Engineer I, II or III - Lakeland, United States - City of Lakeland

Description

Salary : $70, $128,172.17 Annually

Location : Lakeland, FL

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number:

Department: Water Utilities

Division: Water Engineering

Opening Date: 11/13/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is a highly responsible engineering position. An employee in this classification is responsible for the preparation and review of difficult and complex engineering assignments associated with planning, design, operation, and construction-based projects and studies. Work is under the general supervision of the Engineering Supervisor. Responsibilities afford the opportunity for independent judgment and action in planning details of work and in making technical decisions.

This position is for an Engineer III however, it may be filled at the level of a Engineer I or II

AND

This posting reflects the essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for Engineer III; however, applicants may view the complete job description for Engineer I and II on the City of Lakeland's employment page.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares scope of work for a given project or study which requires data gathering, specifications, plans, diagrams, schematics, equipment/materials and cost estimates for aspects of the project or study.
• Scope of work also includes project management and quality control of work done by parties associated with the project or study.
• Investigates and analyzes plant operation and maintenance problems; determines solutions.
• Designs and/or implements modifications or improvements to the plants or other City facilities.
• Assists other divisions and City departments on multi-disciplinary projects and studies.
• Represents the City as liaison to other utility and industry organizations involved in the projects or studies.
• Acts as the City's representative/liaison with residential and commercial developers in all phases of the development.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision may be exercised over lower level engineering, technical, and trades personnel.
• Performs related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications for Engineer I:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in engineering science.

Qualifications for Engineer II:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in engineering science
• Three (3) years of experience in related engineering work.

Qualification for Engineer III:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year (4) college or university with Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience in related engineering work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid state of Florida driver's license. The employing division will indicate which class of license and/or endorsement is required.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Ability to attend meetings and visit job sites at locations other than primary work assignment area.
• May be required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical
  • Pulmonary Function
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s)

May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

This position may be designated as Mission Critical by Department Director and City Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive knowledge of fundamental and applied engineering sciences, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of general business practices, financial understanding & analysis.
• Extensive skill in the use of drafting software, engineering and mathematical references.
• Extensive skill with tables, charts, and computer equipment required in professional engineering work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to exhibit good leadership characteristics and responsibility.
• Complete knowledge of the design of water and wastewater systems.
• Complete knowledge of Utility standards and policies as they relate to development projects.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Requires sedentary and active work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations.
  
• The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland
2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at

Family & Medical Leave
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at

Pension Plan
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:
Plan C Employee 3.12%
Employer 15.64%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Sue Cook at

Suggestion Awards
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking
Free while at work.

Break Periods
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.

For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at or

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at

01

Have you successfully graduated from a regionally accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in engineering science?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your years of experience in engineering work.

• No experience
• Some experience, but less than one year
• At least one year, but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, but less than 9 years
• At least 9 years, but less than 12 years
• At least 12 years, but less than 15 years
• 15 years or more

03

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

04

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question