Salary: $29.75 - $38.56 Hourly

Location : Milton, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01513

Department: COUNTY ENGINEER

Opening Date: 02/19/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Provides basic civil engineering work in design and construction, reviews construction plans for private development, monitors private developments for compliance with regulations, performs engineering research, assisting in drafting plans and specifications, inspecting facilities and investigating problem areas.
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.

Reviews civil engineering plans and specifications of subdivision and commercial projects as submitted by other engineers for compliance with current county ordinances.
Researches potential projects and represents the Engineering Department at pre-application meetings for commercial and residential projects.
Provides contractors, consultants, the general public and other County departments with technical information related to engineering projects.
Prepares staff analysis for zoning board cases as requested.
Provides AutoCAD support as needed for capital improvement projects.
Assists with technical investigations and solutions to problems requiring general civil and environmental engineering practices.
Review traffic impact studies submitted by other engineers for projects requiring County approval.
Inspects commercial and subdivision developments for constructions for compliance with plans and specification.
Provides support to the survey crew as needed
Assists with civil engineering design for in-house projects.
Assists in preparing general cost estimates and time schedules for construction 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 move objects. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires fingering to include picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Required to operate a motor vehicle to conduct inspections and investigations.

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 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, chemicals, etc. at least 25% but less than 50% of the work time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles and practices of general civil engineering as related to engineering activities including transportation, drainage, water, wastewater, development and environmental planning; approved standards of safety as related to designs and specifications.

Required to operate a personal computer; drafting and related software; surveying level with tripod.

Required to read, understand and interpret diagrams, construction plans, specifications, Florida Statutes, codes and related documents; prepare complex and technical written and oral reports; express ideas effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain working relationship with employees, contractors, engineers and public.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible engineering experience. Engineering experience with a state/local government 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. Requires registration as an Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain within 1 year) and maintain said licenses while employed in this position.
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 www.santarosa.fl.gov 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 engineering experience.

None
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 5 years
At least 5 years but less than 7 years
At least 7 years but less than 9 years
At least 9 or more years

06

Please describe your progressively responsible engineering experience (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience working with a state/local government agency?

08

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience working with a state/local government agency, to include the agency name and job title (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided.

09

Please indicate your level of proficiency with a computer.

None, but willing to learn
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
None of the above

10

Please select below any Microsoft Office programs you have experience with.

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Teams
None of these

11

Please select below which describes your license/certification status with the State of Florida.

Engineer Intern (EI) certification
Professional Engineer (PE)
None of these, but can obtained within 1 year
None of these

12

Please list below any other professional certifications you currently possess (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.

13

Do you possess a valid driver license?

Required Question

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