County Engineer
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Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02576
Department: Public Works
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 06/20/2025
Closing Date: 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Target Hiring Range: $119,246.40 -$159,639.48 Pay Grade Range:$119,246.40 -$184,828.80
Depending on Qualifications and Experience
**Position subject to close at any time**
This position oversees and performs highly technical professional engineering for the Public Works Department. Position operates in a senior management capacity in construction and engineering and is responsible for directing the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, budgets, and projects. Works with considerable independence and decision-making authority, while performing the assigned duties.
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.
- Manages the planning, organization, and implementation for all technical engineering and surveying sections within the Public Works Department.
- Manages the development, implementation and control of the assigned Capital Improvement Program budgets and other projects as assigned; ensures all projects under charge are performed within established budgetary parameters, to include performing cost control activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control; develops and monitors professional engineering and surveying contracts. Develops, tracks, and maintains schedules for all assigned construction and engineering projects.
- May supervise divisions or functions as directed.Ensures compliance with all departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.
- Assist in issuance of Right-of-Way permits and manages Right of Way policies.
- Conducts and oversees all project meetings relating to design status and production of bridge inspection and remodeling.
- Coordinates with local, State, and Federal agencies, such as the City of St. Cloud, City of Orlando, City of Kissimmee, Florida Department of Transportation, U.S. Geological Survey, Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida Water Management District, and planning bodies to accomplish work objectives.
- Oversees records, legal descriptions, maintenance maps, right-of-way easements, and assigned land acquisition activities, coordinating with County Attorney's office and others as required to accomplish work objectives.
- Oversees public meetings relating to engineering and construction projects for the dissemination of information. Oversees reporting for all assigned Capital Improvement Projects.
- Coordinates and interacts with other departments to eliminate conflicts between Public Works projects, private development applications, and other County or public agency projects.
- 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 related Engineering degree
Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible technical experience, directly relating to civil engineering design or construction of civil engineering projects. Two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive skills in effectively directing staff comprised of professional engineers, construction managers, and project managers.
- Expert knowledge in civil engineering practices.
- Expert knowledge in construction practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulatory standards applicable to the work.
- Executive-level interpersonal, leadership, planning, management and communications skills; ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, government agencies, and the general public.
- Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
- Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files; ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demand: Medium
- 20 pounds maximum lifting.
- Occasional (up to 1/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- If less lifting is involved, will require significant walking/standing.
- If mostly sitting is involved, will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
- Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
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
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field? If so, please list type of degree and major/concentration in the (Education must be demonstrated in the "Education" section of the application).
02
Briefly explain and list your years of progressively responsible technical experience directly relating to civil engineering design and construction of civil engineering projects. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.
03
Are you a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida? (If yes, please ensure to include the certification information in the "Certificates and License" section of the application.) If none, list N/A
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess in a supervisory capacity? (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application)
05
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, please make sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a valid Drivers' License, If so from what State?
Required Question
- Location:
- Kissimmee
- Job Type:
- PartTime