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Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to perform engineering work in the coordination of municipal utility, public works, electrical, control systems, facilities, buildings, and/or land development projects. Applies engineering principles to projects and coordinates construction projects to ensure compliance with City standards. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Engineer I Coordinates municipal utility, public works, electrical, control systems, facilities, buildings, and/or development projects. Reviews, permits, and inspects new construction; reviews plans for improvement projects; manages construction projects; and prepares project construction schedules under the supervision of Division Managers or City Engineer. Project assignments may include traffic control devices, signs, signals, and roadway features; raw water, potable water, sanitary sewer, wastewater force mains, reclaimed water mains, and stormwater pipelines and infrastructure; water supply and treatment; wastewater lift stations and stormwater pumping stations; electrical systems and controls; City facility and building construction; private land development, redevelopment, and subdivisions; and other related projects. Consults with engineers, division managers, director and other officials as needed to review activities, provide recommendations, resolve problems, and receive advice/direction. Responds to developers, consultants, and the general public regarding the City’s Code of Ordinances, Florida Building Code, engineering and construction standards, permitting requirements, and related issues. Receives assignments in specific terms from a more senior Engineers, Division Managers, City Engineer, Department Director, or other City staff. Takes initiative to develop work methods and solutions. Conducts field and office studies. Assists with grant applications and reporting. Reviews proposed City Ordinances and policies and regional and state regulations to determine the impact on the City’s existing policies and procedures. Reviews work requirements, status of work, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise; conducts field and office studies. Coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed. Reviews plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers and architects to determine accuracy, completeness, and compliance with City standards and building codes. Assists with grant applications and reporting. Coordinates procurement of equipment and contracted services; researches new products, systems, and materials; obtains pricing from contractors and suppliers; prepares specifications for materials, equipment, and services; writes, prepares, and reviews bid documents/specifications; recommends award of contracts; ensures contract compliance for all contracts and specifications. Compiles or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; performs research as needed; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; maintains records. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, plant operational reports, regulatory reports, change orders, specifications, permit applications, budget documents, performance appraisals, agenda items, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, budget reports, equipment submittals, payroll sheets, vehicle maintenance requests, accident reports, operations reports, regulatory reports, production reports, quality analysis reports, engineering reports, contract documents, construction documents, engineering plans, electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, master plans, comprehensive plans, union agreements, codes, regulations, standards, manuals, maps, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution. Attends City commission meetings or other meetings; serves on committees as needed; presents information and presentations to community and other outside customer groups. May serve on boards and committees. Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Performs other related duties as required. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, plant operational reports, regulatory reports, change orders, specifications, permit applications, budget documents, performance appraisals, agenda items, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, budget reports, equipment submittals, payroll sheets, vehicle maintenance requests, accident reports, operations reports, regulatory reports, production reports, quality analysis reports, engineering reports, contract documents, construction documents, engineering plans, electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications, master plans, comprehensive plans, union agreements, codes, regulations, standards, manuals, maps, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution. Attends City commission meetings or other meetings; serves on committees as needed; presents information and presentations to community and other outside customer groups. Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Utilizes engineering software programs for planning and design purposes. Signs and seals documents, such as plans and specifications, as required. Performs other related duties as required. Public Works Engineers perform the following functions: Reviews and approves site development plans to ensure they are in compliance with City Standards Responsible for the design, permitting and construction of parks, roadway and city owned infrastructure. Responsible for the design and installation of traffic control devices including signs, signals and roadway features Lead professional in the design, plan review, bidding and construction of City facilities. Minimum Qualifications Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field; and Must possess [or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire] and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field. CAREER PATH ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS The following requirements must be met to advance to Engineer II: Engineering Intern (EI) certification (passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam). Two (2) years of engineering experience in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field, specifically pertaining to Utilities or Public Works. Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Engineer I The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including e-mail and social media. Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Engineer I: Basic knowledge of road design and construction principles and practices as applied to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. Basic knowledge of utility engineering and construction principles and practices as applied to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Basic knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, and procedures concerning operations and maintenance of utilities systems. Basic knowledge of regulatory permitting, reporting and operating requirements for public infrastructure and utility systems. Basic knowledge of designing standards for utility infrastructure. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawings, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and hydraulic modeling. Ability to use hydraulic and hydrology software models. Ability to articulate and convey presentations using multiple platforms, in a clear and concise manner. Ability to create clear and comprehensive reports. Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and determine engineering compliance, as specified in City, state, and local codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures. Ability to conduct field inspections for engineering compliance as specified in City, state, and local codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures. Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements : Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits packageincludes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • CityPension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding ) •On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employeesare paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term lifeandaccidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) toprovide employees and their dependentswith free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day ofsick leaveper month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance *( Depending on availablebudget funding ) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may chooseto enroll ina prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. Credit Union All City employees mayjoin the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees mayparticipate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses . Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern