Organization: |
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
| Job Category: |
Engineering and Technology
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Florida (FL)
| City: |
Yulee
| Post Code: |
32097
| Salary and Benefits: |
$59,918.00 - $74,829.00 Annually
| Post Date: | 11/02/2017 |
Provides complex professional work ensuring proper application of Civil Engineering principles and techniques, for the division of Engineering, in the Public Works Department. Ensures Department compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Performs related administrative and supervisory work as required.
• Plans, manages, coordinates and supervises the functions and programs of Nassau County Engineering Division, Solid Waste Division and/or Nassau Amelia Utilities. • Supervises professional, technical, supervisory and support staff; supervisory duties include instructing; planning, assigning and reviewing work; maintaining standards, coordinating activities, selecting new employees; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems recommending employee promotions, transfers, discipline and discharge; and performance appraisals, • Reviews the work of subordinate staff for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations; offers advice and assistance as needed. • Develops and implements the Engineering Services Capital Improvement Program. • Provides technical support and engineering services to the Road & Bridge, Solid Waste and Nassau Amelia Utilities Divisions, including Capital Improvement Program and permitting. • Provides for the adequate training and development of division employees. • Develops and recommends policies and programs for highway planning, design and maintenance; provides technical assistance for Engineering Division personnel; reviews highway, bridge and drainage structure; planning and design activities for conformance with Federal, State and County policies and standards. • Prepares bid packages, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications including scope of services, specifications, contract documents, location maps, etc.; responds to requests for additional data and/or clarification; reviews bids and proposals and makes recommendations for award to the Pubic Works Director. • Performs contract administration and management after award of contracts which includes; monitoring work performance and progress; directing contractors and consultants; coordinating work between various agencies involved with the projects; and reviewing and processing contractor/consultant invoices. • Ensures division compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. • Develops and administers division budgets as assigned; reviews and approves invoices for payment. • Coordinates division activities with other division, departments, agencies and utilities as required. • Reviews technical documents as submitted by engineers and developers. • Meets with developers and staff to discuss proposed projects. • Prepares status reports as directed. Prepares exhibits to aid in Board decision making. • Directs special projects as assigned. • Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints. • May be required to act as the Public Works Director in the absence of the Director. • Performs a variety of routine administrative duties as required, which may include but are not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, attending and conducting meetings, etc. • Prepares, processes and submits various documents, survey exhibits, engineering drawings, blueprints, contracts, permits, various reports, memos, correspondence, etc. • Prepares agenda items for Public Works Director’s review. • Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Board of County Commissioners, County Attorney, subordinates, County employees, developers, engineers, contractors, consultants, municipal personnel, various other Local/State/Federal agencies, vendors and the general public. • Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, calculator, telephone, two-way radio; utilizes an engineering and architectural scale, etc. • Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests. • Prepares exhibit materials. • Designs storm water management systems, supervises storm water drainage program and conducts on-site ditch inspections. • Performs related duties as required.
(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)
Please Note: Applicants not meeting the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. Should the position be filled by an applicant not meeting the minimum requirements, additional probationary conditions and timeframes will be established to allow the applicant to meet the minimum requirements at a future date. At a minimum, applicant should possess a State of Florida Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field and five (5) years or more of engineering and/or engineering service management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in working with one or more of the following areas: Solid Waste/Recycling, Water & Sewer/Municipal Utility, Development Review or Roadway Maintenance including innovative roadway surface treatment applications and rehabilitation of existing Stormwater systems. Must possess a Professional Engineer License issued by the State of Florida and remain licensed. Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.
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