Engineering Supervisor

$68,723.99 - $92,777.39 annually/ Depending on Qualifications: Full-Time employer paid benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement)

SUMMARY: Provides engineering support to the City Engineer. Serves as the supervisor of the Engineering Division and oversees the engineering review of City-initiated and privately initiated development projects and projects that impact stormwater and transportation infrastructure. Reviews and interprets detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps and specifications used in planning and construction of civil engineering projects such as roadways, flood control, and drainage. Provides logistical engineering support in terms of applied engineering practices, methods, and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required to perform the job. Management may delegate other responsibilities as required.

• Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals and represents the City in a professional, dignified manner always both in actions and appearance.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all applicable policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all divisional Key Functions and their associated processes.
• Oversees, delegates, manages or performs Initial (Pre), Mid- and Final Right-Of-Way (ROW) and/or storm-water site inspections.
• Participates in assigned project reviews, performs related inspections, coordinates with contractor/owners regarding stormwater and right-of-way compliance for residential and commercial projects.
• Reviews rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from Civil Engineers and contractors.
• Reviews and interprets plots, maps, and charts showing profiles and cross-section indicating relation of topographical contours and elevations to buildings, retaining walls, tunnels, overhead power lines, and other structures, detailed drawings of structures and installations such as roads, culverts, dikes, wharfs, and breakwaters, land use, landscaping designs, diagrams, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Computes volume of land areas and stormwater management systems utilizing civil engineering methodology.
• Correlates information from surveys, maps, plans, deeds, and aerial photographs and performs engineering review/evaluation on submitted engineering plans and documentation for compliance with city, state and federal regulations.
• Manages and inspects construction projects to verify compliance with permitted and approved plans and specifications.
• Files plans, drawings, surveys, notes, and records under the direction of the City Engineer.
• Is the City Liaison between the contractor, the design/CEI engineer and the public for assigned projects.
• Assists with NPDES coordination and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Coordinates with FDEP for the City’s MS4 permit
• Requires the ability to interpret, compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional, or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of complex data, legislation, ordinances, statutes, people, or things. Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e., staff, supervisors, public and elected officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions to include tactfully mediating conflicts and achieving positive results. This position is multi-tasked and requires the ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests, and high customer demands.
• Coordinates with Code Compliance for right-of-way, illicit discharge and stormwater violations. Reviews permits, performs inspections and coordinates code compliance cases including corrective notices and inspections. Presents cases to the Code Compliance Board and/or Special Magistrate, as needed.
• Coordinates and processes the vacation of right-of-way, speed studies and traffic calming applications.
• Coordinates with other agencies and staff on permits, citizen concerns, lane closures and items of interest that may impact transportation and stormwater infrastructure.
• Coordinates with the City Engineer and the Public Works Director, as required.
• Attends public meetings and makes presentations to City Council and Advisory Boards, as needed.
• Supervises the Engineering Division staff, including, but not limited to, training, managing schedules and performance reviews.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Engineering Division Supervisor. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Bachelor’s degree and five (5) experience in the civil engineering and/or construction fields in progressively responsible positions or a combination of education and experience. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: FEMA Floodplain Manager Certification preferred. CAD proficiency preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Must be physically able to operate a variety of essential job-related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry essential job-related objects or materials.

Career Development

Continuing Education

Certifications

Training

Involvement in relevant professional or technical associations

Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects and cross training.

Special Requirements

Background check required.