Project Coordinator - Utility Capital Projects - Utility Systems Department

Job Title

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management.

Position Summary

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials. Works in concert with Capital Engineering Division engineers, project managers, and inspectors to coordinate on the delivery of Capital projects in design, construction, studies and assessments, etc. The nature of the work may include technical work such as the review of engineering plans, specifications, daily progress reports, and invoices, as well as field work such as verification of GIS maps, surveys, and construction activities. Other related tasks may be added to facilitate the smooth running of the Division. And as with all USD employees, this position will help facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

Essential Duties

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Works in conjunction with Capital Engineering Division engineers, project managers, and inspectors.
• Coordinate among Divisions within the Utility Systems Department (USD), between the USD and other City Departments, engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Coordinate the delivery of Capital Engineering division construction projects by ensuring the contractor's adherence to approved design, standards, specifications, and permit requirements; helps identify improprieties and deficiencies therein. Tasks include:
• Review of plans, specifications, bid items list, schedules and contracts prior to construction.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Observe and inspect construction work in progress.
• Review as-built drawings against inspector markups at the conclusion of construction.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of construction required; utility construction preferred. A minimum of six (6) months of electronic plan review and markup experience preferred. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of water and/or sewer line construction methods, governmental laws and policies pertaining thereto preferred.
• Ability to inspect water and/or sewer line installations to assure that construction is performed according to specifications and best practices.
• Ability to note and report deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction methods; monitor job progress; assure that field sketches and are accurate.
• Participates and provides input, as requested, regarding the overall direction and management of the Capital Engineering Division.
• Working knowledge of general office software such as Word, Excel and PDF as well as willingness to learn other software tools available.
• Willingness to practice and enforce good safety procedures.
• Present and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to complete assignments within time commitment constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, the public, employees, and officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee is exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

Please Read Carefully Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It