Engineer I - Utilities

Veterans Preference

LOCATION

Ocala, FL

HOURS

Full Time; hours not specified

SALARY

$60,923.00 - $94,432.00 per year

JOB SUMMARY: ENGINEER I - UTILITIES

Responsible for performing engineering tasks in the modeling, design, permitting, plan reviews, and inspection of County projects and systems and coordinating with other County Departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides review and comment on development review plans to ensure that proposed improvements are consistent with the Land Development Code (LDC) as applicable.
• Assists, participates and coordinates public, contractor, consultant and other meetings associated with assigned projects.
• Assists the general public, property owners and/or their representatives engaged in the development review process, by providing guidance on department policies and on local ordinances.
• Conducts field visits for review, investigation, or resolution to complaints. Provides information related to and assists with creation of corrective measures.
• Conducts field visits for review and inspection of projects and improvement plans.
• May supervise the construction administration of projects including pre-construction meetings, shop drawing reviews, inspections, processing of pay requests, change orders, assessing and resolving unforeseen conditions during construction, monitoring of schedules and budgets, overseeing equipment and material testing, reviewing record drawings, and certificates for accuracy, ensuring that all work is in conformance with the contract document and permit conditions before final acceptance, as required by the Department/Section Manager or Director.
• Assists other departments in the resolution to permit review processes and any violation of the LDC.
• Depending on the level of Engineer and the area of assignment, may perform or assist with preliminary or final engineering design, hydraulic modeling, or traffic modeling on projects.
• Performs and assists with modeling, analysis, and the preparation and completion of highly technical studies for presentations, project scoping, design, permitting, maintenance and/or operation.
• Assists, participates, and coordinates meetings with citizens, consultant meetings, and other meetings related to assigned projects.
• Assists in the review, filling out, and preparation of grant documents.
• Conducts field reviews of completed projects to ensure adherence to established standards, plans, specifications, and related requirements.
• Prepares and presents information in a meaningful and effective manner to citizens, coworkers, agencies, and other various officials in one-on-one or larger group settings.
• Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact.
• Implements the organization's guiding principles and core values.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

This position is responsible for directly and regularly supervising work of a relatively small number of employees (two or more), with indirect supervision. Responsibilities include providing on-the-job training; evaluating job performance; recommending selection of new staff members, promotions, status changes, and discipline; and planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , (Master's degree; Civil, Environmental, or Related Engineering or Business Administration preferred )
• Florida Driver's License required for travel
• Applicable Engineering Intern within (12) months of hire.

• FEMA NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 certifications within three (3) months of assignment.

• Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation control Inspector certificate within twelve (12) months of assignment.
• If working in Office of County Engineer must obtain Florida Temporary Traffic Control certificate , (Intermediate, Advanced preferred) within three (3) months of assignment.
• Note; no experience is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly complex documents.
• Ability to respond to the highly sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Engineer
• Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in either mathematical or diagram form and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.
• Ability to develop plans, policies, specifications, and programs continually.
• Ability to function independently as an expert in matters of specialized code, rules, policy, analysis, advanced budgetary, accounting systems, or complex scientific or technical systems.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases.
• Knowledge of current developments and literature in the industry.
• Knowledge of budget procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to administer policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
• Knowledge of application of study data to the design of intersections and channelization.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• May requir4e knowledge of standards and practices relating to roadway signing and marking, traffic signalization, traffic sampling technique and implementation, intersection and interchange design, origin and destination studies, ATMS technologies and systems, pavement markings, personnel management, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and Land Development Codes.
• Skills in organization and task prioritization.
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability to plan, manage, assign, direct, and review work of a large number of employees directly and through subordinate supervision.
• Ability to work with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, other county employees, and the general public.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to train, develop, and supervise subordinates.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.