Salary: $57,181.00 - $80,053.00 Annually Location : Brooksville, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 14070 Department: Department of Public Works Division: County Engineer's Office Opening Date: 11/16/2023 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: TEAM Description Highly responsible technical work involving the investigation, design, review, inspection, and coordination of a wide variety of complex engineering and facility related projects. Duties include project management, design, inspection and surveying. The position requires technical expertise, strong analytical, computer, and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to simultaneously complete multiple projects. Examples of Duties The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load. Project Management
- Serves as the primary project manager and County representative for technical/engineering projects. Assigned projects typically are broad in scope involving multiple technical disciplines and a moderate degree of complexity.
- Responsible for successful completion of assigned projects on time and within budget. Workload requires multi-tasking (i.e. the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and bring all to a successful conclusion).
- Coordinates collected data, monitors, and reviews construction documents (i.e. plans and specifications) prepared by professional engineering/architectural firms, in-house technical staff and incorporates these documents into the project design.
- Conducts meetings with clients/customers to determine initial project objectives and requirements. Keeps clients/customers well advised of project status.
- Conducts meetings with the public, County staff members, and the Board of County Commissioners regarding all aspects of assigned projects.
- Ensures that completed projects are functional, economical, maintainable, and aesthetically pleasing.
- Performs field investigations of assigned project sites to collect data, verify existing/actual conditions, and insure conformance with plans/specifications.
- Coordinate / assist between utility companies and contractor during construction.
- Review pay requests, invoices, and change orders.
Inspection
- Performs inspection of construction activities and project sites to insure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Provides oversight to project field inspection personnel. Collects supporting data from inspector for review of quantities, plan conflicts, etc.
- Ensures that construction activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Provides assistance through construction and utility conflicts.
Design
- Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of construction principles, engineering principles, and construction management.
- Prepares plans and specifications for project accomplishment via construction and/or service contracts.
- Prepares designs for projects within one's technical competence. Obtains design services for areas outside of one's technical competence and integrates those designs into the overall project.
- Possesses and demonstrates proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to produce drawings, sketches, maps, charts and graphics.
- Possesses and demonstrates proficiency in Drainage Design Software.
- Prepares cost estimates.
- Prepares progress schedules and project summaries on a regular basis.
- Provides technical assistance in response to inquiries from the Board of County Commissioners, County staff members, contractors, utilities and the public.
Surveying Services
- Possesses and demonstrates a basic knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
- Obtains topographic data, right of way and easement information necessary for design of assigned projects.
Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Typical Qualifications Minimum Requirements
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture or closely related filed.
- Three (3) years of experience in project management, technical design or construction management.
- A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted as the County's discretion.
Required Competencies Skilled in project management, design, inspection and surveying of a wide variety of complex engineering and facility related projects. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by current insurance carrier.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, certification in NIMS/Incident Command Courses IS100PWb, IS200, IS300, IS700, and IS800.
Supplemental Information Pay Grade: 10 Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. Join our team! Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve. Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans. To learn more details, visit our benefits page: 01 Do you possess a valid Driver's License in good standing?
02 Do you possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture or closely related field?
03 Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in project management, technical design or construction management?
04 Are you skilled in project management, design, inspection and surveying of a wide variety of complex engineering and facility related projects?
05 Do you have knowledge of construction principles, engineering principles, and construction management?
06 Do you have the ability to demonstrate proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to produce drawings, sketches, maps, charts and graphics?
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