Civil Designer

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Civil Designer is responsible for performing technical design and drafting, developing construction documents and cost estimates, and project coordination work for municipal infrastructure projects including transportation systems, stormwater management, water / wastewater utilities, and public facilities. This position supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of public works projects under the supervision of a licensed engineer or project manager. The Civil Designer collaborates closely with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure solutions that meet the City's operational and community needs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Utility Design Manager and is carried out with significant independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The tasks listed below represent most of the time spent working in this position. Supervisor may assign additional tasks within the scope of this classification, as necessary.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Civil Designer are :

Design and Drafting :

• Prepares and reviews civil engineering design plans and technical drawings for municipal projects, including water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater management systems, transportation systems, and miscellaneous facilities.
• Utilizes AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite, and other design software to produce construction documents, plan sheets, profiles, grading plans, and as-built drawings.
• Ensures designs comply with FDOT, FDEP, SJRWMD, Orange County, and City of Apopka standards, as well as other applicable regulatory agencies.

Project Coordination :

Standards Development and Quality Assurance :

Research and Communication :

Collaboration and Representation :

OTHER DUTIES :

Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Civil Designer shall possess the following essential competencies :

Technical Knowledge :

Analytical and Administrative Skills :

Communication and Interpersonal Skills :

General Skills :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.

JOB LOCATION

The Administration Building within the City Public Services Complex is the primary location; however, work may be required within all City owned buildings, facilities, land, streets, rights-of-way, and any location within the City jurisdictional or utility service area. Work requires occasional travel to other locations.

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ADA Statement : The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER :

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and / or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.