Engineering Unit Supervisor - WWS Engineering Division

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This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

The Engineering Unit Supervisor is responsible for planning, designing, and managing the Division's operational and strategic business projects and programs. This position supervises professional engineers, technical contractors, or other technical staff involved in Water and Wastewater Services developer programs and projects.

Additional responsibilities include:

Develops and updates technical support procedures for the division.

• Confers with division staff, contractors, developers and the general public regarding divisional operations.
• Coordinates the receipt of water and wastewater improvements through developer's agreements or the Utility Connection Permit (UCP) and recommends adjustments to the capital plan.
• Develops and maintains the master facilities' records.
• Develops, Implements and maintains Water and Wastewater Engineering Division's CADD and Geographical Information Systems.
• Assists in developing and implementing divisional goals, policies, and procedures in conjunction with WWED Director.
• Manages and monitors consultants; develops, administers and negotiates consultant contracts, master plan studies, amendments, and work authorizations.
• Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the Division's strategic plan.
• Assists in developing the division's capital improvement program and coordinates the program with applicable federal, state, county and municipal agencies.
• Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of water and sewer mains, roadways, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.
• Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.
• Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; seals and signs engineering plans, drawings, and documents.
• Serves as the focal point for the division's disaster preparedness planning.
• Performs related work as assigned

Performs advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field.

Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment including two (2) years supervisory experience.

Possess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.

• Masters Degree OR higher in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or closely related…