Engineer

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Tampa, FL

Hillsborough County

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Full-time

$33.42 -55.14 US Dollar (USD) Hourly

Overview: <p>Licensed professional engineer assigned as a technical lead, project manager or team leader to provide engineering services for the investigation, evaluation, planning, computer modeling, design, construction, and construction inspection of public infrastructure and systems for projects.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Develops goals, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures, and budgets for small to medium-sized projects.</li> <li>Manages and is responsible for one or more phases of large public infrastructure or development projects.</li> <li>Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts.</li> <li>Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers.</li> <li>Signs and seal engineering documents.</li> <li>Serves as a technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.</li> <li>Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department and County, and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.</li> <li>Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations.</li> <li>Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><u>Core Competencies</u></p> <ul> <li><strong><em>Customer Commitment</em></strong>&nbsp;- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customer and provide the highest standards of service.</li> <li><strong><em>Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity</em></strong>&nbsp;- Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.</li> <li><strong><em>Organizational Excellence</em></strong>&nbsp;- Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.</li> <li><strong><em>Success through Teamwork</em></strong>&nbsp;- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Extensive knowledge and experience in project management and oversight, consultant contract negotiation and management, alternative analyses, cost-benefit evaluations, work plans, project initiations, and public outreach and communication.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively work with others to determine agreeable solutions to issues.</li> <li>Registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (active status) in the applicable discipline as required by the Florida Statutes Chapter 471.</li> <li>Preferably, the ideal candidate will possess experience in the management of solid waste landfill and/or waste-to-energy or power plant projects.</li> </ul> <p><u>Job Specific Competencies</u></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of the principles and practices for the assigned functional areas.</li> <li>Knowledge of large and complex construction project management methods and practices.</li> <li>Knowledge of computer modeling and computer-aided drafting and mapping software and applications.</li> <li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and other professional sources of information pertaining to public infrastructure, building and zoning codes, environmental permitting, and real estate.</li> <li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.</li> <li>Knowledge of the County's comprehensive planning, capital improvement projects, and growth projections.</li> <li>Knowledge of field testing, sampling, and investigative techniques and procedures.</li> </ul> <p><u>Work Conditions/Physical Requirements</u></p> <ul> <li>Work is performed in the office and construction sites.</li> <li>Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and stooping.</li> </ul> <p><u>Emergency Management Responsibilities</u></p> <p>In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or the County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.</p>