What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ENGINEER - WATER UTILITY position at City of Lake Worth Beach?
Job Description
Job Description
his is a Full-Time, Non-bargaining, Exempt position with an annual salary of TBD.
Pay Rate : TBD based on qualifications and experience
The individual in this position will work in the Water Treatment Plant located at 301 College Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.
In addition, this position offers :
- Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
- 14 Paid Holidays
- City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
- Retirement Plan
JOB SUMMARY :
The employee will perform technical engineering work requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Exercise judgment in decision making related to the selection of engineering techniques, alternatives, procedures and criteria. Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, procedures, and practices applied in planning, location, design, construction and operation in water, wastewater and stormwater, as well as appropriate industry standards (e.g., environmental, state and county permitting, etc.) and regulatory requirements. Supervise and mentor Water Utilities Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT :
Maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge by reviewing industry standards and innovations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution. Minimum 3 years applicable engineering work experience.
COMPUTER SKILLS :
Apply basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to produce the following :
AutoCad Drawings, Basic GIS Maps, PowerPoint Presentations, Technical Reports, Letters / Public Notices, Excel spreadsheets of varying complexity
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.
Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following :
Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.
Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.
