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Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GGPublic Works: Traffic Management System

Salary Range Minimum:

$103640.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$159346.50

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Job Details:

The City of Gainesville Public Works Department is seeking a talented professional to join our team of community builders in the role of Supervising Engineer Traffic.

The position does require an engineering degree and licensure as a Registered Engineer.

Primary responsibilities include supervising and managing traffic signal technicians and technical staff to install maintain operate program troubleshoot and repair a diverse range of traffic control devices communication and telecommunication equipment and equipment and software utilized in daily operations by the Citys Advanced Traffic Management System as well as provide review and response to citizen traffic signal and signage related requests. This role involves advanced independent professional and technical engineering work in support of the Citys vision for 2035:
Gainesville will be an equitable community for all. We will be a sustainable community for the future. We will be home to a worldclass lifelong learning community. Our city will be great place for neighbors to live and thrive. A place that provides meaningful experiences for everyone. We will have a vibrant downtown and a strong resilient economy. We will ensure mobility for all neighbors.

See the job description below for more details.

Job Description:

NATURE OF WORK

Supervising engineering work coordinating teams of Public Works engineers and/or technical support specialists in planning developing and implementing a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated manager and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis (over 50 of the time) on the coordination motivation and guidance of professional staff engaged in a single project of large scope and importance several substantial projects or controversial projects affecting the effectiveness and viability of the organization.

Note: It should be understood that the job competencies duties and requirements of the Engineer IV are inherently included in this position.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs in a supervisory capacity planning developing coordinating and directing a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance.

Coordinates the preparation review and approval of engineering analyses specifications and reports for complex projects.

Formulates operating policies.

Supervises coordinates and trains engineering groups including Level I II III and IV level engineers and/or technical support specialists and/or support personnel. Provides guidance assistance and interpretation to others.

Recommends selection promotion discharge and other appropriate personnel actions.

Designs evaluates and coordinates engineering projects and activities with internal departments outside consultants and contractors on complex projects.

Interprets organizes and executes assignments.

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Coaches motivates and builds an effective and efficient support staff by evaluating performance and developing customized performance management plans.

Keeps senior management informed of project status.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May assume responsibility for the entire engineering function in a work unit (extent of responsibilities generally require supervision of subordinate engineer/ utility designer(s) and/or technical support specialist(s).

May be required to develop an annual work plan.

May be required to develop implement and maintain an annual budget.

May be required to transport mix handle or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline batteries pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.

May be responsible for enforcing the Drug Free Workplace Policy (DFWP) based on physical location and organizational structure.

Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ABET) fouryear college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Eight years or more experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility. Appropriate coop time and/or an advanced degree in engineering or business may be recognized for up to six months of experience. Masters Degree from an ABET accredited educational institution may be recognized for additional experience. Knowledge and experience with Engineering Economic Analysis and Engineering Project Management are required. Supervisory training or experience required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Meet the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requirements as defined in Chapter 471 of the Florida Statute.

Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license required.

Valid Florida Driver License required.

NOTES

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

May work at heights of over 100 feet on open grating or from aerial device.

Work may require physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.

Work may require use of personal protective equipment including hearing protection eye protection foot protection hand protection and head protection.

Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat and confined areas. .

Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience including work comparable to Engineer IV.

Work requires the incumbent to keep abreast of the latest Engineering advancements in the assigned discipline.

Work requires continuing education in order to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline regulatory changes and other related knowledge.

SELECTION FACTORS

Ability to interpret organize execute and coordinate engineering projects typically involving multiple internal and/or external resources.

Ability to plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major programs.

Ability to conduct research of engineering project subject area define scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.

Ability to maintain liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization and able to act independently on technical matters pertaining to the assigned discipline.

Ability to apply complex and most current industry engineering theories practices and techniques to typical challenges encountered in the organization.

Ability to work under minimal administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Ability to exercise judgment decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory judgmental and/or subjective criteria as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.

Ability to plan organize direct and supervise the work of engineer(s) or other professionals and/or technical support specialist(s) and/or consultants.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials charter officers department heads representatives of other agencies other city employees and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to persuade build consensus and negotiate.

Ability to perform involved mathematical and engineering computations.

Proficient with MS Office Suite or equivalent; knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline proficiency as required by individual department.

Human Resources Department: Signed original on file in Human Resources / March 26 2008

Date

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

REVISION DATE: 10/18/2006; 3/26/2008

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like onsite tness centers tuition reimbursement onsite medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department ator TDD/TTY at.

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S. specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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