OPS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37970019

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

3d • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Engineering Specialist IV provides proactive project management for park infrastructure projects funded for design or construction implementation. The position manages projects from design through construction, including scopes of work, schedules, budgets, consultant fees, contracts, cost estimates, project status communications, permitting, zoning requests, and the coordination of surveys, testing, studies, resource inventories, and site-plan preparation. The role is based in the Bureau of Design and Construction in Tallahassee, Florida, and requires project-site visits and periodic travel, including use of a state vehicle for inspections and meetings.

The specialist works with consulting engineers, government agencies, contractors, Division staff, customers, coworkers, and internal and external partners on site planning, design, construction, shoreline stability, and erosion improvements. The position reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes and regulations, conducts inspections, advises Department staff on infrastructure and utility matters related to park development, and represents the Division on development programs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in professional design project management, engineering, construction, or a related field; qualifying post-secondary degrees in architecture, engineering, or building construction may substitute year for year.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of land-use, site-planning, and design principles.
• Knowledge of basic building construction.
• Skill in professional design project management, architecture/engineering services, Microsoft Office, and contract management.
• Ability to plan, direct, and proactively manage approximately 20–30 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; conduct routine onsite inspections; and understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop accurate and timely cost estimates, draft detailed specifications, and review, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to lead assignments, work independently and as part of a team, maintain effective working relationships, solve problems, provide quality recommendations, and produce timely results.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• For foreign degrees used to meet the education substitution, submit a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and design of park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, and drainage structures.
• Conduct onsite project inspections and travel to project sites and meetings using a state vehicle.
• Serve as liaison to consulting engineers and city, county, state, and federal agencies regarding shoreline stability, design, and erosion improvements.
• Review proposed facility construction plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and regulations and to ensure quality.
• Complete construction-site permit applications for related engineering projects prepared by other staff.
• Advise Department staff on drainage, sewage disposal, water supply, and solid-waste disposal matters related to park development.
• Participate in onsite construction conferences with Division staff and contractors, providing relevant engineering information.
• Proactively manage projects requiring architectural or engineering consulting services from design through construction, including scopes, schedules, budgets, design-fee negotiations, contracts, cost estimates, status tracking, reporting, and communications.
• Coordinate and participate in obtaining environmental construction permits and zoning requests.
• Coordinate research, topographic studies, surveys, testing, resource inventories, and analyses needed to prepare detailed site plans.
• Consult with customers, coworkers, and internal and external partners on site planning, design, and related development projects.
• Represent the Division in matters related to site planning, design, and development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance for eligible OPS employees, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed