City of Tampa

This is responsible professional and supervisory work involving roadway design, project management, structural design, program management for the City’s bridge and seawall assets, and related engineering functions in pursuit of Tampa’s Vision Zero initiative.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in a variety of engineering assignments of more than average difficulty, which may include development review, structural inspection, or maintenance projects, specifically related to roadway design, pavement design, drainage design, seawall and bridge engineering and related activities. This position requires the exercise of a high degree of technical knowledge and ability in applying principles of seawall and bridge design and maintenance. Under general direction, employees exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in selecting work methods and formulating recommendations to meet program needs, objectives, and goals. Positions require employees to direct and supervise subordinate personnel. Work is reviewed through conferences, oral and written reports, and observation of results obtained.

Supervises and participates in planning, design and construction of roadways and drainage systems,  pavements and sidewalks, structural foundations, and seawalls and bridges; prepares or reviews budgetary planning documents for the maintenance of City transportation assets including bridges, seawalls, roadways, and sidewalks; reviews bridge inspection reports for the City’s fixed and movable bridges; prepares and revises preliminary designs, cost estimates, and project recommendations for inclusion in Capital Improvement Program; manages projects including consultant design; develops engineering standards and details; supervises and participates in inspection of construction jobs; provides input into final “as built” plans and municipal records in the assigned area. 

Directs or participates in development of annual department budget; coordinates plans, special studies, contracts, design and functional requirements with municipal departments and contractors, engineering firms, and other government agencies; represents department at technical and public meetings; performs functions in administration of federal programs through coordination with municipal departments and outside agencies by understanding and interpreting federal guidelines and requirements. 

Leads and participates in meetings with other governmental agencies, utility representatives, local offices and interested residents to work out details of schedule, inspections, utility conflicts and other potential problems. 

Acts as liaison with the Florida Department of Transportation and other related agencies pertaining to seawall and bridge inspections, maintenance, permitting, design, and construction. 

Solicits consultant proposals, negotiates fees, approves invoices, and performs all consult project management functions. 

Performs supervisory and technical work in operation and maintenance of City-owned seawall and bridge facilities. 

Supervises and trains professional, sub-professional, technical, and clerical personnel; completes studies and reports and makes recommendations with respect to future projects and preventative maintenance programs; reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings and diagrams to determine proper interface configurations. 

Oversees production of construction contract documents; determines bid items and quantities for project contracts and prepares bid specifications and engineering estimates; approves or disapproves documents and communicates results to appropriate design professional (architects, engineer, etc.); prepares construction and environmental permit applications, and coordinates actual filing, tracking, and resolution of permit issues and the attendant construction process. 

Oversees production of construction contract documents; recommends personnel actions such as discipline, reprimands, demotions, suspensions, and dismissals in order to correct or terminate inappropriate or unacceptable work behavior; completes performance evaluations on subordinate. 

Provides technical input and expertise in pursuit of federal grant opportunities in partnership with other city departments.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices of the assigned area of engineering; federal, state, and municipal rules, regulations, ordinances, and other pertinent documents; engineering developments and information related to area of assignment, specifically Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) design guidelines; supervisory techniques. 

Ability to: coordinate, assign, supervise, and review the work of others engaged in a variety of engineering assignments; plan, design, and prepare complete engineering plans and specifications for major projects; read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; analyze engineering data and draw sound conclusions; prepare and submit detailed, clear, and concise reports, both orally and in writing; train others in the assigned area, as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public. 

Skill in: use of personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, GIS, and applicable engineering software (models).

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably related to the area of assignment, and three (3) years of post-degree engineering experience with Professional Engineer license including one (1) year of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.