ENGINEERING UNIT SUPERVISOR

Engineering Unit SupervisorThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Unit Supervisor (Highway Construction and Engineering Division). This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.This position supports professionals responsible for managing capital and mobility advancement projects for Broward County's Highway Construction and Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating with multiple entities, including municipalities, state agencies, and local authorities. Work involves the review, planning, and coordination of the design and construction of County capital and mobility advancement projects, including schedules, budgets, and staff assignments.General DescriptionPerforms advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering. Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work related to roadway design and construction or closely related field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.Special Certifications and LicensesPossess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.PreferencesMaster's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or closely related fieldCertified in the use of one (1) or more of the following engineering programs (i.e. ICPR, ASAD, HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Synchro, HCS, IMSA), or similarConstruction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) Certifications (Asphalt, Concrete, Earthwork, QC Manager, etc.)Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, Professional Surveyor & Mapper, General Contractor License, or similarProject Management Professional and/or Certified Public ManagerAdvanced Work Zone Traffic Control Training CertificationAt least ten (10) years of experience in design and construction of roadway/traffic projectsAt least five (5) years of experience in one (1) of the following specialized fields of engineering: Traffic Operations, Structures, Drainage, Geotechnical, Construction ManagementAt least three (3) years of experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD)At least two (2) years of experience in governmental contract and procurementAt least two (2) years of experience in the preparation of agenda items and/or resolutionsDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Schedules, assigns, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates field surveys, plan design, preparation and review, cost estimate development, and specifications preparation; participates in the development and design and review of major and complex projects.Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.Supervises the preparation of right-of-way and construction plans for major thoroughfares; conducts studies and prepares reports on proposed locations for future major thoroughfares; maintains liaison with appropriate outside agencies concerning projects under consideration for construction.Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of water and sewer mains, roadways, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.Oversees and performs the technical review of remedial action plans; oversees and administers environmental licensing programs.Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; seals and signs engineering plans, drawings, and documents.Performs related work as assigned.CompetenciesManages ComplexityDecision QualityBalances StakeholdersDirects WorkPlans and AlignsOptimizes Work ProcessesEnsures AccountabilityBuilds Effective TeamsCommunicates EffectivelySituational AdaptabilityWork EnvironmentPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.County Core ValuesCollaboratesCustomer focusInstills trustValues differencesAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make an accommodation request.County-wide Emergency ResponsibilitiesDuring emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.BenefitsBroward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.