Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field supplemented by six (6) years of progressively responsible construction management experience in public works related projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with a municipal organization preferred. Supervisory or management experience preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must be a Florida Professional Engineer or have the ability to acquire licensure as a Florida Professional Engineer within six (6) months of hire. Requires a valid driver license.
Physical Requirements: Requires periodic walking and standing over rough and uneven surfaces, and ascending and descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Requires full range of body motion, to include bending at the waist and full use of lower extremities and back muscles. Requires excellent levels of equilibrium for moving on slippery, wet or erratically moving surfaces. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English and in the various professional languages relevant to civil engineering activities, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Requires ability to read a variety of moderately complex records, reports, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc. Requires the ability to read, interpret and develop policy and procedure. Requires the ability to read, interpret and develop blueprints, plans and specifications. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to make independent judgments; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of moderate to long range planning principles and techniques. Requires the application of principles of influence systems and synthesis functions.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, use decimals and calculate percentages, to determine weight; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; interpret graphs; perform engineering and statistical calculations; utilize geometric and algebraic principles.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with various professionals, the public and with co-workers. Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.