Water/ Wastewater Supervising Engineer (717)

Job Description

Gainesville Regional Utilities' Water/Wastewater Systems Engineering Department is currently seeking to fill a Supervising Utility Engineer position in the Pipeline Infrastructure group. This position is a supervisory engineering position coordinating utility engineers and technicians in a variety of engineering projects including the following:

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• Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection pipeline planning,
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• Condition Assessment of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection pipelines,
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• Design of Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Reclaimed Water pipeline projects,
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• Construction management and oversight of a wide variety of utility projects,
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• Coordination with various engineering consultants, agencies and contractors.
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Typical work in this position may include, but not be limited to: 

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• Developing annual work plans.
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• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an annual budget for rehabilitation and replacement of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water pipelines.
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• Preparation, review, and approval of engineering plans utilizing AutoCAD, specifications, and permits for water distribution and wastewater collection system projects.
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• Managing infrastructure rehabilitation programs, such as lining of gravity sewer mains and manholes, smoke testing, and integrity testing.
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• Significant coordination with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors regarding construction, rehabilitation, or repair of water and sewer mains;
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• Supervising, coordinating, and training entry level and experienced engineers, technician, and other support personnel, including selection, promotion, discharge and other appropriate personnel actions.
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• Assisting in the coordination with City, County, and State agencies regarding planning, design, permitting and construction activities associated with water and wastewater utility relocation within public rights-of-way.
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The Ideal candidate for this position will have:

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• Good organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to solicit input and support of others at various levels in an organization.
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• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining project budgets
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• Water distribution, wastewater collection and/or reclaimed water pipeline design and construction experience.
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• Develop construction specifications, scope of work, and estimates for water/wastewater pipeline infrastructure.
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• Review/Interpret Engineering Drawings, Specifications, and other design documents.
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• Experience and knowledge of construction methods and activities.
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• Project management experience related to water/wastewater utilities.
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• Utility permitting experience.
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• Experience managing contractors.
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• Experience supervising and training technical staff. 
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• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
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• Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license preferred
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• Experience with Civil 3D and ArcGIS preferred
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Notes:

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• May fill multiple positions
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• May establish an eligibility list from hiring process
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• This position is in-person and located in Gainesville, Florida. 
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FLSA Exemption Status \n

Exempt

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Summary \n

Supervisory engineering work coordinating teams of utility engineers, utility designers and /or engineering technicians in planning, developing, and implementing a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance.

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Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished by its lack of managerial responsibility and by its emphasis (over 50% of the time) on the coordination, motivation, and guidance of professional staff engaged in a single project of large scope and importance, several substantial projects, or controversial projects affecting the effectiveness and viability of the organization.

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Note: The job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer IV are inherently included in this position.

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Examples of Work \n

Depending on area of assignment:

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May be required to develop an annual work plan.

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May be required to develop, implement and maintain an annual budget.

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Coordinates the preparation, review, and approval of engineering analyses, specifications, and reports for complex projects.

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Formulates operating policies.

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Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.

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Supervises, coordinates, and trains engineering groups including Level I, II, III, and IV level engineers / utility designers and/or engineering technicians, and/or support personnel. Provides guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others.

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Recommends selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.

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Designs, evaluates, and coordinates engineering projects and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors on complex projects.

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Interprets, organizes, and executes, assignments.

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Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation.

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Keeps senior management informed of project status.

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Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

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Non-Essential Functions:

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May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.

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May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure.

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May be required to supervise employees for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program, depending on job assignment and work location.

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Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

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Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Education \n

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution.

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Experience \n

Eight (8) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility which includes a minimum of two (2) years of project management, lead or supervisory experience. Appropriate coop time and/or an advanced degree in engineering or business may be recognized for up to one year of non-project management or non-supervisory experience.

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GRU Competencies \n

Customer Focus

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Contributes to Achieving GRU's Mission: GRU will provide safe, reliable, competitive utility services in an environmentally responsible manner and will actively contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life in our community

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Adaptability, Flexibility, Fostering Innovation

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Role Specific Competencies \n

Problem-solving, Analysis, & Reasoning

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Self-Management

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Professional Technical Competency

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Certifications \n

Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required

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Valid Engineering License issued by Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities \n

Depending on area of assignment:

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Computer Skills

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Proficient with MS Office Suite or equivalent required; knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline, proficiency as required by individual department. Proficiency in specialized software may be required.

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Level of Professional and Industry Competency

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Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects, typically involving multiple internal and/or external resources. Plans and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major programs. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches. Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience including work comparable to Engineer / Utility Designer IV. May be required to develop an annual work plan. May be required to develop, implement and maintain an annual budget. 

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Ability to apply complex and most current industry engineering theories, practices, and techniques to typical challenges encountered in the organization.

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Decision Making / Level of Independence/ Direction received

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Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.

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Complexity and Magnitude of Assignments

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Perform in a supervisory capacity, plan, develop, coordinate, and direct a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance. Or assume responsibility for the entire engineering function in a work unit (extent of responsibilities generally require supervision of subordinate engineer / utility designer(s) and/or engineering technician(s)).

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Supervision / Team Leadership / Project Direction

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Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of engineer / utility designer(s) or other professionals and/or engineering technician(s) and/or consultants. As an ongoing, major and usual part of this position, is responsible for performance management of all subordinates assigned. Expected to coach, motivate, and build an effective and efficient support staff. Manages multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues which have an important effect on major programs. Receives minor oversight by a more senior engineer /utility designer that is limited in form to concept review as opposed to task delineation. Evaluates progress and performance of the staff and results obtained and recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives. Ability to coordinate activities of, guide, and coach subordinate engineers / utility designers and other engineering personnel.

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Knowledge of management skills, practices, and concepts, administrative management, project planning, supervisory techniques, advanced analysis and design techniques, training techniques, and resource management.

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Relationship Building and Maintenance (Internal and External)

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Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

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Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.

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Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills including persuasion, consensus building and negotiation of critical issues.

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Continuing Education and Development

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Keep abreast of latest Engineering advancements and Legislative/Regulatory developments in field; distribute new information throughout corporation to both lower and upper level personnel. Continuing education units may be required to maintain professional certification. Continuing education required to stay current with technical/regulatory developments.

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Engineering Data Collection and Economic & Statistical Analysis

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Apply knowledge of Engineering Economic Analysis. Compare alternatives using appropriate economic analysis. Reviews and approves the economic analysis and engineering recommendations prepared by others. Interprets results to support policy, rate making or budgeting. Determine appropriate data required as well as analyze and present complex data. Direct the data gathering tasks of Engineers / Utility Designers I, II, III and IV.

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Ability to perform involved mathematical and engineering computations.

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Physical Requirements \n

Sitting - Often

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Standing or Walking - Often

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Lifting or Carrying>50 lbs. - Rarely/Never

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Pushing or Pulling > 50 lbs.  - Rarely/Never

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Reaching Above Shoulder Level - Occasionally

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Keyboarding - Often

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Gross Manipulation - Occasionally

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Fine Manipulation - Often

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Foot or Leg Controls - Often

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Driving - Often

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Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - Occasionally

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Climbing - Occasionally

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Speaking - Often

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Peripheral Vision - Often

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Normal Color Vision - Often

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Far Vision Acuity - Often

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Hearing - Often

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Near Visual Acuity - Often

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Reaching Overhead-Rarely/Never

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Environmental Requirements \n

Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

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Required to work during emergency conditions.