Urban Engineer I - Development Services
About The Position
The Development Services Department is seeking an Urban Engineer I. The Urban Engineer I examines a variety of engineering and construction plans and permits to determine whether plans, specifications, and materials conform to legally established codes and requirements to ensure minimum City engineering adequacy standards and principles are met, such as: on-site and roadway geometry, safe and adequate access, site drainage, stormwater, water/wastewater, paving, grading, construction operations, surface reconstruction, provision for easements and other and right-of-way and site improvements, and coordination of utility reviews. This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The City reserves the right to extend or close the recruitment as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction management or closely related field
- One (1) year of experience demonstrating that you have examined a variety of engineering and/or construction plans and permits to determine if the plans, specifications, and materials conform to legally established codes and requirements
- Additional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
- To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training Certification (EIT)
Responsibilities
- Reviews smaller scale development permit applications with senior staff oversight, including civil plans and specifications for project improvements within the public rights-of-way for Ordinance and Code compliance
- Calculates and/or reviews the Capital Expansion Fees for proposed private developments
- Performs complex mathematical calculations to confirm engineering designs submitted by Engineer/ Architect of Records are in conformance with City's and other Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Confers with senior staff on problems of design, construction, or maintenance of municipal Public Services facilities; determines permitting requirements and obtains necessary permits; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities
- Electronically prepares reports and maintains records of work performed and properly enters information, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems
- Prepares plan review comments; updates the City's online permit software system
- Responds to inquiries from citizens, permit applicants, associations, or other governmental agencies
- Attends pre-construction meetings with applicants/contractors and City Inspectors to discuss engineering requirements and compliance
- Oversees site inspections of proposed work or work in progress to verify project status
- May function as project lead
- Performs related work as required
Benefits
- Five (5) additional Management Vacation Days
- Vehicle Allowance of $120/month
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
