OPS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - Florida Staffing : Job Details

This professional position provides proactive project management for specific projects, which are funded for design or construction implementation. Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Manage the planning and design of park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, drainage structures, etc.
• Conducts onsite project inspections.
• Serves as liaison to consulting engineers and to city, county, state and federal agencies on problems relating to shoreline stability, design or erosion improvements.
• Reviews proposed facility construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate codes and regulations to assure quality of the finished product.
• Extensive verbal and written communications are required.
• Project site visits are required.
• Completes construction site permit applications for related engineering projects prepared by other staff members.
• Advises Department staff on matters related to drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and solid waste disposal in matters related to park development.
• Participates in onsite construction conferences with Division staff and contractors by providing pertinent engineering information.
• Proactive management of projects requiring architectural or engineering consulting services from design through construction phase. This includes development and proactive management of scopes of work, schedule and budget; negotiation of design fees with professional design consultants; contract management; cost estimating; tracking, reporting and communication of project status and other details; coordinate and participate in obtaining of environmental construction permits and zoning requests; coordinates research topography studies, survey and testing and needs resource inventories and analysis necessary to prepare detailed site plans.
• Use of state vehicle for site inspections and meetings.
• Provide consultation to customers, co-workers and internal and external partners on matters pertaining to site planning, design and related developing projects.
• Represent the Division in matters pertaining to site planning, design, and related development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of land use, site planning and design.
• Skill in professional design project management, architecture/engineering services, Microsoft Office, and contract management.
• Ability to plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 20-30 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct routine onsite project inspections.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop accurate and timely project cost estimates.
• Ability to draft detailed specifications.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to produce timely and effective results.
• Ability to provide quality solutions/recommendations.
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel periodically.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in professional design project management, engineering, construction or related field required.
• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, engineering or building construction may be used as an alternative for the four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar design projects.
• Degree in Engineering or related field.