Civil Engineer I (Development Review)
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Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02615
Department: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Opening Date: 07/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
**Position subject to close at any time**
Salary $63,190.44 - 80,568.80 Annually (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under professional direction, the purpose of the position is to perform specialized engineering work to plan, coordinate and implement County development activities. Employees in this classification perform at a professional level and are accountable for reviewing and evaluating development projects in compliance with all applicable County/State/Federal codes and regulations, and according to all acceptable engineering practices. Work includes reviewing and evaluating technical documents, construction plans (residential and commercial) development and roadway design. Employee works with a high degree of independence and initiative and may confer with the Principal Engineer and /or the Manager on matters involving complex development matters.
Essential Job Functions
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.
- Performs routine professional and technical engineering design review work relative to the County's development submittals.
- Manages and assists in the review of all applications of development in the Development Review Section to ensure planning, development, design and construction is completed in compliance with all applicable County/State/Federal codes and regulations, and according to all acceptable engineering practices.
- Assists in the development and enforcement of all Land Development Codes applicable to all existing facilities, proposed improvements and new construction.
- Performs intermediate to complex technical engineering work.
- Performs engineering design work in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal streets, drainage, paving, grading, sidewalks, grounds, building facilities and other County property.
- Reviews and evaluates applications for development to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations; inspects construction sites to determine conformance of site to design specifications.
- Reviews and evaluates applications for development to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations; inspects construction sites to determine conformance of site to approved plans.
- Researches, prepares reports, drafts specifications, and presents recommendations for special tasks as delegated by the respective Manager.
- Coordinates with technical review staff, project coordinators, planning and zoning staff, traffic and storm water sections to address issues that may arise from the review of development applications.
- Maintains open communication to coordinate with developers, consultants, State and local agencies and the dissemination of information.
- Attend DRC meetings, Planning, Board of County Commission, and Community meetings, and maintains open communication to coordinate with developers, consultants, State and local agencies and the dissemination of information.
- Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and utilities work as applied to the development, design, construction and coordination.
- Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state's building construction industry.
- Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of capital improvement projects, e.g., plans review, design, inspections.
- Ability to review and interpret construction project plans, and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards.
- Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.
- Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files.
- Ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications.
- Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants and the general public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demand: Medium
- 50 pounds maximum lifting.
- If less lifting is involved will require significant walking/standing.
- Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Exposure to field environment (adverse weather conditions).
Employee Benefits
Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.
Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan
Coverage
Employee
Employee + 1
Family
Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$118.34
$184.08
HRA Buy-Up
$35.14
$159.17
$247.60
Dental Base
$0.00
$12.47
$22.96
Dental Buy-Up
$3.28
$18.86
$31.99
Vision
$3.42
$6.84
$9.15
Short-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Long-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.
Basic Life Insurance Policy
At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Employee Health Center
The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals
Service Time
Accruals Per Month
1 month - 5 years
8 hours
5 years and 1 month - 10 years
10 hours
10 years and 1 month - 15 years
12 hours
15 years and 1 month - 20 years
13.34 hours
20 years and over
16.66 hours
Sick Leave Accruals
Classification
Accruals Per Month
Full time employees
8 hours
Part time employees
4 hours
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving - Day After
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Administrative Leave
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Sick Leave Bank
Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program
Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Up to five (5) working days off.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.
Employee Recognition Program
We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "You've Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.
01
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, be sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree (or greater) in Civil Engineering or a related field? If so, please list the major. (Education must be demonstrated in the "Education" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.
04
Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If yes, what state?
Required Question
- Location:
- Kissimmee
- Job Type:
- PartTime
