County Engineer

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County Engineer

The County Engineer manages, organizes and directs County-wide Road engineering, and surveys related activities while overseeing the employees within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The County Engineer provides professional engineering oversight in planning, design, review, construction, and operation of the County's transportation system and ensures consistency and compliance with applicable engineering design standards and specifications. The County Engineer serves as the Chief Engineer for the County and applies professional engineering judgement to plans and specifications, applies advanced subject knowledge and independent initiative to solve complex engineering design, plan reviews, surveying review, and issues related to construction and / or construction problems for the County. This is a professional position, working independently under the direction of the Public Works Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, provides oversight, and evaluates the work of the Engineering Division, which includes engineering design and review, floodplain management, roadway design, and survey programs.
• Leads, motivates, and nurtures division staff to foster a healthy and successful workforce; participates in recommending the appointment of personnel; monitors performance, provides coaching for performance improvement and development, works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures; and recommends employee termination.
• Oversees the preparation of specifications and standards for work to be done on County roads and bridges. Oversees the design and construction activities on County roads and bridges to ensure compliance with specifications and standards established by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Oversees development and implementation of standardized value engineering process during the execution of major County public works projects and recommends methods to be adopted for the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of roads and bridges.
• Attends public and interjurisdictional meetings and represents the department and County on public works / county engineering issues. Interprets division and department policies; presents reports and recommendations; and encourages community participation.
• Performs department / division project and program planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and control; and performs design review and engineering studies.
• Develops and negotiates inter-jurisdictional agreements for capital projects which may include planning, engineering, surveying, right-of-way, and construction.
• Interacts with the Board of County Commissioners, legislative groups, media, and professional groups as requested by the Public Works Director.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation, implementation, and administration of the annual budget for the Engineering, Traffic, and Survey Division. Participates in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers the approved budget; and prepares and presents annual budget recommendations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field plus several years of progressively responsible work experience in civil engineering design, construction, and management of public infrastructure; experience in land use and development; and experience performing technical, administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Principles, practices, and procedures of civil, transportation, traffic engineering and surveying. Municipal transportation design and construction management procedures and guidelines, land development, and residential / commercial site development, including knowledge of Greenbook, and FDOT Specifications, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of general fiscal management, including budget preparation and administration within the County Engineering Division.

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of supervision, and personnel development and management.

Knowledge of : Interrelations between land use, transportation planning and design, and construction.

Knowledge of : Program and project management techniques.

Ability to :

Environmental Conditions

Supplemental Information

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Job Description / ADA Acknowledgement

ATTESTATION

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I can perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.

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