Civil Engineer II

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public works engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely  related engineering field  and  three years related professional engineering experience.   Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience may  be considered for trainee status.
"Starting Annual Salary from $85,280.00 to $104,665.00. Salary based on experience and qualifications". 

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Engineer Intern (EI) Certification required at the time of employment.  

Position Summary

This is advanced engineering work in the review and preparation of plans, designs and specifications for public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery projects.

Work involves supervisory responsibility and coordination with other engineers and professionals on the design and review of various projects. Considerable independent judgment is exercised in planning and technical decisions.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.
 
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Performs routine design of highways, intersections, drainage systems and other public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery projects in accordance with established specifications and standards.

Performs detailed review of development plans and reports prepared by registered Professional Engineers.
 Ensures compliance with County development codes applicable to public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery .

Meets with developers, engineers and architects to review proposed developments and County regulations.
 Develops layouts and reviews preliminary layouts of proposed highway and other public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery projects.

Establishes final vertical grades for projects.

Finalizes and reviews work of technicians and other engineers for completed plan quantities and adherence to current technical standards.
Performs cost estimates.

Performs traffic studies and traffic impact analyses.

Prepares proposed regulations.

Performs complex engineering calculations.
Conducts construction site visits and performs inspections of more complex elements of project.

Develops work descriptions for public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery projects and scopes of work for engineering and surveying needs.
Assists in the preparation of contract plan packages for public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery projects.

Supervises and trains engineers and technicians on an as needed basis.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.

Performs the listed duties, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering, specifically in the areas of transportation, solid waste and resource recovery drainage and/or development.

Considerable knowledge of design, construction and operation of public works and/or solid waste and resource recovery facilities.

Ability to perform complex engineering and mathematical computations.

Ability to perform complex engineering reports and studies.

Ability to organize small unit of technicians and engineers in production plans and detailed development plan review.

Ability to present reports and findings in a public forum.

Ability to negotiate technical details and requirements with private registered engineers and developers.

Ability to prepare detailed project cost estimates.

Ability to exercise independent judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$85,280.00 - $104,665.60 Annually