Engineering Project Manager (Transportation)

The Engineering Project Manager (Transportation) coordinates and manages the design, acquisition, and construction of major Capital Infrastructure Projects (Highway, Intersection, Signalization, Bridges, Multi-Use Paths, Highway Resurfacing). Identifies facts and/or procedural details that will impact project planners, designers, engineers, inspectors, and contractors. Works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and independently plans and implements projects. Reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located in Lecanto, Florida.

• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Directs, manages and coordinates the participation of consultants, attorneys, engineers, designers, and contractors for Public Works projects. Leads and directs regular meetings to facilitate project progress and disseminates crucial information.
• Supervises and manages permits for Public Works projects. Reviews plans, calculations and specifications for designers, engineers, and consultants.
• Directs and manages the design, acquisition, and construction of major Capital Infrastructure Projects (Highway, Intersection, Signalization, Bridges, Multi-Use Paths, Highway Resurfacing). Manage team experts: Attorneys, Engineers, Appraisers, Land Planners associated with Eminent Domain. Represents and testifies on behalf of the County.
• Administers contracts and agreements for project design and construction services, such as contractors and consultants.
• Serves as Capital Project liaison between the County, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Turnpike and the Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Addresses roadway safety concerns/issues: investigate crash cause, utilize Crash Data to analyze contributing factors, develop appropriate countermeasures. Reviews and provides comments on traffic study methodology and impact studies.
• Apply for capital improvement grants and implement projects.
• Interprets, resolves, and enforces County Land Development Code (LDC), Comprehensive Plan and other regulatory guides, and recommends changes as needed.
• Reviews and provides comments on Developer/Development agreements. 
• Prepares environmental permit packages.
• Advises and counsels citizens, contractors, and county employees. Responds timely to questions and investigates design or construction related concerns.
• Addresses in a timely manner citizen concerns in person, over the phone, and through written documentation.
• Responds timely to design-related emergencies to assist citizens, county employees, and contractors.
• Assists in division budget preparation. Develops and responsible for the Transportation portion of the Capital Improvement Program and project budgets. Maintains records of project activities and cost accounting.
• Attend/represent the Division at Public meetings.
• Attends seminars and conferences.
• Research, compiles, and assembles information to be used by others. Compares data and information and generates regular reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or education in STEM and training equivalent to four (4) years of college. 
• Ten (10) years relevant experience.
• Managed design, acquisition and construction of a minimum of three (3) major road/highway widening projects.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Civil Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida, or Engineer Intern (E.I.), preferred.
• Working knowledge of PONDS/AdICPR Preferred.
• Working knowledge of Signal 4 Analytics, or other crash database.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of various regulatory and design manuals i.e. FDM, Green Book, MUTCD, ITE, DOT standard specs, Index, and BOE.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment, and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Employee Benefits at a Glance
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Employee Health & Wellness Center
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave
  
Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job.  The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. PLEASE NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial/supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

Salary : $77,905 - $116,857