Salary: $27.76 Hourly
Location : FL 33980, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00083
Department: Utilities
Division: Engineering Services Utilities
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NB
General Summary & Essential ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARYThis is an entry-level professional engineering position. Work is of a technical nature performed in the field and office in connection with investigation, development, design, construction, and maintenance of County engineering projects. Responsibilities include performance of varied engineering duties in connection with major and minor municipal utility or public works programs. Work involves the independent application of engineering skills and knowledge of engineering projects of a public service nature. Incumbents are expected to plan working details and to make technical decisions; however, work assignments are received from a professional superior who defines the scope of the work to be performed and reviews the work in process and upon completion. Major technical problems are discussed with a higher ranking engineer before taking action.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Reviews plan submittals for consistency with departmental and industry standards.
- Assists with in-house designs of utility or public works infrastructure.
- Identifies new and existing utility or public works infrastructure from as-built drawings.
- Prepares monthly construction progress charts for designed projects.
- Prepares permits, preliminary engineering reports, environmental reports, plans, specifications, contract documents, pay estimates, and change order addendums.
- Maintains as-built construction drawing files.
- Interprets drawings, blueprints, survey reports, maps, aerial photography, soils reports, environmental reports, and other topographical geologic data to plan projects.
- Performs computer-aided drawing (CAD) functions on a limited basis.
- Provides technical guidance and answers questions regarding construction activities; coordinates engineering projects.
- Assists in monitoring activities of firms contracted to perform environmental tests and monitoring.
- Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with vendors, and communication through telephone and meetings.
- Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.
Min. Education, Licenses and CertificationsQUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:- Bachelor's Degree:
- Preferred:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Previous work/internship experience in civil or environment engineering.Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.
Licenses and/or Certificates:- Preferred:
- Engineer-In-Training Certification
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques and instrumentation of the assigned discipline.
- Knowledge of general construction specifications and standards for a water/wastewater utility or public works facility as appropriate.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and techniques as they relate to planning, development and construction of assigned projects.
- Knowledge of mathematics through calculus and its application to surveying.
- Skill in the use of software applications including AutoCAD and other engineering software applications.
- Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering construction plans.
- Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
- Ability to follow technical and complex written and oral instructions.
- Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
- Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
- Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.
Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDSWalking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception
WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment and occasional site visits and construction observation. (e.g., irate customers, extreme noise, heat, odors, heights and/or dust)
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONSThe position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees. Please click on the link below to view information about our benefits.