City Engineer

Salary : $4,666.03 - $8,441.89 Biweekly
Location : Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02416
Department: Public Works Engineering
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
Highly responsible position for developing and supervising professional level work of considerable difficulty in coordinating all City engineering activities. Responsibilities include administration duties associated with budget, employee administration, routine administrative programs and planning, developing and directing major programs and projects of the Engineering Division.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Supervises the planning and design of complex public works projects; estimates quantities and cost of such projects
• Analyzes conflicting design requirements and approves changes
• Plans, organizes, directs and is responsible for the performance of the engineering, right-of-way and surveying functions
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for proposed projects; prepares reports and recommendations to superiors; seals plans and approves contracts for construction and maintenance projects
• Plans, directs and coordinates the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with engineering plans, contracts, specifications and City Code
• Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work performed by subordinate staff personnel
• Maintains liaison with consulting engineers and appropriate County, State and Federal agencies regarding joint projects
• Meets with citizens and developers to discuss City codes and regulations, resolves concerns, and coordinates operations
• Interprets and defines specifications, ordinances and codes
• Prepares construction estimates for proposed City projects and serves as construction manager during project
• Reviews and approves construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and architects
• Advises City departments on matters relating to engineering and construction projects
• Develops and coordinates activities for capital budget projects
• Develops and supervises the Engineering Division operating and capital improvements projects (CIP)
• Directs the preparation and submission of grant applications and serves as grant administrator for programs funded by grants
• Performs other related work as assigned by the Public Works Director

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) with a four (4) year degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration as issued by the State of Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
• Seven (7) years of professional and administrative public works experience that includes planning, design and design review, four years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Florida driver's license prior to appointment and maintain throughout employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment with field work as necessary
• There is frequent use of the hands and hand-eye coordination in the operation of various equipment and tools
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, walk, stoop, hear, use hand to finger, handle, feel and operate office equipment
• The employee is occasionally required to perform light lifting (up to 14 lbs.) and reach above the shoulders
• The ability and qualification to drive a City vehicle

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all state, county and city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at
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Did you graduate from a college or university accredited by the American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) with a four (4) year degree in civil engineering or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration as issued by the State of Florida Board of Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have seven (7) years of professional and administrative public works experience that includes planning, design and design review, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

05

I acknowledge that I must obtain a Florida driver's license prior to appointment and maintain throughout employment. NOTE: If you have a Florida driver's license, please check box indicating N/A.

• Yes
• No
• N/A

06

I acknowledge that in order to claim Veterans Preference, I must indicate it on the application form and attach proper documentation. NOTE: If you are not claiming Veterans Preference, please check box indicating N/A.

• I acknowledge and agree to the above
• N/A

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