• Job Description

  Req#: 4257573
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Benefits of Broward County Employment
  High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:
  Single $10.39 – Family $76.94
  Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually
  Consumer-Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums:
  Single $78.64 – Family $273.13
  Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
  457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
  Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
  Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
  Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
  Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
  Paid Parental Leave
  
  THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
  
  
  
  
  The Broward County Board of County Commissioners Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Staff Engineer in the Rail Division.
  
  
  Broward County Transit (BCT), the second largest transit system in Florida is seeking an innovative, and highly qualified Staff Engineer to support the Rail Division's planning, design and construction of rail transit systems and projects. The rail transit elements include train control/signaling system, communications system, traction electrification system (TES), automated fare collection system, light rail vehicles, passenger stations, park-and-ride/transit center facilities, maintenance and service facilities and the Operations and Control Center.
  
  
  The successful candidate will possess technical and procedural writing skills, as well as excellent verbal and presentation skills. Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, ACAD) are preferred. Key responsibilities of the Staff Engineer in the Rail Division are as follows.
  
  
  • Organizes workloads, establishes, and adjusts priorities, and accomplishes objectives within established scopes, budgets, and schedules; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in rail related fields; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
  • Attends and participates in professional meetings including project meetings, Safety and Security Review Committee meetings, and change management reviews.
  • Provides updates of the design criteria, standard specifications, standard drawings, and other standards for Broward County Transit (BCT).
  • Develops engineering designs and cost estimates.
  • Develops and implements work plans and schedules.
  • Provides technical analysis and review in support of BCT projects.
  • Coordinates designs with other divisions/departments to assure effective interfaces.
  • Establishes and manages effective internal and external communication and coordination with Broward County departments, consultants, contractors, and member agencies.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with executive managers, stakeholders, and transit constituencies.
  • Assists with the management and coordination of consultants and contractors.
  • Uses technical and procedural writing skills as well as excellent verbal and presentation skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, ACAD) are preferred.
  • May review plans and documentation for compliance with Federal Transit Authority (FTA) standards, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) standards, laws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to public transportation.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  
  General Description
  Performs a variety of engineering tasks as an intern.
  
  
  Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
  
  
  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in an engineering field related to the area of assignment.
  
  
  Special Certifications and Licenses
  None
  
  Preferences
  • Additional Bachelor's Degree in Separate/Relevant Field
  • Master's Degree or higher with major coursework in Management, Engineering, or field related to area of assignment
  • State of Florida Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
  • OSHA Certification
  • Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Rail Related Certification
  • One or more years of experience with Federal Transit Authority (FTA) standards, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, or American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) standards
  • One or more years of experience in preparing and reviewing specifications and drawings to ensure compliance with design, licensing, and regulatory standards
  • One or more years experience in rail/transit construction, maintenance, or operations
  • One or more years experience intermediate to advanced skills in related software applications
  • One or more years Project Management, Budget Development, or Engineering Construction plans development experience
  The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
  
  
  Provides engineering support in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering projects.
  
  
  Collects and processes engineering related data; prepares project scope of work, schedule, and design; performs geographical information system (GIS) analysis, produces maps, and maintains geodatabases.
  Reviews application packages for new projects and modifications to existing sites, which include engineering construction plans, calculations, surveys, geo-technical reports, and legal documentation against County and State codes.
  Prepares technical review comments and requests additional information from engineers and property owners for revisions to calculations and plans; prepares technical reports with project specific information, license conditions, engineering data, and calculation summaries.
  Reviews engineering construction certifications and surveyed plans for compliance with County and State codes; performs site inspections for construction compliance and identify deficiencies in inspection reports.
  Communicates with developers, attorneys, engineers, banks, and the general public for the purpose of reviewing construction plans and specifications and the issuance of permits; performs research to respond to queries and complaints.
  Reviews permit applications and contractor licenses for accuracy and validity; upon determination that the information is accurate, enters into the County's database and construction permits are thereafter issued.
  May review plans for compliance with County and Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) standards and specifications.
  Performs related work as assigned.
  Physical Demands
  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
  
  
  Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
  
  
  Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
  Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
  
  
  Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions.
  County Core Competencies
  All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  
  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
  Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
  
  
  
  
  Emergency Management Responsibilities
  Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  County-wide Employee Responsibilities
  All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
  
  
  
  
  All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

• About the company

  Broward County is a diverse, vibrant, urban community with parks, beaches, and green space. Broward has something for everyone. Positioned at the center of Southeast Florida, we are environmentally and economically sustainable and a gateway to the international marketplace. Broward County is a regional body working together with government partners and stakeholders to achieve common goals. We are home to innovation and a great place to live, work, play, and visit.

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