Civil Engineer - Commercial Development Regulatory- Utilities

the city of port st. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

this position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking here.

the starting hourly rate for this position is $40.02 - $46.02 depending on qualifications.

this position is considered an "essential position" for the purpose of emergency management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during city of port st lucie emergencies, as determined by city administrators, emergency manager or city officials.

professional engineering and work involving projects related to planning, design construction, inspection, repair, and maintenance of the city’s infrastructure with an emphasis in water and wastewater commercial development. The incumbent works under the direction of the regulatory division director or designee on a broad range of assignments including design, analysis, review, and construction management of engineering projects and problems. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city and its utility.

the following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• keeps the mission, vision and values of the city of port st. Lucie and utility systems department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• performs complex technical and administrative work related to the planning, design, construction, and permitting water and wastewater improvements for the utility systems department.
• provides professional engineering evaluations, design, permitting, cost estimates, construction management, and similar services for water and wastewater facilities.
• reviews plans and permits for compliance with applicable codes; conducts technical studies and analyses as required.
• monitors and coordinates work of consultants involving capital improvement projects by reviewing plans and reports for compliance with city standards, policies, schedules, and contracts. Keeps supervisor informed of non-compliance items.
• compiles, analyzes, and interprets technical data pertaining to water and wastewater improvements and related facilities.
• prepares planning and design analyses and makes recommendations pertaining to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities.
• reviews site and utility plans for development projects.
• develops detailed plans and specifications related to utility projects, such as sewer facilities, water lines, reclaimed water lines, and related facilities.
• may direct the conduct of field surveys preliminary to project proposals.
• evaluates and recommends contractor, consultant, and supplier requests for payment.
• interprets specifications and plans.
• inspects utility projects, construction practices and project documentation for conformance with specifications including recording amount of work and plan changes, computing quantities, and producing project progress reports.
• prepares and maintains project progress reports and data.
• prepares computer-generated drawings, property maps, right-of-way maps, plans, and profiles from computations or rough drafts.
• provides information and assistance to contractors, consultants, developers, and the public regarding on-going projects and/or activities.
• may supervise the work of others when assigned.
• other duties as may be assigned.

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