JOB
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under general direction, the position is responsible for managing and coordinating activities relating to County maintained infrastructure, including but not limited to roadway improvements, traffic control devices, storm water projects, and utility permits.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Facilitates engineering functions and manages the planning, design, and construction of transportation and storm water projects. This includes managing professional services and construction contracts and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, as directed.Applies engineering principles in the planning / environmental phase, design phase, and construction phase of projects, as assigned.Inspects construction sites and reviews construction progress to ensure conformity to plans, specifications, and schedules, as needed.Performs inspections of roadways to determine pavement conditions and supports the pavement management program, as directed.Reviews studies and site plans submitted by developers or their agents and assists in recommending mitigation measures.Assures the accurate review and interpretation of specifications, plans, service agreements, codes, regulations, permit conditions, standards, and laboratory analyses, as directed.Assists in resolving rights-of-way issues that include road closing / vacation petitions, title examinations, survey work for boundary surveys and legal descriptions, and coordination of consultant assistance, as needed, to address rights-of-way issues.Assists in preparing documents required for selecting consultants and contractors; serves as a member of selection committees for reviewing vendor qualifications.Assists with Driveway Permit, Utility Permit, and Rights-of-Way Use Programs to ensure compliance with the Sumter County Code of Ordinances and Design Standards.Reviews Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and publications for design, construction, and maintenance information related to roads, traffic, and storm water facilities.Prepares and revises cost estimates for economic analysis of any given project.Provides technical engineering support for natural and engineered infrastructure systems.Assists with the review and preparation of various grant applications or projects to enable the County receive, State, Federal, or other funding.In case of an emergency or crisis (hurricane, tornado, flood, etc.), the position must respond / perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by the supervisor.Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the County's offices or work facilities. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable vision (with or without correction)Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)Moderate lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds)WalkingStandingCrawlingKneelingBendingStoopingPhysical stamina to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditionsAbility to operate a motor vehicle ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in varying weather conditionsWorks in or around noise, vibrations, or dust Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.FLSA Non-Exempt StatusReviewed 06/11/2024
