Project Coordinator- Regulatory Division-Public Works Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE .

The starting salary range for this position is $26.58 - $30.57, depending on qualifications

Technical skilled and staff assistant functions pertaining to the Public Works Regulatory Division. Work involves a variety of engineering duties associated with the planning and review of Commercial Development projects to include participating as a member of the Site Plan Review Committee and providing oversight to assigned Capital Improvement (CIP) and Commercial Projects.

Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative of 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.

• Reviews plans, calculations, permits, and other documentation related to commercial and residential construction for conformance with applicable City ordinances, particularly those involving transportation and stormwater management.
• Responsible for project correspondence and management of commercial projects including coordination with applicants, other Divisions, Departments, and Agencies.
• Attends meetings as a representative of the Regulatory Division or City of Port St. Lucie.
• Participates in the Site Plan Review Process and serves as a department representative in the Site Plan Review Committee meeting.
• Conducts research, responds to Citizen Comments, and prepares written summaries as they relate to commercial development issues.
• Perform and evaluate reports/data for various engineering related subjects as they apply to the Regulatory Division, CIP projects or the Department.
• Makes field observations to verify or gather information on existing conditions; design alternatives; and progress of residential and commercial construction.
• Manages assigned CIP project tasks including administration of contract, review of pay requests, cost estimates change orders, and schedules.
• Serves as a liaison between City, public, developers, contractors, and other regulatory agencies with regards to assigned projects.
• Makes field observations to verify or obtain information on existing conditions, possible design alternatives, and construction progress for assigned CIP Projects.
• Maintains Regulatory Division records and database.
• 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. Must be knowledgeable of City Land Development Codes, SFWMD regulations, and FDOT specifications. Minimum of three (3) years experience in responsible office work and two (2) years of experience working with residential and commercial applications and other regulatory agencies required. Advanced college-level course work in the fields of survey/mapping, civil engineering, computer-aided drafting/design, and/or experience in the field of construction and inspection is preferred. Possession of a valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, consultants, employees, the public, and officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of municipal and civil engineering objectives, purposes, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the inspection and testing of materials used in the construction of civil engineering projects.
• Advanced knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation for the purpose of preparing documents, composing letters, etc.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Department and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and documentation.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of flood zones, utility easements, and local maps.
• Knowledge of City codes and ordinances, and requirements of multiple outside agencies as they pertain to Public Works permits.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through on designated tasks.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Working knowledge of regulatory agency permitting and requirements (Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), etc.).
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare and understand budget, cost estimates, and accounting documentation for engineering-related projects and work.
• Ability to prepare, follow, and understand schedules for design, permitting, or construction projects.
• Ability to prepare written technical reports.
• Ability to learn to plan, schedule, and supervise work activities related to the design of civil engineering projects; survey stakeouts and inspections for residential and commercial construction; CIP roadway and drainage projects.
• 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 establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

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 life 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.