Salary : $71,574.00 - $117,314.00 Annually
Location : Stuart, FL 34996
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01869
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY
Project management, civil engineering design and engineering oversight of specific Capital Improvement Plan roadway, bridge, building, storm water, parks, and utility projects. Primary function is to manage and review the various activities of consultants, contractors, and staff in the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement and infrastructure preservation projects. Complex technical and professional work requires considerable contact with permitting agencies, utilities, and other County departments as well as public and private individuals and organizations. A good level of independent professional judgment and decision making is essential.
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AMD ABILITIES
(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Reports to and assists the division manager in planning and administering the activities of division and department objectives.
Reviews site plans, construction plans, storm water reports, geotechnical engineering reports, environmental impact reports, traffic studies, and cost estimates.
Coordinates permit application process and requirements with other divisions, agencies and departments.
Checks project construction plans for conformance with County, FDOT standards; and industry standards.Identifies proposed right-of-way needs and coordinates acquisition of temporary and permanent easements.
Liaisons with utility companies and their agents in the construction and relocation of facilities.
Oversees the preparation of construction drawings and specifications and prepares bid documents.
Responsible for all project reviews including design, quality control, value engineering and constructability.
Prepares scope item quantity calculations cost estimates and prepares request for proposals.
Reviews and negotiates proposals.
Conducts planning and design meetings, pre-bid meetings, pre- construction meetings, construction progress meetings. Monitors construction schedules for expenditures and timeliness and compliance with capital projects budget.
Directs the activities of the project from start to finish; develops progress reports and analysis to insure that the project is on schedule and within budget.
Negotiates various proposals, contracts, agreements and change orders necessary for the successful completion of the project.
Experienced in the area of project management and administration from the development phase through implementation phase.
Perform licensed certification, as required by regulatory agencies.
Makes adjustments to the project as needed in order to respond to unseen forces or unanticipated activities that may affect a project.
Reviews and executes project close out documents and coordination of turnover to maintaining agency. Prepares technical reports and presentations.
Reviews and performs acceptance inspections for projects constructed by others.
Develops a punch list of deficiencies based on field review.
Designs small to moderately sized roadway and/or storm water retrofit projects including drafting, and project takeoffs.
Reviews neighborhood level roadway and/or storm water systems in the field to develop concepts for retrofit to improve functionality and integrate facilities to County Standards.
Performs work related to this job description as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Knowledge of civil engineering and specifically roadway and drainage design; principles and practices of construction administration; local building codes/design standards, state and federal permitting requirements, and the preparation of related financial grant applications.
Knowledge of construction processes and procedures, materials, methods, and equipment as they relate to civil engineering projects.
Knowledge of local, state and federal permitting criteria.
Knowledge of construction inspection methods, change orders, review and processing of pay requests.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs utilized in the performance of job related tasks.
Ability to plan and direct the work of professional engineers, technicians, contractors, and inspectors in a manner conducive to effective performance.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge of specific administrative and technical problems.
Ability to identify or make changes to projects as needed in response to unanticipated events that may affect the success of the project.
Ability to understand planning studies and to analyze information and formulate substantive recommendations based upon such studies.
Ability to interpret construction plans for roadway, bridge, drainage, stormwater treatment area, building, utility, parks, and landscape projects. Ability to estimate quantities and costs for construction of proposed projects.
Ability to review and recommend approval of plans and specifications prepared by others.
Ability to present ideas and design proposals graphically, verbally, and in writing to Elected Officials, Administration, County staff, other governmental agencies, and the public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, possess an Engineer in Training certification (successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam), and three (3) years of experience in review, design, and/or construction of roads, drainage, subdivisions, and/or commercial developments.
Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or must be licensed within twelve (12) months of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT / EEO STATEMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to navigate construction sites
Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds
Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time
Occasional walking, standing.
Constant speaking, hearing, seeing, color vision use, depth perception use, working speed, repetitive hand motion, hand/wrist movement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The 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.
Work is performed frequently indoors and outdoors.
Involves frequent interaction with people.
Work is performed on construction sites, often on uneven and loose surfaces.
Constantly working with adequate lighting and ventilation.
ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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EEO STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Florida Blue - Blue Options Medial Plan & PPO Dental:

-Employee only $69.44 (26 pay periods)
-Employee Family $173.79 (26 pay periods)

The Employee Wellness Center may be utilized by all covered employees and their covered dependents at no cost.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Annual Funding:

-Employee only $470 ( employer funded )
-Employee Family $940 ( employer funded )

Additional Insurance Plans:

Vision
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Aflac
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits:

12 - Paid Holiday's annually
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
01

If you indicated that you are claiming veterans preference, please select Yes. Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their DD214 to be eligible for preference. Please submit a DD214 along with this application. If a DD214 is not submitted, you have five (5) business days to provide documentation.

• Yes, claiming veterans preference.
• No, not claiming veterans preference.

02

Are you a current employee of Martin County, current active volunteer for Martin County, current active intern for Martin County or performing work through temporary agency, ReSource, for services to Martin County?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list the highest education you possess:

• Less than High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree or higher

04

Please indicate your years of relevant experience:

• No experience
• Some experience to one (1) years of experience
• Between one (1) to three (3) years of experience
• Between three (3) to five (5) years of experience
• Between five (5) to seven (7) years of experience
• Between seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience
• More than 9 years of experience

05

Are you licensed in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer, or are you able to possess the license within 12 months of hire?

• Yes, I am currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• I am not currently licensed as a Professional Engineer, but I possess an Engineering In Training (EIT).
• I can possess it within 12 months of hire
• None of the above

Required Question