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Osceola County Government · 2 days ago

Civil Engineer II

Kissimmee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$71K/yr - $91K/yr

2+ years exp

Osceola County is seeking a Civil Engineer II to perform specialized engineering work to plan, coordinate, and implement County development activities. The role involves reviewing and evaluating development projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and providing technical guidance to various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Performs routine and moderately complex professional and technical engineering design/ review work relative to the County's development submittals

Manages and assists in the review of all applications of development in the Development Review Section to ensure planning, development, design and construction is completed in compliance with all applicable County/State/Federal codes and regulations, and according to all acceptable engineering practices

Ensures all survey and drafting work is approved for compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations

Assists in the development and enforcement of all Land Development Codes applicable to all existing facilities, proposed improvements and new construction; researches and investigates historically significant landmarks within the County

Performs engineering design and review work for submitted development applications involving municipal streets, drainage, paving, grading, sidewalks, elevations, building facilities, environmental impacts and traffic issues

Reviews and evaluates applications for development to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations; inspects construction sites to determine conformance of site to approved plans

Advises department heads and other officials on County's adopted policies; prepares cost estimates; provides technical information and interpretation of codes and regulations regarding development issues to general public, developers, permitting agencies, consultants, contractors and County staff

Researches, prepares reports, drafts specifications, and presents recommendations for special tasks as delegated by the respective Manager

Coordinates with technical review staff, project coordinators, planning and zoning staff, traffic and storm water sections to address issues that may arise from the review of development applications

Attend DRC meetings, Planning and Board of County Commission meetings, and maintains open communication to coordinate with developers, consultants, State and local agencies and the dissemination of information

Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position

Qualification

Civil EngineeringDevelopment Project ManagementConstruction Plan ReviewEIT CertificationCodesSoftware ApplicationsTechnical CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field

Two (2) years' experience in Civil Engineering design and construction focused on commercial and residential developments with responsible experience in designing and managing development projects or possess a current Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers' License

Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and utilities work as applied to the development, design, construction and coordination

Considerable knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state's building construction and development industry

Considerable knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing, plans review, design, inspections of various developments

Ability to review and interpret construction project plans, and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards

Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards

Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files

Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications

Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing

Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants and the general public

Physical Demand: Medium

50 pounds maximum lifting

If less lifting is involved will require significant walking/standing

Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs

Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear

Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others

Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work