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OPENING DATE: 01/20/15 CLOSING DATE: 02/07/15 11:59 PM JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional work at the lead worker level in designing and preparing plans, specification and engineering cost estimates for the construction, operation and/or maintenance of municipal projects requiring engineering services to include capital improvement projects. The work requires a knowledge of engineering principles, practices and methods which is gained through a combination of education, training and extensive experience. Must exercise initiative and independent judgment in implementing all directives from higher authority. May plan, organize, assign and review the work of subordinate level employees. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in coordinating studies and projects with outside parties, resolving complaints and enforcing regulations. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles involving a variety of differing situations requiring use of judgment. The work is performed primarily in an office environment, but is also frequently performed in a setting involving exposure to unfavorable climatic conditions and other hazards which are predictable and controllable. Operates personal computers, calculators and other standard office equipment. The work is performed under administrative direction subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies and precedents and is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results. EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Supervises the design and preparation of plans, specification and engineering cost estimates for the construction, operation and/or maintenance of municipal projects requiring engineering services to include capital improvement projects.

Applies engineering and management principles to resolve conflict and to insure compliance with City regulations.

Develops and reviews design standards and specifications pertaining to City construction projects.

Inspects and reviews commercial construction practices to insure compliance with standards and specifications.

Coordinates work activity with other agencies, divisions and departments.

Performs professional engineering calculations.

Prepares correspondence and work status reports concerning construction projects.

Serves as a consultant during project construction phases to include establishing program technical criteria, reviewing project shop drawings and evaluating contract bid proposals.

May plan, organize, assign and review the work of subordinate level employees.

Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and methods.

Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.

Ability to plan, direct and control engineering work.

Ability to comprehend and apply engineering, scientific and technical principles and methods to plan, formulate and carry out programs and policies.

Ability to perform engineering calculations.

Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and technical manuals.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to make presentations. OPEN REQUIREMENTS/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:





LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Registered Professional Engineer is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. If registered as a Professional Engineer in another state, must secure Florida registration within one (1) year of appointment.

FL Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. NOTE:

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. If claiming veteran’s preference, you must attach the correct DD-214 (Form 4), for consideration. Be sure to add coj.net to your address book to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also check your application status at any time by logging into your account. NEOGOV works best with Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10 browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. You may have to cut and paste the link into the browser’s search area. An eight year combination of education, training, and experience directly related to the field to which the position is assigned such as civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical, or related fields of engineering.

