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Form of workThe Staff Engineer position for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division will be responsible to provide technical support for maintenance projects by preparing designs, specifications and cost estimates for projects, support coordination with contractors or in-house crews, conduct site inspections and prepare technical reports. The duties include, but are not limited to: plan development and preparation, project cost estimation, construction specifications preparation, construction site inspections and documentation, project documentation, invoice review, vendor submittal review, map preparation, geographical information systems (GIS) database development and Maintenance, plan review among others.
Performs a variety of engineering tasks as an intern.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in an engineering field related to the area of assignment.
Preferences
* Construction Management Certificate.
* Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
* At least one (1) year of experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment.
* At least one (1) year of experience with GIS in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment.
* At least one (1) year experience using Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards, Plans Preparation Manual or FDOT Standard Roadway and Bridge Construction Specifications, and/or Experience preparing specifications for construction.
* At least one (1) year experience in maintenance and repair of roadway and/or bridges on state/local roads.
* At least one (1) year experience with concrete structures.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Provides engineering support in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering projects.
Collects and processes engineering related data; prepares project scope of work, schedule, and design; performs geographical information system (GIS) analysis, produces maps, and maintains geodatabases.
Reviews application packages for new projects and modifications to existing sites, which include engineering construction plans, calculations, surveys, geo-technical reports, and legal documentation against County and State codes.
Prepares technical review comments and requests additional information from engineers and property owners for revisions to calculations and plans; prepares technical reports with project specific information, license conditions, engineering data, and calculation summaries.
Reviews engineering construction certifications and surveyed plans for compliance with County and State codes; performs site inspections for construction compliance and identify deficiencies in inspection reports.
Communicates with developers, attorneys, engineers, banks, and the general public for the purpose of reviewing construction plans and specifications and the issuance of permits; performs research to respond to queries and complaints.
Reviews permit applications and contractor licenses for accuracy and validity; upon determination that the information is accurate, enters into the County's database and construction permits are thereafter issued.
May review plans for compliance with County and Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) standards and specifications.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.
County Core Competencies- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
