Principal Engineer - Special Projects Liaison

• Manages, organizes, and directs project management activities for special projects, ensuring they are organized and executed in alignment with the county’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinates engineering and construction issues with other county departments, divisions, other governmental agencies, applicants, developers and engineers during the review and construction of development projects.
• Performs site inspections where assessments are being performed and provides immediate recommendations for corrective actions as necessary.
• Conducts meetings with the consultant engineers to discuss, debate, analyze and resolve all aspects of engineering designs and analysis issues related to developments.
• Attends and participates in community meetings as necessary and prepare presentations to County Departments, Board of County Commission and the Planning Commission regarding specific development issues, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Advises developers, engineers, and the public on county policies regarding storm water management, road design, grading design and other development related issues.
• Represents the division and the department at various meetings and conferences and on local technical and advisory committees.
• Prepares and submits required reports on section activities.
• Initiates and effectively recommends for approval to the Division Manager, hiring, termination, performance evaluations and disciplinary and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
• Serves as a liaison to resolve conflicts and promote effective collaboration among government agencies and stakeholders.
• Assists stakeholders in navigating services and addressing concerns efficiently.
• Leads collaborative reviews and meetings with staff, consultants, and technical experts to resolve complex development issues and ensure proposals comply with codes, policies, and regulations.
• Participates in inter-agency meetings and stakeholder briefings to gather input and resolve concerns.
• Facilitates communication between stakeholders, agencies, and departments to enhance service delivery during the planning and construction phases.
• Recommends process improvements for complex services, including engineering and technical reviews.
• Tracks project progress, follows up on actions, and reports key updates and recommendations to county leadership.

• Performs additional duties and tasks as may be assigned or as may be necessary, relating to the departments function.

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license.

• Extensive Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
• Considerable knowledge of engineering design and transportation issues and programs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse professionals and other County staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various groups and individuals.
• Ability to plan, organize, expedite, and set work priorities for program and assigned staff.
• Strong knowledge and hands on experience with storm water modeling and software.
• Ability to develop procedures to carry out policies.
• Knowledge of the principals and practices as applied in local government work program implementation, planning and goal setting.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to county issues, regulations, and programs relative to organizing and maintaining an effective department.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct effectively.
• Ability to present information, ideas, and recommendations clearly.
• Ability to exercise mature and sound judgment.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
• Ability to handle a great variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently prioritizing of daily and monthly work (multi-tasking).
• Ability to determine when additional follow-up or analysis is needed.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects while effectively prioritizing tasks and managing competing responsibilities.
• Skilled in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building with diverse professionals and internal teams.
• Highly analytical and organized, with sound judgment and the ability to identify when additional follow-up or analysis is needed.
• Independent and diplomatic, with interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships across departments and agencies.

Physical Demand: Light

• 20 pounds maximum lifting.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of work time) lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs.
• If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing.
• If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.