Career Opportunities: Construction Project Specialist (22414)

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 Department:  Public Works Department               Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge    

Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

Open Until Filled.

$26.14 to $28.75 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  Government Center/Viera/Travels Countywide.  Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Performs skilled technical work coordinating and monitoring multiple County construction projects as assigned; the areas of specialization for this position are primarily horizontal construction (e.g. roads, bridges, sidewalks, and underground utilities) including but not limited to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), road maintenance repair projects, and complex specialized transportation projects.

REQUIREMENTS:  Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway, utility, and transportation construction, which includes three (3) years of project management experience preferably for a public agency; OR Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Transportation Construction Management, Civil Engineering or closely related field PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway, utility, and transportation construction which includes project management experience preferably for a public agency.  Additional qualifying education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   • LIFT: 30 lbs. 
   • CARRY: 30 lbs. 
   • PUSH: 30 lbs. 
   • PULL: 30 lbs. 
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   • STAND: 1 – 3 hours 
   • WALK: 1 – 3 hours 
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours 
   • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours 
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   • Balance; Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   • In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions: 
   
   • N/A