State of Florida · 1 day ago
OPS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37970208
Tallahassee, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24/hr - $33/hr
4+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an OPS Engineering Specialist IV to provide proactive project management for design and construction projects. The role involves managing park infrastructure planning, conducting project inspections, and liaising with various agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees
Valid Driver License
The principles of land use, site planning and design
Basic building construction
Professional design project management
Architecture/engineering services
Microsoft Office
Contract management
Plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 20-30 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Conduct routine onsite project inspections
Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Develop accurate and timely project cost estimates
Draft detailed specifications
Review, analyze and evaluate data
Take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities
Work well independently and as a team
Maintain a positive, can-do attitude
Produce timely and effective results
Provide quality solutions/ recommendations
Apply problem solving techniques
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Maintain a valid driver's license
Travel periodically
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar design projects
Degree in Engineering or related field
Benefits
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements•)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial)
Flexible Spending Accounts
And more!
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