OPS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37970208

State of Florida

4d • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This professional position provides proactive project management for specific projects, which are funded for design or construction implementation. Duties include, but not limited to the following:

Manage the planning and design of park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, drainage structures, etc.
Conducts onsite project inspections.
Serves as liaison to consulting engineers and to city, county, state and federal agencies on problems relating to shoreline stability, design or erosion improvements.
Reviews proposed facility construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate codes and regulations to assure quality of the finished product.
Extensive verbal and written communications are required.
Project site visits are required.
Completes construction site permit applications for related engineering projects prepared by other staff members.
Advises Department staff on matters related to drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and solid waste disposal in matters related to park development.
Participates in onsite construction conferences with Division staff and contractors by providing pertinent engineering information.
Proactive management of projects requiring architectural or engineering consulting services from design through construction phase. This includes development and proactive management of scopes of work, schedule and budget; negotiation of design fees with professional design consultants; contract management; cost estimating; tracking, reporting and communication of project status and other details; coordinate and participate in obtaining of environmental construction permits and zoning requests; coordinates research topography studies, survey and testing and needs resource inventories and analysis necessary to prepare detailed site plans.
Use of state vehicle for site inspections and meetings.
Provide consultation to customers, co-workers and internal and external partners on matters pertaining to site planning, design and related developing projects.
Represent the Division in matters pertaining to site planning, design, and related development programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles of land use, site planning and design.
• Knowledge of basic building construction.
• Skill in professional design project management.
• Skill in architecture/engineering services.
• Skill in Microsoft Office.
• Skill in contract management.
• Ability to plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 20-30 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct routine onsite project inspections.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop accurate and timely project cost estimates.
• Ability to draft detailed specifications.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to produce timely and effective results.
• Ability to provide quality solutions/ recommendations.
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• At least four years of verifiable related experience in professional design project management, engineering, construction or related field required.
• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, engineering or building construction may be used as an alternative for the four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Valid Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience: in successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar design projects.
• Degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and design of park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, drainage structures, etc.
• Conducts onsite project inspections.
• Serves as liaison to consulting engineers and to city, county, state and federal agencies on problems relating to shoreline stability, design or erosion improvements.
• Reviews proposed facility construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate codes and regulations to assure quality of the finished product.
• Completes construction site permit applications for related engineering projects prepared by other staff members.
• Advises Department staff on matters related to drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and solid waste disposal in matters related to park development.
• Participates in onsite construction conferences with Division staff and contractors by providing pertinent engineering information.
• Proactive management of projects requiring architectural or engineering consulting services from design through construction phase.
• Use of state vehicle for site inspections and meetings.
• Provide consultation to customers, co-workers and internal and external partners on matters pertaining to site planning, design and related developing projects.
• Represent the Division in matters pertaining to site planning, design, and related development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed