JOB
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.The starting salary range for this position is $32.31 - $37.16 depending on qualifications Responsible technical skilled work in the construction and inspection of the City of Port St. Lucie potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber optic communication assets while assuring the compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations as well as other state, federal, and local requirements. Provides plan review and permitting, including but not limited to, FDEP requirements and the state delegated construction permitting program. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.This position is an Essential classification and will require you to report to duty before, during and after a civil emergency.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.Provides mentorship to Project Coordinators in the Commercial Development Division.Responsible for the management of records and the reporting of all aspects of the City of Port St. Lucie water and wastewater system assets, including the reporting of the City of Port St. Lucie water and wastewater construction permit compliance as delegated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).Performs project closeout, including reviewing Record Drawings, warranties, construction permit certifications, and coordinating for project turnover into ownership and operation.Serves as a liaison between City, public, developers, contractors, and other regulatory agencies with regards to assigned projects. Provides information and assistance to contractors, consultants, developers, and the public regarding ongoing projects and/or activities.Implements and oversees construction inspections to ensure construction is compliant with all City, state, and federal requirements.Participates in scheduled interdepartmental meetings to improve the coordination and cooperation between City departments as well as helping to streamline the processes for the developers.Develops and writes procedures for Utility Systems plan review and construction compliance. Responsible for the development of training to include educational materials and videos for general contractors, public, and municipal employees as it relates to Utility Systems plan approvals, construction, permit compliance, and ownership transfer upon completion.Provides Due Diligence information to potential developers as far as Utility Systems costs, procedures, and compliance issues.Researches specific products to be added or subtracted to the Qualified Products List of pre-approved Utility System material components.Responsible for assistance with creation, maintenance, and updating of the Utility Engineering division’s emergency management plan.Assists with the preparation of presentations to various boards, including City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and other County and Municipal boards and Public Agencies as appropriate and/or required.Provides data input to track division workload for monthly reports and to predict long and short-term staffing demands.Prepares agenda items, change orders, amendments, and work orders as needed.Assists in the preparation of the Utility Engineering Commercial Development budget.Other duties as may be assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.