Water & Sewer Engineering Manager

at  Okaloosa County

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Senior leader and manager of Engineering Team; manages and directs the engineering aspects of installation, repair, construction and expansion of county facilities and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related field; supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, three (3) of which shall be acquired in a supervisory/management capacity, preferably for a municipal organization; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must be a Florida registered Professional Engineer, or must be registered in another state with the ability to acquire certification as a Professional Engineer in Florida within six (6) months of hire. Requires a valid driver license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Requires periodic walking and standing over rough and uneven surfaces. Requires the ability to work on scaffolding, climb ladders, stairs, ramps and/or working in confined spaces. Must be able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Must be able to reach, extending hand(s) in any direction. Must be able to exert over 100 pounds of force occasionally, 20 to 100 pounds of force frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to work for sustained periods of exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Requires ability to read a variety of moderately to highly complex records, reports, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc. Requires the ability to read, interpret, and develop policy and procedure. Requires the ability to read, interpret and develop blueprints, plans and specifications. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Requires the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages used within the parameters of the job.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to make independent judgments; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of moderate to long range planning principles and techniques. Requires the application of principles of influence systems and synthesis functions.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, use decimals and calculate percentages; to determine weight; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; interpret graphs; perform engineering and statistical calculations; utilize geometric and algebraic principles.
Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers. Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff and the public.

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