Utility Project Coordinator

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners•Vero Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the development and coordination of water and sewer projects including but not limited to: Deferred Maintenance Projects, Rehabilitation Projects, Preventive Maintenance Projects and emergency response as necessary. This is a professional position, working under the general direction of the Assistant Utilities Operations Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED supplemented by a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience relating to the operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems demonstrating effective management of the system, personnel, and projects.
A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Management, Public Administration, or a related field may be substituted for five (5) years of work experience.
Must possess or obtain within one year of hire, a Class B Wastewater Collection technician certification.
Must possess or obtain within one year of hire, a Level 2 Water Distribution technician certification.
Must possess or obtain within one year of hire, a NASSCO certification.
Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire, a FDOT Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate Course.
Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire, a Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification.
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
Excellent computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, Management Systems, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of surveying and geographic information systems.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of construction for water and sewer utilities.
Ability to read and interpret survey field notes, plats, and complex engineering plans and profiles.
Ability to prepare permit applications, compliance forms, status reports, and reimbursement requests.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, other departments, and outside agencies.
Ability to think clearly and logically to determine a practical solution for utility problems that arise.

Responsibilities

Review project documents and generate required parts list to complete project.
Collaborate with co-workers to identify areas of need in the existing utility system and develop a plan for the corrective action needed.
Generate and distribute status reports to respective parties.
Must be available for after-hours on-call.
Applicant will be relied on to keep track of work orders and assignments for preventative and predictive maintenance work using a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Performs field inspections and conducts field meetings to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
Reviews and comment on construction plans prepared by consultants.
Assists consultants in collecting project data, obtaining permits, and coordinating projects.
Will be responsible for answering questions and communicates with the general public, consultants, contractors, vendors, utility companies, roadway agencies, and permitting agencies related to projects during construction.
Will assist in identifying yearly budgetary needs for both water and sewer.