Salary : $70,272.82 - $91,354.67 AnnuallyLocation : 100 E. First Street Sanford, FLJob Type: Full Time EmploymentJob Number: 2024-03151/21088Department: PW EngineeringOpening Date: 09/30/2024Closing Date: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionProfessional management of design activities related to the County's Transportation Improvement Program.Public Works Engineering. **Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Essential FunctionsPlans, manages, and organizes design projects including the oversight of related Consultant Contracts.Plans, estimates, and implements design Consultant contracts and create related Scopes of Service. Participates in review of design development and plans. Provides presentations at public meetings and other meetings with public groups and associations. Serves as a liaison for FDOT projects within the County.Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate programs efficiently. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.Prepares in-house preliminary project designs and cost estimates for feasibility and budgeting of various infrastructure project requests.Experience with Florida Department of Transportation Specifications and Design Standards.Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary. Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years' progressive professional engineering experience in public works/transportation administration and construction. Must possess registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or have the ability to obtain licensure within six months of the date of hiring and maintain registration throughout term of employment. Must maintain a valid Florida drivers' license.A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Additional RequirementsExtensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering. Considerable knowledge of engineering design and transportation issues. Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate programs efficiently. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various groups and individuals. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with, other County staff and the general public.Performs in-house project design. Utilizes Bentley Open Roads software in the design and production of plans. Working knowledge of Roadway design. Has the ability and knowledge to create horizontal and vertical geometry for utilization in 3D modeling.Experience with utility coordination and certification of projects.Experience in permitting projects through the St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Army Corp of Engineers.Ability to identify project Right-of-Way needs and coordinate with Consultants and County personnel to obtain project Right-of-Way.All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.Department Specific trainings per position may be required. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.County-paid benefits for employeesCompetitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries. Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.Health Insurance:Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense. Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.Flexible Spending Account: Apre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.01 Are you a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida? If no, do you have the ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire?
- Yes
- No, but I will obtain licensure within 6 months of hire
- No, and I cannot obtain within 6 months
02 Do you have experience working on a Stormwater Master Plan? If yes, please explain. 03 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related field?
04 Do you have a minimum of 5-years working experience working in Drainage Design and Stormwater Management Projects?
05 Please provide a list of drainage projects that were designed and signed & sealed by you. Explain the scope of the project and what was designed. 06 How many years' experience do you have working with Stormwater Management Grant Applications with State and Federal Agencies?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5 or more years
07 List the number of years' experience with each of the following software: ICPR; SWMM; HEC-RAS; or other similar programs? 08 How many working years' experience do you have dealing with the Water Management Districts: FDEP; SJRWMD; FEMA; USACE? 09 If you have other working years' experience using other modeling software not listed, please list them. 10 Have you managed projects before? If so, name two projects that you have managed and describe your role as manager on these two projects. 11 Have you done manhour fee negotiations? Have you put together and reviewed scopes? 12 How to you keep projects on track? Required Question