ENGINEER I - UTILITIES
The City of Plant City
Plant City, Florida
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. 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.
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Provides plan reviews for new development plans for compliance to City and other regulatory agencies for water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and related site work.
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Responsible for being familiar with Plant City standard details, reviewing plans, and making recommendations for revision.
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Assist with development review, including review of hydraulic modeling and lift station calculations.
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Provides reviews for project submittals and as-builts.
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Performs construction observation to determine compliance with specifications and approved design plans.
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Review the material submittals for CIP projects, replacement and rehabilitation (R&R) projects, and developer projects, and inspect the construction material in the field/project site.
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Conducts field engineering and performs construction inspections of CIP projects, R&R projects, and developer projects.
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Performs condition assessments of the existing infrastructure. Assists in the development of asset management plan for R&R project.
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Meets with and provides guidance to the public, consulting engineers, developers, utilities, and other staff on City development regulations and Engineering guidelines.
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Organizes and leads project meetings.
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Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil / Environmental Engineering.
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Skill in decision making and problem solving.
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Knowledge of the field testing, sampling, and investigation techniques and procedures.
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Detail-oriented skill to pay attention to details and able to deliver high quality and accurate work.
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Ability to read and accurately interpret plans and technical specifications.
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Ability to write technical specifications and correspondence with various entities.
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Ability to understand work from oral and written instructions.
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Ability to exercise independent judgment in assigning and coordinating work assignments.
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Ability to conduct virtual meetings.
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Working knowledge of AutoCad, Microsoft 365, ARCGIS, Adobe Acrobat, and other engineering related software is a plus.
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Skill in using analytical software including spreadsheet.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and other City employees and the public.
Education and Experience:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
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Three (3) years of engineering experience, preferred.
Certificates and Licenses
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Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT) is preferable, but not required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Essential Physical Abilities
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Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
Physical Skills
Constant
Frequent
Occasional
N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)
X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)
X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)
X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)
X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)
X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)
X
Reaching above shoulder
X
X
Use of fingers
X
Both hands required_
X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)
X
Climbing (legs only)
X
Good near vision
X
Good distant vision
X
Both eyes required
X
Depth perception
X
Distinguishing basic colors
X
Distinguishing shades of colors
X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
X
Straight pulling
X
Pulling hand over hand
X
Pushing
X
Walking
X
Standing
X
Crawling
X
Kneeling
X
Bending
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Jumping
X
Running
X
Throwing
X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)
X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)
X
Other
Environmental Conditions:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
Environment
Constant
Frequent
Occasional
N/A
Work Inside
X
Work Outside
X
In the Heat
X
In the Cold
X
In High Humidity
X
In Dampness or Chilliness
X
In Dry Conditions
X
In or with Noisy Conditions
X
In Darkness
X
In or with Dusty Conditions
X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.
X
With Fumes or Gases
X
With Smoke or Flames
X
xXx
With Chemicals
X
With Solvents
X
With Grease or Oils
X
With Radiant Energy
X
With Electrical Energy
X
On Slippery Surfaces
X
On Uneven Surfaces
X
In or With Moving Objects
X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding
X
At Heights above Ground Level
X
Below Ground Level
X
In Water
X
With Explosives
X
With Poor Ventilation
X
With Odors
X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors
X
Other Relevant Information:
Emergency Responsibilities:
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Disclaimers
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This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.
