Professional Engineer - Public Works

City of Jacksonville, FL • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Public Works Department is actively seeking for a Professional Engineer. This is professional work at the lead worker level in designing and preparing plans, specifications and engineering cost estimates for the construction, operation and/or maintenance of municipal projects requiring engineering services to include capital improvement projects and/or reviewing plans for building code violations. The work requires a seasoned understanding of, and application of, the theories, principles, and practices of engineering usually gained through degree granting schools, or equivalent experience, supplemented by substantial work experience. Must exercise initiative and independent judgment in implementing all directives from higher authority. May plan, organize, assign, and review the work of subordinate level employees. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in coordinating studies and projects with outside parties, resolving complaints and enforcing regulations. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles involving a variety of differing situations requiring the use of judgment. The work is performed primarily in an office environment but is also frequently performed in a setting involving exposure to unfavorable climatic conditions and other hazards which are predictable and controllable. Physical demands are minimal. Operates a motor vehicle, personal computers, calculators, and other standard office equipment. The work is performed under administrative direction subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies, and precedents and is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Requirements

• An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience directly related to the field to which the position is assigned such as civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical, or related fields of engineering.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or, if registered as a Professional Engineer in another state, must secure Florida registration within one (1) year of appointment.
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment, a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the design and preparation of plans, specification and engineering cost estimates for the construction, operation and/or maintenance of municipal projects requiring engineering services to include capital improvement projects.
• Reviews plans for building code violations.
• Applies engineering and management principles to resolve conflict and to ensure compliance with City regulations.
• Develops and reviews design standards and specifications pertaining to City construction projects.
• Inspects and reviews commercial construction practices to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Coordinates work activity with other agencies, divisions, and departments.
• Prepares construction contract documents for bidding including cost estimates.
• Performs professional engineering calculations.
• Prepares correspondence and work status reports concerning construction projects.
• Serves as a consultant during project construction phases to include establishing program technical criteria, reviewing project shop drawings, and evaluating contract bid proposals.
• May plan, organize, assign, and review the work of subordinate level employees.
• Operates camera, calculators, and personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks off during the first year of employment.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day.
• Low and no cost health insurance options.
• Dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree