FULL-TIME PERMANENTAdministr Support

City of Lake Worth Beach Florida, Lake Worth, FL, US

12 days agoRequisition ID: 1336

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Salary Range:$96,255.00 To $129,375.00 Annually

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Water Utilities.

Closing: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time, Exempt, and Non-Bargaining position with an annual salary of $96,255 to $129,375. This position will work at the Water Treatment Plant located at 301 College Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals

• 14 Paid Holidays

• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage

• Retirement Plan

SUMMARY:

This is a highly responsible exempt-level managerial and professional engineering position containing work in planning, budgeting, designing, constructing, directing, coordinating and conducting the City's Water Utilities Department, including the water system, local sewer system, regional sewer system, and stormwater system at the direction of the Water Utilities Director. This is highly advanced management and professional engineering work of advanced complexity, involving the public, regulatory agencies, other municipalities, consultants and contractors involved with department operations and major capital projects.  Work assignments require the application of advanced project engineering and construction management skills and considerable use of independent judgment.  Under the direction of the Water Utility Director, this employee performs highly complex assignments requiring the exercise of extensive initiative and independent judgment in assuring that water utility functions are accomplished in accordance with policy guidance contained in the City Charter, Ordinances and Resolutions, policies and procedures manual, standard operating procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and as directed by the City Manager and administrative superiors.  The employee must apply managerial and professional engineering experience and engineering knowledge in planning water utility activities, long-range and short-range planning for the capital improvement projects (CIP) of the department, developing engineering standards, and maintaining policies and procedures to improve water utility administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Assistant Director of Water Utilities will assist the Director of Water Utilities in the engineering, planning, administration, management and operation of all facets of the department.

• Assists with development and maintenance of department policies, procedures and design standards.

• Evaluates Water Production, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Regional Sewer, Local Sewer, and Stormwater systems for adequacy and long-term goals and objectives.

• Assists with the development and implementation of the Water Utility Emergency Management Plan.

• Plans and manages the design and construction of capital projects related to the water, sewer, and stormwater systems.

• Prepares plans and contract documents for capital improvements projects, to be completed by contract or in-house personnel.

• Reviews construction plans for contracted improvement projects prepared by consulting engineering firms.

• Negotiates and administers contracts, amendments, change orders, and payments for design and construction projects.

• Oversees and inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with contract documents and policy.

• Prepares engineering analyses of some difficulty.

• Serves as direct supervisor and mentor for Water Utility Engineer.

• Oversees and assists Water Utility Engineer in the review of site plan submittals for water, sewer and drainage compliance, and attends Site Plan Review Committee meetings and development pre application meetings.

• Oversees and assists Water Utility Engineer in the review of building and right-of-way permits for water, sewer and drainage compliance.

• Coordinates new utility service and installations with developers, engineers and property owners.

• Responds to utility availability requests and easement consent form requests.

• Communicates with the public both orally and in writing. Responds to common inquiries and complaints.

• Coordinates utility conflicts with other agencies, including Palm Beach County, FDOT, FPU, AT&T and other municipalities as well as other City of Lake Worth Beach Departments.

• Coordinates compliance of current water use permit and future water use plan with South Florida Water Management District.

• Assists in the preparation of Agenda Items for City Commission meetings. Prepares reports to City Commission when appropriate. Maintains Water and Sewer Approved Products List and evaluates submittals from vendors for consideration.

• Coordinates all system changes and improvements in GIS, and updates Water Utilities information for the City website.

• Oversees the ordering of necessary equipment, materials, supplies and chemicals within budgetary guidelines.

• Assists in preparing departmental budget estimates by assembling and preparing data, reports, and cost estimates.

• Attends public meetings and networks with civic and professional groups and other governmental agencies.

• Serves as East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Alternate Board Member and attends Board meetings in Director’s absence.

• Acts as responsible authority when director is not available and attends commission meetings in Director's absence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to water, sewer and stormwater utility operations and capital projects.

• Knowledge of administration, organization and management practices.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to water, stormwater and sewer utilities.

• Ability to manage all activities of a water, stormwater and sewer utility for the municipality.

• Ability to prepare concise, meaningful and timely oral and written reports and recommendations in a clear and logical manner with substantive supporting documents and analyses.

• Ability to supervise and train employees in performing the varied activities in management and supervision of water and sewer utilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public.

• Ability to explain technical practices and procedures in simple, non-technical language.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize computers, including basic Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook (e-mail, calendar), Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ArcGIS; and AutoCAD.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution. Minimum 5 years applicable engineering work experience.

A Master's Degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of required engineering work experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
 Experience working in the following softwares:

AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Valid Florida professional engineering license in a related field.

Valid Florida driver's license.

FEMA NIMS Certifications in 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 (can be completed after hire)

Physical Demands The physical demands 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.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work requires frequent field inspection trips involving walking, standing, climbing and working around construction sites, water treatment plants, well sites, water distribution piping, sewage collections systems and sewage pump stations.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:

Interested parties should forward a completed application packages to:

City of Lake Worth Beach

Attn: Human Resources

7 N. Dixie Highway

Lake Worth, FL 33460

Or visit our website at: City of Lake Worth Beach, Florida

Each application package should include the following:

• Resume of previous work experience and cover letter summarizing relevant experience

• City of Lake Worth Beach Application

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following:

Please note incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview.

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, most of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Public Employees Union (PEU), Professional Managers and Supervisors Association (PMSA), and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.

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Orlando, FL, US, 32827

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Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Site/Civil Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Orlando, FL. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting design, permitting and client management/development efforts for a variety of land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership on a diverse array of premier land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential,      institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and      mixed-use projects for both public and private clients;

• Work closely with office      leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;

• Possess an entrepreneurial      demeanor and participate in Business Development activities by developing      new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing      clients;

• Lead site/civil efforts on a      variety of project sites including the ability to design and oversee site      layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control,      etc. from concept through completion;

• Lead storm water management      design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design and SWPPP preparation;

• Demonstrate experience in all      aspects of land development engineering including the integration of      geotechnical and environmental engineering; and

• Performs other duties as      requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil      Engineering;

• 10+ years of successful, local      and related site/civil engineering experience with a concentration in land      development on both small and large projects;

• Professional Engineering license;

• Site/civil experience on a      variety of project sites including the ability to design and oversee site      layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control,      etc. from concept through completion;

• Strong client development and      client management abilities;

• Proficiency of AutoCAD or Civil      3D preferred;

• Active participation in      professional organizations;

• Experience in technical and      proposal writing;

• Excellent written and verbal      communication skills;

• Strong attention to detail with      excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

• Ability to effectively work      independently and in a team environment; and

• Possess reliable transportation      for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in      good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.

Link to apply: https://careers.langan.com/job/Orlando-Senior-Project-Manager-Civil-Engineering-FL-32827/1182714600/

Location:

Orlando, FL, US, 32827 Tampa, FL, US, 33602

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 30+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Site/Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Tampa, Orlando or St. Petersburg, FL. This individual will serve a key function in providing the planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in site/civil engineering design for mixed-use developments, shopping centers, residential, higher education, federal, and other exciting land development projects in a continuous learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist      with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents      including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost      estimates and design plans for projects using engineering and design      software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment;

• Use      reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs      to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and      topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and      design of projects;

• Familiarity      with current local, state, and federal land use permitting is a plus;

• Collaborate      with team members on project tasks and assignments; and

• Perform      other job duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s      Degree in Civil Engineering;

• EIT      certification. PE certification preferred;

• 3+      years of prior relevant professional experience in site/civil design,      including site planning, grading, storm water management, drainage, and      soil erosion;

• Proficient      in AutoCAD and Civil 3D;

• Excellent      written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong      attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment      capabilities; and

• Demonstrated      ability to follow direction and work in a collaborative team environment.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.

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Tampa, FL, US, 33602

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Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

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•Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Plans, schedules and develops task and project budgets. Prepare progress reports, draft change orders, draft invoices, and project billings; and

•Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree with Geotechnical emphasis;

•Professional Engineer licensure;

•6+ years of related Geotechnical experience;

•3+ years of field experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation experience including: mass grading, deep foundations, subgrade for footings, ground improvement, and excavation support including tieback installation and testing;

•Proven experience in preparing technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations; writing proposals; running/coordinating projects; managing clients; managing billings; and reviewing the work of staff and mentoring staff;

•Strong understanding of codes and other regulatory requirements;

•Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software;

•Possess an entrepreneurial and professional demeanor, as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills;

•Desire and ability to seek out new business opportunities and develop additional clients while maintaining project workload;

•Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;

•Demonstrated ability to work with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies;

•A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and social skills; and

•Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

 

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

 

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.

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Your Day-Day will include:

• Provides technical and design services in support of mechanical design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce HVAC mechanical, plumbing and fire protection design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

• Will be responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule, managing other designers and communicating with Project Manager, Sr. Mechanical Engineer, clients and design team to complete projects efficiently.

What You Need:

• Must have at least 5-7 years of similar work experience (including Revit and AutoCAD experience).

• EIT or PE Preferred but NOT REQUIRED

• Demonstratable experience in HVAC mechanical design and construction document production.

• Experience with HVAC mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems.

• Good technical and communication skills required.

• Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change.

• Enjoys working on a project team and training and mentoring entry level designers and engineers.

• Must be able to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.

• Ability to travel on a limited basis throughout the state of Florida.

• Will require a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Requires an acceptable background screening.

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Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate must bring high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team.

• Strategic Mindset – anticipates future trends and implications accurately

• Decision Quality – relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions

• Customer Focus – identifies opportunities that benefit the business

• Business Insight – keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, function, and in the marketplace

• Plans and Aligns – breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions

• Optimizes Work Processes – seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering

• Ensures Accountability – establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results

• Collaborates – works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

• Develops Talent – develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments

• Builds Effective Teams – forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience

• Drives Vision and Purpose – talks about future possibilities in a positive way

• Courage – faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same

Responsibilities

• Promote and service ADS products throughout the assigned territory

• Increase product approvals and acceptance of ADS products with the engineering community, regulators, contractors, and owners

• Provide training, education, and technical support

• Generate specified projects, conversions, and approvals to facilitate an increase in the specification database (Salesforce) and sales revenue of all assigned ADS Products

• Daily in-person calls on design firms and regulators/agencies to generate new projects, conversions, and gain approvals as necessary. Presentations and training meetings are key aspects of activity.

• Daily engagement with Salesforce (CRM) database which includes managing projects, coordinating internal engineering support activities, and sales call planning.

• Product Application Knowledge

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• Responsible for occasionally being on construction sites for observation and training or arranging for trained alternative ADS personnel to attend specific product installations when conditions warrant.

• Work in concert with the sales and sales management team to protect and secure projects.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key engineers and regulators in assigned territory. Join and attend functions of the key industry organizations in the region, e.g. ASCE, ICSC, APWA, TSPE, etc.

Requirements & Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or similar engineering field required

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• Bilingual in English/Spanish desired

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.