acting as subject matter expert for highly complex projects such as contaminant abatement, lead service line elimination, and emerging regulations related to water and wastewater treatment and compliance. Responsible for development and tracking of the utilities capital improvement program. Interacts and coordinates with state regulatory agencies and other County departments as required. Function as the main point person for keeping up with new/proposed regulations and new technologies in the water and wastewater industry. Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering.
- Skilled in negotiations, policy implementation, project management and the handling of detailed situations.
- Strong public speaking skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with consultants, the public, employees, and government officials.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering reports, regulatory permits, construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Knowledge of modem developments, accepted practices, current literature, and sources of information in civil/environmental engineering and applicable laws and rules.
- Working knowledge of capital projects management.
- Ability to plan and direct the work of consultants, engineers, contractors, technicians, and administrative personnel.
- Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering projects and related plans, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory permits.
- Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
- Computer literate in engineering software and Microsoft programs.
Minimum RequirementsPHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project delivery for large public sector projects OR a Master's Degree and five (5) years of experience. Three (3) years of managerial and/or supervisory experience. Three (3) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and/or other scheduling programs. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
02 Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
03 Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04 Which best describes the years of experience you have in project delivery for large public sector projects?
- Less than one year of experience
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than four
- Four years but less than five
- Five years but less than six
- Six years but less than seven
- Seven years but less than eight
- Eight years but less than nine
- Nine years but less than ten
- Ten or more years of experience
05 Which best describes the years of managerial and/or supervisory experience you have as required for this position?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
06 Which best describes the years of engineering experience you have as a Professional Engineer?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
07 Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and/or other scheduling programs?
08 Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida?
09 Are you a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or the equivalent from another state with the ability to obtain registration in the state of Florida within one year from date of hire?
10 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
11 Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
12 I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
13 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
14 Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
15 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 16 How did you hear about this position?
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