Town Engineer

Job Description:

Town Engineer

Description

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.

General Description

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain servicemembers and veterans.

The Town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for a Full-Time Town Engineer in our Public Works Department. A pre-employment physical and drug screen will be required, except for current employees who have met this requirement.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Advance projects that protect and enhance our coastal environment and the Town way of life.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, certifications, and job specific training.
• Community Impact: Make a difference in a community that values dependability, resilience, fiscal sustainability and excellence.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible working arrangements

POSTING HIGHLIGHTS
The Town of Longboat Key is a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Join our team at the Town of Longboat Key, a premier coastal community renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to quality of life.

Town Engineer - Premier Coastal Community
Hiring Range: $95,000 - $130,000
“At Will” Benefits:

• Retirement: Town contributes 16% of salary to retirement plan plus a 401K with a match.
• Health Insurance Cost: 100% for employees and 88% for family coverage
• Other Benefits: Dental plan, Vision plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, all at good, competitive rates.
• Regular Vacation: 80 hours earned per year plus 2 personal days
• Sick Leave: 95 hours per year
• Additional “At Will” Time Off: 80 extra hours off per year
• Wellness Days: Earn up to two additional days off per year

Employee free membership to Longboat Key Fitness, located at 511 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:

Be Service Minded
Value Teamwork
Be Professional
Have the Utmost Integrity
Demonstrates Mutual Respect
Bring a Positive Attitude to Work
Embrace Continuous Improvement

FUNCTION
Professional engineer in the State of Florida delivering a portfolio of projects within the Town’s Capital Improvement Program. Program includes a variety of civil, transportation, stormwater, facilities and utility project solutions. Ensure technical engineering and construction work meets Town expectations, sound engineering practices, and complies with all applicable local, State and Federal standards. Maintain and enhance the Town as a premier community by providing exceptional service and cost-effective engineering solutions to operations and development proposals. Employee works with a high degree of independence and initiative, and reports to the Public Works Director. Position may be eligible for hybrid work (partial remote).

Essential Functions

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Work as the Town’s Community Rating System (“CRS”) Coordinator and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) liaison to ensure inter-department collaboration and annual reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• May include assistance to the Public Works Utility Manager to manage utility water and wastewater engineering consultants in support of Public Works utility projects. May also assists Utility Operations in the planning and design of various projects; provides technical review, recommendations and expertise to Town staff and administration, contractors and other professionals.
• May become FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) certified on behalf of the Town.
• Report to work on emergency call back (including weather or other extreme emergency duties), when notified in accordance with departmental procedures. Employees finding themselves in jeopardy of the town’s Drug Free Workplace Policy, while on call or when called to report back to duty, shall report that condition to their immediate Supervisor (or, if unavailable, their Department Head) as soon as possible for purposes of obtaining another individual to be available for normal call in procedures for that instance. Employees are expected to perform all essential functions of their job, including on call duty. Employees who are unable to respond to call back duty may be subject to a performance review, including disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery guide and regular attendance during normal working schedule other than excused or job-related absences.
• Performs related duties as deemed necessary by the Town and communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor, department head, or Town Manager.

OTHER TASKS

Every incidental duty connected with this position cannot be specified in the job description and an employee, at the discretion of the Town, may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Qualifications

JOB PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction practices as they relate to Town Public Works. Ability to effectively manage project scope, schedule, and budget, as well as multiple programs at once. Skill in negotiating, leading, and managing engineering and construction contracts for successful delivery of design and construction improvements. Ability to understand and convey the intent of design drawings and specifications. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making. Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships. Ability to effectively communicate information in written, oral, presentation, and schedule form. Ability to deliver exceptional customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED: Master’sDegree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by six (6) or more years progressively responsible technical experience in Public Works construction and operations as they relate to all capital improvement project types, including resiliency and flood control. Work experience within a coastal community also preferred.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Professional Engineer license in the State of Florida. supplemented by five (5) years progressively responsible technical experience in civil engineering and construction, as well as Public Works operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience.

Valid Florida Drivers License (MVR background check).

Working Conditions & Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this position in the field, there is potential for exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, such as outside weather conditions, dampness/humidity, vehicular traffic, toxic/caustic substances, fumes, odors, and unrestrained animals. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by the Town, as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Successful completion of an employment physical and drug screen to confirm the ability to perform the essential functions of the job (waived for promoted or transferred Town employees who have previously met this requirement); signed Acknowledgement for the attached “Drug Free Workplace Policy” must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Longboat Key provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The Town is a Drug Free Workplace, in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, in § 440.102, FS and Rules 59A-24 F.A.C (Florida Administrative Code). State and federal laws and regulations may subject certain employees to additional drug testing requirements. Any employee who violates the program is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our Web page at:

https://www.longboatkey.org/town-government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$95,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually