Deputy City Engineer

Salary: $122,000.00 - $137,050.00 Annually
Location : FL 34471, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 042624
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This is a highly responsible, professional administrative position assisting in directing the activities of the City's Engineering Department, and performs a variety of professional, technical and supervisory civil engineering functions. This position reports directly to the Director.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages civil engineering projects including: negotiations, public relations, payment review, interpretation of engineering documents and schedule review.
2. Designs and prepares contract documents for civil projects including roads, water, sewer, storm drainage and structures.
3. Inspects civil projects including roads, water, sewer, storm drainage and structures.
4. Personnel management including interviews, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, counseling, training and motivation.
5. Assists in the administration of the Engineering Department including planning for personnel and equipment, workload allocation, budget review, paperwork, meeting, and City Council presentations.
6. Interfaces with pertinent Federal, State, Regional, County and Local Regulatory agencies to ensure full City compliance with all appropriate regulations. Ensures that all Administered Capital Improvement Projects obtain all required permitting in compliance with all Federal, State, Regional, County and Local Regulatory agencies. Enforces the City Code and Ordinances under the authority given to the City Engineer.
7. Plans civil capital projects including development of alternative plans and budgets for system-wide and local projects and presentation to Staff and Council.
8. Files field books and notes.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Four-year technical degree (i.e. bachelor's) in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or related field, plus a minimum of 15 years of civil engineering or related experience, 10 years of experience as a registered professional engineer and 10 years of related management experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Registration as a Professional Engineer in State of Florida.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
MBA is preferred. An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience may be considered.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue) using Map Quest.
Supplemental Information
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Advanced: Enterprise Resource Planning, Spreadsheet
Intermediate: Accounting, Contact Management, Database, Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Programming Languages, Word Processing/Typing
Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Annual Budget Authority: 6,000,000
Funds, Property & Equipment Responsibility: 100,000,000
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 5 subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise(s) a total of 30 employee(s). Supervises 0 non-supervisory employee(s). Departments supervised by this position include Engineering. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and understand the most complex documents; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, City Council, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal, logical or scientific symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under administrative direction, setting up own standard of performance. Virtually self-supervising. Reports to senior management of the organization.
PLANNING
Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a division of employees engaged in widely diversified activities.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization's projects of a large organization component and organization's clientele. Organization's final decision maker and authority.
MENTAL DEMAND
Highly intense mental demand. Continual involvement with strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short-term and long-term time periods.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
General oversight. Activities covered by general organizational philosophy and objectives. Solving problems in novel, non-recurring or swiftly changing situations in which the approach is not fully defined. Guidance by top executive officer.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
ACCURACY
Probable errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and would definitely have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization. Frequent possibilities of error would exist at all times, since the above-mentioned areas are inherent in the job.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Extensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of extreme importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Continuous contacts frequently involving difficult negotiations which require a well-developed sense of strategy and timing. Involves contacts with senior level internal officials.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities 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 and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
01
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record OR if you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a four-year technical degree (i.e. bachelor's degree) in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or related field?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a Master's of Business Administration (MBA)?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a minimum of 15 years of civil engineering or related experience?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess 10 years of experience as a registered professional engineer?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess 10 years of related management experience?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

08
If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:
09
I understand and agree with the following statements: * All background, education and work history will be verified once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.* Any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work.

• Yes
• No

Required Question