Job description
General DescriptionThis is responsible technical and professional work in designing municipal projects executed or managed by the Public Services Department, and includes but is not limited to, planning, design, permitting, and cost estimating of water/environmental resources systems, transportation systems, and facilities in compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Design Engineering Division Manager or designee and is carried out with significant independent judgment and initiative. Essential Job Functions
Assists the designated Project Manager / Engineer of Record with designing municipal public works projects and developing complex engineering drawings and engineering estimates and specifications, including but not limited to, water/environmental resources, transportation and facilities. Assists the designated Project Manager / Engineer of Record with preparation of Contract Documents and Agreements and project permits required by various federal, state and local agencies. Assists the Engineering Staff with development and implementation of a Design and Planning Manual and City Standard Details. Assumes the responsibility for preparation of periodical progress reports and final closing reports for all assigned design projects. Assumes the responsibility for preparation of As-Built drawings and blueprints of completed projects executed by the City Public Services Department. Develops content for use in City communications, including presentations, public outreach materials, website and social media applications. Develops and maintains working relationships with local, regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure smooth collaboration on assigned projects and programs. Gathers information for research purposes, performance analysis, and financial and budget reporting of assigned projects and programs. Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned; responds to requests from the public. Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate Associate degree (Associate of Arts or Associate of Science) with emphasis in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, General Engineering, Construction, or Architectural/Engineering Technology and minimum work experience of 2 years in the civil/environmental engineering field in responsible position designing infrastructure projects. Possession of an AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional certification, Autodesk Certified User or Autodesk Certified Professional certification, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment. Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge - Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of design, construction, and maintenance as it applies to municipal public services activities as well as materials properties and equipment utilization. Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of design, permitting, and feasibility estimates of complex engineering projects from various engineering disciplines: transportation, geotechnical, water and environmental resources, surveying, structural, and construction. Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of application of contemporary techniques, sources, and methods of design, engineering and construction of municipal facilities and utility systems. Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of administration and management of design projects, and data research, analysis and evaluation. Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary software applications, such as: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Autodesk (Infrastructure Design, Civil 3D, Sanitary & Storm Analysis, and Utility Design), ESRI (ArcGIS Enterprise), etc. Ability - Ability to interpret and use the rules and regulations implemented by the federal and state regulatory agencies, such as: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) in planning and designing projects is desirable. Ability - Ability to read engineering and architectural blueprints and complex technical documents. Ability - Ability to assume responsibility for working with diverse project teams and maintaining complete and accurate records for multiple jobs - working with multiple project managers, engineers, contractors and consultants. Ability - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with City officials, other City departments, federal, state and local agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public. Ability - Ability to work efficiently and effectively; ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees; ability to provide a favorable impression and deal courteously with the public; ability to follow city policies and procedures; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; ability to use proper judgment regarding safety practices; ability to produce appropriate amounts of work and demonstrate initiatives in completing work tasks with a minimum of supervision and a high degree of integrity. Physical Requirements
Ability to use general office equipment, including but not limited to, workstation (PC), telephone, copy/fax machine, print machine, surveying equipment, and vehicle. Work requires attention to details, speaking, hearing, reading or writing, and walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, as well as occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 lbs. Disclaimer
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes.
The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee"s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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