County Engineer

General Description Of Duties

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Depending On Qualifications And Experience

Target Hiring Range: $122,033.60 -$163,374.12 Pay Grade Range:$122,033.60 -$189,155.20

• Position subject to close at any time**
  
  

This position oversees and performs highly technical professional engineering for the Public Works Department. Position operates in a senior management capacity in construction and engineering and is responsible for directing the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, budgets, and projects. Works with considerable independence and decision-making authority, while performing the assigned duties

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Manages the planning, organization, and implementation for all technical engineering and surveying sections within the Public Works Department.
• Manages the development, implementation and control of the assigned Capital Improvement Program budgets and other projects as assigned; ensures all projects under charge are performed within established budgetary parameters, to include performing cost control activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control; develops and monitors professional engineering and surveying contracts. Develops, tracks, and maintains schedules for all assigned construction and engineering projects.
• May supervise divisions or functions as directed. Ensures compliance with all departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.
• Assists in issuance of Right-of-Way permits and manages Right of Way policies.
• Conducts and oversees all project meetings relating to design status and production of bridge inspection and remodeling.
• Coordinates with local, State, and Federal agencies, such as the City of St. Cloud, City of Orlando, City of Kissimmee, Florida Department of Transportation, U.S. Geological Survey, Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida Water Management District, and planning bodies to accomplish work objectives.
• Oversees records, legal descriptions, maintenance maps, right-of-way easements, and assigned land acquisition activities, coordinating with County Attorney's office and others as required to accomplish work objectives.
• Oversees public meetings relating to engineering and construction projects for the dissemination of information. Oversees reporting for all assigned Capital Improvement Projects.
• Coordinates and interacts with other departments to eliminate conflicts between Public Works projects, private development applications, and other County or public agency projects.
• Performs duties as assigned / necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering degree.

Experience: Eight (8) years' experience in civil engineering design or construction of civil engineering projects, including a minimum of five (5) years supervisory/management experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience. Some bridge design, maintenance, and repair experience required.

Miscellaneous

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive skills in effectively directing staff comprised of professional engineers, construction managers, and project managers.
• Expert knowledge in civil engineering practices.
• Expert knowledge in construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulatory standards applicable to the work.
• Executive-level interpersonal, leadership, planning, management and communications skills; ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, government agencies, and the general public.
• Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files; ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
  
  

Physical Demand Requirements

Physical Demand: Medium

• 20 pounds maximum lifting.
• Occasional (up to 1/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• If less lifting is involved, will require significant walking/standing.
• If mostly sitting is involved, will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
• Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.