OPS Engineering Specialist IV - 37970019

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, seeks an Operations Engineering Specialist IV in Tallahassee to supervise design and construction for park infrastructure, including roads, facilities, and drainage structures.

You will plan projects, perform onsite inspections, coordinate with engineers and public agencies, manage permit applications, and oversee consulting services from design through construction.

Qualifications

• Four years of verifiable related experience in design project management, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Ability to plan and manage 20-30 projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 20-30 design and construction projects for park infrastructure.
• Lead project planning and scheduling.
• Perform onsite inspections and site visits.
• Liaise with engineers and government agencies.
• Prepare permit applications and approvals.
• Oversee consulting services from design through construction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Site inspections

Public sector experience

Construction knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

This Operations Engineering Specialist IV position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Design and Construction manages 20-30 design and construction projects simultaneously for park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, and drainage structures. The role involves project planning, onsite inspections, liaison with engineers and government agencies, permit applications, and proactive management of consulting services from design through construction. Located in Tallahassee, the position requires extensive verbal and written communication, site visits, and use of state vehicles.

Key qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in professional design project management, engineering, construction or related field
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of land use, site planning, design, and basic building construction
• Skill in professional design project management and contract management
• Ability to plan and manage 20-30 projects simultaneously and communicate effectively
• Experience managing public entity multi-million-dollar design projects (preferred)