PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
In general, this classification performs professional engineering work to support the operation and maintenance (O&M) of FKAA water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems, as well as assist in the design and development of renewal and replacement (R&R) projects and capital improvement projects in the capital improvement program (CIP). This position reports to the Director of Engineering.
The successful applicants will be initially subject to a six (6) month probationary period.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Manages projects administered by the Engineering Department, which can be either capital improvements or operations support. Responsible for preparing planning reports, design drawings and contract specifications under the direction of the Principal Engineer.
Assists in providing both water and/or wastewater treatment process support to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) treatment operations and water quality staff as required to troubleshoot operational issues and evaluate existing treatment processes to identify ways to optimize processes to increase reliability, ease of operation and cost efficiency.
Assists in developing and maintaining hydraulic modeling for the FKAA water transmission and individual distribution systems, as well as for the individual pressurized sewer collection and transmission systems. Using models, reviews and optimizes operational paradigms to increase reliability, ease of operation and cost efficiency.
Assists in developing, maintaining, implementing and optimizing procedures with respect to field activities such as: unidirectional flushing planning and implementation, valve exercising, field pipeline disinfection, pipeline coating inspection, inspection of pumps and other mechanical equipment, sewer main and lateral inspection, fat/oil/grease (FOG) control, sewer manhole inspection, water leak detection, infiltration and inflow (I&I) detection and mitigation, and other field operations as assigned.
Assists in preparing engineering reports in support of all regulatory agency permits; reviews and updates Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for FKAA fuel facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
Assists in and/or designs the FKAA water accounting program including, but not limited to: developing and implementing field plans to measure water, identifying and developing remediation for lost water, preparing water balance summary for water loss reporting, and working with municipals/county on Water Supply Plans.
Assists in and/or develops and implements the automated water meter data collection program; develops all related renewal and replacement (R&R) or Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to improve reliability and overall system coverage.
Assists in managing the FKAA Asset Management Program by coordinating annual field asset inventory and condition assessments, conducting regular asset criticality assessments, and defining a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program on critical assets.
Assists in capital planning through review of asset maintenance histories and other relevant asset data, as well as identifying projects identified in the FKAA Master Plan.
May supervise and/or manage administrative and/or field personnel as assigned.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs administrative work, as assigned
Provides assistance to other employees or departments, as needed
Performs other related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering required with a minimum of three (3) years previous experience within a water/wastewater utility and/or consulting engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater system design.
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A Master’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience as indicated above.
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Must be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six (6) months of hire.
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Must have a valid State driver license, with the ability to obtain a State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of hire.
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Requires advanced computer skills to utilize word processing and spreadsheet programs to generate reports, graphics, tables, etc.; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and experience in database development and management desired.
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Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors or temperature extremes.
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
