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Mymanatee

Engineering Specialist I to Senior - Development Services

Mymanatee, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34205

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Engineering Specialist I to Senior - Development Services Work Location:

1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34210

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range:

$27.61 - $34.51

Performs engineering duties related to the area of assignment, including construction plans, applications, permits, and inspections. May oversee road, traffic, drainage, utility, or electrical engineering projects requiring advanced knowledge of the specialty area. Position has considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers and other professional contacts and requires excellent public relations skills.

Reviews cost estimates and FDEP applications. Coordinates with Infrastructure Inspections Division during construction. Work experience with site plan/construction plan review (public and private) related to drainage, water, sewer, and reclaim desired. Knowledge of Accela software and Manatee County and FDOT design standards desired.

Note:

Position level and salary will be dependent on qualifications (DOQ).

Working Conditions Typical indoor office environment. Periodic outdoor field work required, possibly in adverse weather conditions. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to drive County vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.

Job Description Essential Functions:

Assists in or oversees the coordination of County-wide drainage, traffic, or utility studies. Works with consulting engineers on development of these studies.

Reviews and comments on the implementation of new regulations by the County and State pertaining to drainage, transportation, and/or utilities. Researches, prepares, and/or reviews construction plans, applications, and permits for transportation, utility, or electrical construction projects.

Inspects construction for compliance with specifications and codes.

Reviews and researches development projects for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and County design standards.

Reads and interprets complex engineering plans and specifications. Conducts engineering research, field studies, inspections, and plan evaluations. Performs or assists in the performance of complex engineering designs.

May provide testimony for public hearings.

Aids in the preparation of staff reports.

May research, prepare, and/or review applications for concurrency and supporting traffic/infrastructure analyses.

May direct, oversee and plan activities of technical staff assigned to the unit (which may include technical training).

May aid in the preparation of construction plans and specifications for road, drainage, traffic, utility, and electrical construction projects.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license within 30 days of hire.

A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Engineering Specialist Levels

Engineering Specialist I:

Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering or related field. Prior related engineering work experience, engineering internship, or Engineer-in-Training certification highly desired. AutoCAD experience desired.

Engineering Specialist II:

Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering or related field. One or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment or may accept Engineer-in-Training Certification in place of one year of related engineering experience. AutoCAD experience desired.

Senior Engineering Specialist:

Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering or related field. Three or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment or may accept Engineer-in-Training certification in place of one year of related engineering experience. AutoCAD experience desired. Prior supervisory experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Engineering Specialist I and II: Good knowledge of survey notes reduction and aerial photography; understanding of utility, hydrologic analysis, structural, traffic or roadway design.

Senior Engineering Specialist: Excellent knowledge of survey notes reduction and aerial photography; strong ability in utility, hydrologic analysis, structural, traffic or roadway design.

All Levels: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage changing priorities, meet deadlines; accurate, detail-oriented, and organized; knowledge of regulatory compliance and computer software; good verbal and written communication; able to work independently with general supervision.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Benefits Veterans Preference:

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide supporting documentation.

EEO/ADA Statement:

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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