Education, Training, and Experience: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field prior to date of hire. College seniors on track to graduate within 6 months may apply for this position. Water, waste water, storm water or road design construction experience preferred, depending on position.
Licenses and/ or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license. Requires the ability to acquire or demonstrate advancement toward registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida within approximately four (4) years of hire.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to reach, extending hand(s) in any direction. Must be able to exert over one 100 pounds of force occasionally, 20 to 100 pounds of force frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects. Requires the ability to traverse irregular or uneven terrain frequently and tolerate stationary positions often. Must be able to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like. Requires the ability to position self for work in confined areas, overhead work spaces, and for ground level work; including the ability to stoop, bend at waist, and crawl. Must be able to reach, extending hand(s) in any direction. Must be able to work for sustained periods of time to outside atmospheric conditions. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, work orders, logs, technical data, etc. Requires the ability to use the computer and to prepare reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, calculate percentages and decimals.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be able to perform when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.