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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:GG_Public Works: Public Works Administrative Services

Salary Range Minimum: $130,980.39

Salary Range Maximum: $208,095.10

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Details:

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is responsible professional engineering and administrative work directing the planning, design and construction of civil engineering projects.

This single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of department-wide managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its professional skills and divisional managerial responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans, organizes, and directs all engineering activities for programs and projects, for street and Stormwater management facilities.

Plans and coordinates projects involving design, construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, curbs, sidewalk and Stormwater management facilities.

Supervises and reviews site plans, cost estimates, and contract documents for major public facilities projects.  Directs preparation of plans, specifications, permitting, and contacts for construction of streets, parking lots, storm sewers, and administration of Flood Plain Ordinance.

Administers engineering for designs and specifications for major projects. Controls project planning, contracting, and construction.  Secures bids and assigns contractors for major projects.

Formulates standard operating procedures.  Prepares reports, studies, letters, purchase requests, ordinances and other written documents.

Coordinates engineering design, maintenance, and construction activities with state, county, and City departments and consulting engineers to ensure compliance with sound engineering practices and legislative codes.

Provides public information by making presentations and writing press releases on public works engineering design, construction and maintenance programs and projects.

Assists with the preparation and implementation of annual budgets.

Recommends selection, promotion, discharge and other appropriate personnel actions.

Responds in and to emergency situations

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May act in absence of supervisor.

Participates in administering labor agreements.

Stays current with professional developments in the field of civil engineering design, construction and maintenance through study and attendance of professional meetings.

May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the civil engineering field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience and three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience leading other civil engineers.

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, project management or business field may substitute for one (1) year of the non-supervisory work experience.

Experience with CityWorks and Microsoft Outlook Suite is preferred, though not required.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Professional Engineer License required or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment.

Valid Florida Driver License required within 30 days of appointment.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering with concentration on engineering design, street, and drainage facilities construction and maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of street design and geometrics as they relate to civil engineering.

Considerable knowledge of current development and literature in civil engineering.

Ability to plan, assign, direct and review work of professional and technical employees directly and through subordinate supervision.

Ability to negotiate and mediate construction and consulting contracts.

Ability to acquire skill for new technologies such as CityWorks.

Skilled in data driven decision making.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly and concisely.

Ability to work with difficult situations and people and work in a team environment.

Ability to mentor engineers in training (EIT) working towards their licensure.

Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds including elected and appointed government officials, Charter Officers, City employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

May be required to work in an outdoor environment and may not be protected from weather conditions.

May be required to move around project / construction sites to inspect work.  This may provide exposure to hazards conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Requires local travel to other general government or GRU locations within the Gainesville area.

Requires local travel to project sites and the ability to move around a construction site to inspect work.

May be required to work in varying climatic conditions.

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.