Engineer III - Utilities

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The Engineer III - Utilities acting in a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a number of large and important projects involving utility system expansion. May perform direct highly complex and specialized utility system engineering evaluations and studies necessary to support utility system planning, operation, maintenance or regulatory requirements. Duties will include planning, coordinating, managing, and reviewing the work of subordinate technical employees and consulting engineers engaged by the department to perform utility system evaluations, program planning, facility design, and construction management.

Essential Job Functions

Under broad guidance from Utilities management the Engineer III is responsible for management of engineering consultants on assigned projects including scope development, design, construction, administration, commissioning, and warranty phases. Performs troubleshooting and technical evaluations and serves as a resource for the resolution of problems related to plant operations, pipelines, process equipment, structures, and other appropriate issues. Performs routine and special assignments including preparation of written studies, reports, memos, letters, etc. Represents the Utilities Branch on Contracts and Construction Division matters. Responsible for providing general engineering support to all departments within the Utilities Services Branch. Prepares in-house design, construction, and contract documents. Performs contract administration, and field inspection as required. Interacts and coordinates with state regulatory agencies and County departments as required for Utilities projects. Evaluates new equipment, materials, and repair procedures for use by other Utilities Departments. Provides assistance to the general public and citizen groups as requested. Coordinates and conducts project public hearings as required. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of modern developments, accepted practices, current literature, and sources of information in the area of public utilities engineering and applicable laws, regulatory rules and regulations.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of consultants, engineers, contractors, technicians, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of utility engineering projects and related plans, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory permits.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering reports, regulatory permits, construction plans, specifications and contracts.
• Ability to meet and work with the public and regulatory authorities, make presentations, and reply to complaints.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering. Five (5) years of experience in the field of water and wastewater engineering and/or managing utility process equipment projects and/or supporting utility operations and maintenance activities, including two (2) years' as a project manager, supervisor or related duties. Three (3) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

Applicants that are not registered as a Professional Engineer may apply, but would be considered for a Technical Specialist III position at $68,106.00 - $102,159.00 annually (D.O.Q.). If hired, must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida within one (1) year from the date of hire.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.