Salary: $27.85 - $30.63 Hourly

Location : Milton, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01498

Department: COUNTY ENGINEER

Opening Date: 01/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Plans, directs and coordinates capital improvement projects including grant and project management, contract administration, and budget and cost analysis.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

Manages capital project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding sources and limitations, risks, procedures for accomplishing project, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
Manages civil engineering and capital improvement projects by coordinating the activities of consultants, contractors, and/or other applicable parties; provides guidance related to project creation, scheduling, manpower, and/or other related issues.
Coordinates all stages of project management from initiation of concept to project completion.
Develops and tracks project scope, budget, deliverables and schedule, and ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and that all work complies with appropriate local, state, regional, federal and grant requirements.
Assists with procurement of survey, design, construction, construction management and related services to include development and review of bid documents such as plans, specifications and project estimates, evaluation of bids, ranking proposals and development of bid award recommendations.
Collaborates with diverse technical teams and serves as the main point of contact for project communications and public participation processes.
Facilitates project and/or public information meetings with applicable engineering firms, project managers, governmental agencies, and/or other stakeholders.
Assists with budget preparation and administration, prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations, and submits justifications for budget items.
Assists with the planning, development and implementation of engineering and capital improvement projects.
Performs periodic and final inspections on capital projects.
Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
May have a role in the County's disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.
Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards.
Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The physical requirements are that of light work and include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May require long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities when conducting site visits. Required to operate a motor vehicle to conduct site visits.

Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures. Transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odor, dust, etc. at least 25% but less than 50% of the work time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of construction methods and procedures, project management principals, managing engineering programs and complex projects; basic engineering practices.

Required to operate a personal computer; word processing, engineering and project management programs. Required to perform complex mathematical calculations, interpret a variety of engineering and construction drawings, plans, blueprints and or related items; perform project reviews and revisions; interpret and apply applicable laws, rules and regulations; prepare, review and analyze technical reports.

Required to organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions; perform complex technical duties involved in the planning, design and management of capital projects; direct consultants and contractors involved in the planning, design and construction of capital projects; estimate public capital project costs; maintain files/records of project documentation, contracts, construction drawings and grant records; manage expectations, listen actively and interact positively with citizens, stakeholders and staff; manage multiple projects, plan and organize work, assemble resources, coordinate operations with interested parties, and achieve the intended results within budgetary and time limitations; work in a team environment; react to change in a positive manner and support a work environment that promotes customer service, teamwork, and mutual respect. Requires excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, community officials, state and federal officials and fellow employees.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Planning or closely related field; supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in capital project or construction management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Experience negotiating project agreements and contracts is preferred. Federal or local grant management experience is preferred.

LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.

NOTE: The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.

The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.

Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.

A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 11 paid holidays.

ANNUAL LEAVE:
0-4 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)
5-9 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 130 hours per year. (5 hours per pay period)
10-14 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 156 hours per year. (6 hours per pay period)
15-19 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 182 hours per year. (7 hours per pay period)
20+ years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 208 hours per year. (8 hours per pay period)

SICK LEAVE: Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)

HEALTH INSURANCE: Choice between three (3) health plan options.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee has the opportunity to purchase dental insurance.

VISION INSURANCE: Plan may be purchased by employees and their eligible family members.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Consists of Health, Dental, Cancer, Short Term and Long Term disability. These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis.

LIFE INSURANCE: FREE policy for $25,000

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance through group rates.

TAX-FREE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Tax-free spending accounts to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses.

RETIREMENT: As a Florida Retirement System (FRS) member, employees pay 3% of gross salary on a pre-taxed basis with the County contributing the remaining amount. Eligibility depends on option chosen; either 1 or 8 years to vest.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee pays full cost.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Insurance Benefits.

CREDIT UNION: Banking services including checking, savings, and loans available per credit union policy.

JURY DUTY: Paid leave for jury duty.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Up to three (3) days leave for death in immediate family.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families. Three visits per year for each employee and immediate family members.

UNIFORMS: FREE uniforms for those required to wear uniforms.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Full and partial reimbursement of tuition cost for approved course work.

SICK LEAVE POOL: Paid leave, up to 480 hours, awarded for absence due to health emergency.

01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States?

03

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above

04

If you indicated completion of a degree, please provide your major and/or minor (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.

05

Please indicate your years of progressively responsible experience in capital project or construction management.

None
Less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 4 years
At least 4 years but less than 6 years
At least 6 years but less than 8 years
At least 8 years but less than 10 years
At least 12 or more years

06

Please describe your progressively responsible experience in capital project or construction management (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.

07

Do you have any experience negotiating project agreements and contracts?

08

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience negotiating project agreements and contracts (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided.

09

Do you have federal or local grant management experience?

10

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your federal or local grant management experience (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided

11

Please select below any valid certification(s) currently held.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
None of these

12

Please list the last five capital and/or construction management projects you have been responsible for, to include brief project description, project amount and your role in the project, (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.

13

Do you posses a valid driver license?

Required Question