Salary: $86,922.03 - $95,614.23 Annually

Location : Wildwood, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 050624

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: 9/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Utilities Program Engineer will serve as a manager for municipal utility engineering programs, including, but not limited to water, wastewater, wastewater treatment, stormwater design, development review, as well as construction administration and inspection
Examples of Duties

Conducts preliminary review of studies and project designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and standards pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of utility projects
Confers with contractors, developers and consulting engineers regarding plans and developments relating to City utility infrastructure
Reviews plans for compliance with City requirements
Serves as the division liaison for project inquiries related to budget, schedule, program, and reporting
Liaison for various County organizations concerning federal, state, and local funding opportunities
Manages specific contracts and supports section managers in contract management
Provides project coordination with City departments and external stakeholders such as consultants, vendors, contractors on all division projects including review and revision of scopes of work, proposals, purchase orders and requisitions and invoicing
Reviews development submittals for conformance with City standards and coordinates with City's administrative team to efficiently process applications
Supports the progress of projects through the contract review, bid and RFP processes, and all phases of contract completion as needed
Provides oversite of the review of project As-Builts and coordination with City utility map development and GIS program
Leads, in partnership with the City's consulting engineers, development pre-construction meetings to ensure City policies and expectations during development activities
May assist with the development of the City's annual capital improvement program
Coordinates and provides development engineering guidance to inspectors to ensure proper construction and standards are followed
Assists staff and/or vendors in facilitating the purchasing process for projects
Reviews and approves monthly invoicing from consulting firms or vendors for assigned projects
Composes letters, emails, and memoranda for signatures
Drafts "Notice to Proceed" letters for division operating projects
Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports
Develops and drafts various division documents, reports, and project-related materials
All other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Information Technology, or a related field is required. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience as outlined in the "Key Responsibilities" section
PE or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
Technical and professional level experience in utilities and public works engineering projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of budget, finance, and project management information systems
Knowledge of automated project management documentation, tracking, and control processes
Knowledge of design and construction means and methods
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to civil engineering, municipal improvements, and public works projects
Knowledge of general management practices and principles
Knowledge of principles and procedures of public administration and project management
Skill in identifying, analyzing, and isolating problems with ability to devise resolutions
Skill in interpersonal skills, communications, team building, facilitation, networking, and negotiations
Ability to coordinate, lead, and supervise work completed or performed by others
Ability to apply computer applications and software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office applications, Internet, Adobe Acrobat GIS, and auto CAD
Ability to provide tactful and appropriate responses to inquiries from the public, developers, builders, other departments, or agencies
Ability to coordinate and resolve issues arising during project delays in business, operations, or construction activities

City employees with Full-time status receive 100% paid Health Insurance. Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D benefits, Dependent coverage, and/or Supplemental Insurances are also available at the employee's expense through payroll deduction of which some fall under Section 125 pre-tax eligibility. The City of Wildwood participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributions follow current Florida Legislative requirements. Additional benefits include Paid Vacation tenure based; Sick Leave, FMLA, Tuition Reimbursement (degree specific), 9 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Half Day Holidays. The City of Wildwood is an EEO/AA/V/H/M/F/Drug-Free Workplace.

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Program Engineer - Utilities