Unit Supervisor - HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING

SALARY:              $82,619.68 - $131,861.39 Annually

OPENING DATE:               11/07/19

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Unit Supervisor - HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING

This position supports professionals responsible for managing capital and mobility advancement projects for Broward County's Highway Construction and Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating with multiple entities, including municipalities, state agencies, and local authorities. Work involves the review, planning, and coordination of the design and construction of County capital and mobility advancement projects.

The following functions listed represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary:

Schedules, assigns, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates field surveys, plan design, preparation and review, cost estimate development, and specifications preparation; participates in the development and design and review of major and complex projects.

Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.

Supervises the preparation of right-of-way and construction plans for major thoroughfares; conducts studies and prepares reports on proposed locations for future major thoroughfares; maintains liaison with appropriate outside agencies concerning projects under consideration for construction.

Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of roadways, signalized intersections, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.

Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.

Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; signs and seals engineering plans, drawings, and documents.

Performs advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

 

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field.

Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment including two (2) years supervisory experience.

Possess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License for duration of assignment.

** Five (5) or more years of experience with CADD software and related design programs

** At least ten (10) years experience in design and construction of roadway/traffic projects

** Two (2) or more years governmental contract and procurement experience.

** Five (5) or more years of experience in one of the following specialized fields of engineering: Traffic Operations, Structures, Drainage, Geotechnical, Construction Management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Schedules, assigns, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates field surveys, plan design, preparation and review, cost estimate development, and specifications preparation; participates in the development and design and review of major and complex projects.

Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.

Supervises the preparation of right-of-way and construction plans for major thoroughfares; conducts studies and prepares reports on proposed locations for future major thoroughfares; maintains liaison with appropriate outside agencies concerning projects under consideration for construction.

Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of water and sewer mains, roadways, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.

Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.

Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; seals and signs engineering plans, drawings, and documents.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.

 

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

 

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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