What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer-($1,000 Sign-On Incentive) position at Orange County Government?
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs highly advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is highly advanced professional, administrative and supervisory engineering work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing specific projects and programs and performing other comparable field and/or office engineering work. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
¿ Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the Maintenance Units and other division sections as assigned, for the maintenance and retrofit of roadways, bridges and secondary drainage infrastructure.
¿ Identify contractual needs and initiate contract services for roads, bridges and secondary drainage maintenance work. Prepare contract specifications, bid documents, and work with the Procurement Division in determining the best solicitation method to use.
¿ Supervise the planning, development, programming, and implementation of projects and work assignments.
¿ Initiate and track road and secondary drainage retrofit projects, while monitoring Capital Improvements Project (CIP) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budgets.
¿ Monitor performance measures and perform cost-effectiveness analyses.
¿ Participate in short-term and long-range planning development for the Division's CIP and O&M future year budgets.
¿ Conduct research and field evaluations for resolution of roads and secondary drainage maintenance issues and response to citizen¿s inquiries. Be a liaison with the Commissioners' and Mayor' Offices for inquiries.
¿ Monitor staff work performance, and handle corrective actions as needed.
¿ Coordinate emergency response and hurricane preparedness activities.
¿ Performs Other Related Duties As Required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field and eight years of experience in design/construction and/or maintenance of roadways and drainage facilities. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers as a professional engineer.
Preferences:
¿ Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
¿ Knowledge of FDOT Standards for Roadway and Bridge construction and maintenance
¿ Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight. Possess the ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize assignments, and work on concurrent project assignments simultaneously.
¿ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 04/06/2026
Close Date: 04/26/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 025 - From $52.95 to $68.84
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Department: Public Works
Division: Roads and Drainage
Location: Public Works Complex
4200 S. John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Working Schedule: M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions:
Performs highly advanced professional engineering work and provides supervision for one or more engineering functions of a specialized nature. This is highly advanced professional, administrative and supervisory engineering work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing specific projects and programs and performing other comparable field and/or office engineering work. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
Representative Duties/Assignments:
¿ Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the Maintenance Units and other division sections as assigned, for the maintenance and retrofit of roadways, bridges and secondary drainage infrastructure.
¿ Identify contractual needs and initiate contract services for roads, bridges and secondary drainage maintenance work. Prepare contract specifications, bid documents, and work with the Procurement Division in determining the best solicitation method to use.
¿ Supervise the planning, development, programming, and implementation of projects and work assignments.
¿ Initiate and track road and secondary drainage retrofit projects, while monitoring Capital Improvements Project (CIP) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budgets.
¿ Monitor performance measures and perform cost-effectiveness analyses.
¿ Participate in short-term and long-range planning development for the Division's CIP and O&M future year budgets.
¿ Conduct research and field evaluations for resolution of roads and secondary drainage maintenance issues and response to citizen¿s inquiries. Be a liaison with the Commissioners' and Mayor' Offices for inquiries.
¿ Monitor staff work performance, and handle corrective actions as needed.
¿ Coordinate emergency response and hurricane preparedness activities.
¿ Performs Other Related Duties As Required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field and eight years of experience in design/construction and/or maintenance of roadways and drainage facilities. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers as a professional engineer.
Preferences:
¿ Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
¿ Knowledge of FDOT Standards for Roadway and Bridge construction and maintenance
¿ Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight. Possess the ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize assignments, and work on concurrent project assignments simultaneously.
¿ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 04/06/2026
Close Date: 04/26/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 025 - From $52.95 to $68.84
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Department: Public Works
Division: Roads and Drainage
Location: Public Works Complex
4200 S. John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32839
Notes
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Working Schedule: M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Salary : $53 - $69