Program Engineer – Transportation Design Engineering
Job ID #s – 181016
The City of Tallahassee's Underground Utilities and Public Infrastructure department is a progressive group operating water, wastewater, stormwater and gas utility systems, as well as public works and transportation infrastructure to serve Florida's seventh largest city.
This job opportunity provides responsible supervisory and professional level office and field work for an engineering specialty area. The primary function is to oversee internal transportation design. Additionally, the selected candidate will lead and manage multiple teams of consultants in the design, permitting, land acquisition and construction of capital improvement projects to improve the transportation network, both vehicular and pedestrian, in Tallahassee, Florida. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level engineering professional or administrator and involves considerable independent judgment in executing program activities.
Essential and Other Important Job Duties:
a. Preparation of transportation capital project design and construction documents; internal designs; permitting; cost estimating; hydraulic modeling; development plans review and site development type designs and review.
b. Negotiating and managing consultant contracts and fees.
c. Coordinating projects with other departments and utility providers.
d. Direct public participation activities.
e. Budget preparation of capital projects.
f. Manage land acquisition processes.
g. Direct local, State and Federal permitting activities.
h. Prepare construction contract documents and assist in securing bids for construction and provide technical assistance during construction.
i. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other governmental agencies and the general public are desired.
Minimum Qualifications and Pay Range Information:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and five (5) years of professional experience that includes public works, underground utilities engineering, design of stormwater facilities, or documented experience related to all facets of transportation and site development engineering; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in transportation or site development related engineering, AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge, permitting and project management capabilities.
Job Based Competencies:
Transportation design, permitting and supervisory skills.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Class E State driver’s license. Must possess registration as a licensed professional engineer at the time of application. Incumbent must attain a registration as a licensed professional engineer in the State of Florida within one year from date of employment.
Salary Range
$27.03 to $62.08/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $56.79/hour
Benefits
· Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (Annual pension = average of last five years' salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)
· 401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement.
· Excellent Health Care Coverage.
· 11 Paid Holidays.
· 18 Days Personal Leave. (Increases with tenure to 27 days annually.)
· 6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure).
· 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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Apply On Or Before
July 17, 2020 for job ID # 181016. Job ID # 181018 is open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Tallahassee is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Specifications
For the complete job specification, listing major job functions and duties for this job classification, go to http://www.talgov.com/employment/hr-job-descriptions.aspx
Veterans' Preference
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214 IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.
How To Apply
Visit https://www.talgov.com/employment/employment.aspx. Click City of Tallahassee Careers. Search for job ID # 181016 or 181018. Click the Apply Now button after clicking on the job posting. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the online application, including education and work history, even if you also submit a resume. If you need additional information about how to complete your online application, see our application page at http://www.talgov.com/employment/employment.aspx.
If you have a disability requiring accommodations, please call 850-891-8214 Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.
