City of Tampa

This is highly responsible professional engineering work involving major project planning, design, and review

An employee in this class is responsible for advance review of maintenance of traffic plans and construction coordination under ROW permits. They perform a variety of assignments of unusual difficulty in relating to major engineering functions within the Mobility Department. Under general direction, employees are required to exercise extensive initiative and independent judgment in selection of work methods and formulation of recommendations to meet program needs, objectives, and goals. Work is reviewed through meetings, oral and written reports, and observation of results obtained. 

Serves as a lead in planning, design, and review of major engineering projects; assists in determining priorities in scheduling of projects; participates in review of design plans, survey work, specifications, and contract documents for a large variety of projects as submitted through ROW Permitting. Supports supervisor at policy level meetings to further ROW initiatives and coordinates with contractors and other transportation agencies. Exercise responsible charge of review of project plans and/or permit applications for permits. Reviews and initiates approval of plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineering firms; monitors field engineering construction work and conducts follow-up inspections. Replies to technical inquiries from the general public, developers, and governmental agencies on policy, petitions, ordinances, engineering problems, and construction; coordinates needs of the department with other agencies; maintains on-going monitoring of permits to ensure compliance with city regulations or requirements. May conduct and coordinate studies and reports within the department and with other municipal departments, agencies, contractors, and engineering firms; conducts field investigations, and inspections to collect information/evidence when necessary; testifies in court on claims, including depositions, and answering subpoenas. Reviews and interprets design plans, maintenance of traffic plans, technical drawings, and diagrams. Performs related work as required.

Extensive knowledge of: principles and practices of the assigned area of engineering; federal, state, and municipal rules, regulations, and other pertinent documents; engineering developments and information related to assigned area.

Considerable knowledge of: engineering and administrative management procedures, practices, and methods. Ability to: lead/coordinate the work of peer personnel or contractors engaged in a variety of engineering assignments; analyze and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and other technical materials and draw sound conclusions; organize in report form and present sound recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing; speak in public; train others in assigned area; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public. 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida with ten (10) years of progressively responsible traffic/transportation/ROW engineering experience including two years of lead experience. Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) design standards, Florida “Green Book”, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials standards including Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and Federal Highway Administration and FDOT project development requirements.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required.