Salary $95,576.00 - 121,867.20 Annually (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)“Pursuant to Section 110.205(2) of the Florida Statutes, this position is exempt from Veteran's Preference.”**Position subject to close at any time**This is a highly advanced professional and supervisory engineering position. Under general supervision, the special projects liaison serves as a high-level coordinator and neutral facilitator responsible for managing County incentivized initiatives, resolving complex issues that span multiple government entities, and acting as a point of contact between the stakeholders and government departments. This role functions similarly to an ombudsman but with a proactive focus on strategic projects and process improvement. This position works with considerable independence and requires advanced technical knowledge.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Manages, organizes, and directs project management activities for special projects, ensuring they are organized and executed in alignment with the county’s strategic objectives.
- Coordinates engineering and construction issues with other county departments, divisions, other governmental agencies, applicants, developers and engineers during the review and construction of development projects.
- Performs site inspections where assessments are being performed and provides immediate recommendations for corrective actions as necessary.
- Conducts meetings with the consultant engineers to discuss, debate, analyze and resolve all aspects of engineering designs and analysis issues related to developments.
- Attends and participates in community meetings as necessary and prepare presentations to County Departments, Board of County Commission and the Planning Commission regarding specific development issues, regulations, procedures and policies.
- Advises developers, engineers, and the public on county policies regarding storm water management, road design, grading design and other development related issues.
- Represents the division and the department at various meetings and conferences and on local technical and advisory committees.
- Prepares and submits required reports on section activities.
- Initiates and effectively recommends for approval to the Division Manager, hiring, termination, performance evaluations and disciplinary and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
- Serves as a liaison to resolve conflicts and promote effective collaboration among government agencies and stakeholders.
- Assists stakeholders in navigating services and addressing concerns efficiently.
- Leads collaborative reviews and meetings with staff, consultants, and technical experts to resolve complex development issues and ensure proposals comply with codes, policies, and regulations.
- Participates in inter-agency meetings and stakeholder briefings to gather input and resolve concerns.
- Facilitates communication between stakeholders, agencies, and departments to enhance service delivery during the planning and construction phases.
- Recommends process improvements for complex services, including engineering and technical reviews.
- Tracks project progress, follows up on actions, and reports key updates and recommendations to county leadership.
- Performs additional duties and tasks as may be assigned or as may be necessary, relating to the departments function.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering field.
Experience: Eight (8) years of engineering experience showing increasing levels of responsibility.
Required Licensure/Certification:
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license.
- Extensive Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
- Considerable knowledge of engineering design and transportation issues and programs.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse professionals and other County staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various groups and individuals.
- Ability to plan, organize, expedite, and set work priorities for program and assigned staff.
- Strong knowledge and hands on experience with storm water modeling and software.
- Ability to develop procedures to carry out policies.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices as applied in local government work program implementation, planning and goal setting.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to county issues, regulations, and programs relative to organizing and maintaining an effective department.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct effectively.
- Ability to present information, ideas, and recommendations clearly.
- Ability to exercise mature and sound judgment.
- Knowledge and ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
- Ability to handle a great variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently prioritizing of daily and monthly work (multi-tasking).
- Ability to determine when additional follow-up or analysis is needed.
- Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects while effectively prioritizing tasks and managing competing responsibilities.
- Skilled in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building with diverse professionals and internal teams.
- Highly analytical and organized, with sound judgment and the ability to identify when additional follow-up or analysis is needed.
- Independent and diplomatic, with interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships across departments and agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:Physical Demand: Light
- 20 pounds maximum lifting.
- Frequent (up to 2/3 of work time) lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.
- If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing.
- If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.
