Item C19BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 17, 2007 Division: Engineering_
Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Engineering_
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: David S. Koppel, 292-4426
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval to create the position of Senior Engineering Technician –
Wastewater.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Currently, only one position (Senior Administrator – Sewer Projects) exists
to handle all duties associated with wastewater projects throughout the County. The workload relating
to funding, technical issues, and administration is too much for one person to handle.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval as stated above. Pay Grade 9 – Range $40,307 to
$58,446, plus benefits.
TOTAL COST: BUDGETED:
$40,307-$58,446, plus benefits Yes X No
COST TO COUNTY:SOURCE OF FUNDS:
same MSTU-Wastewater
REVENUE PRODUCING:AMOUNT PER MONTHYear ____
Yes No
APPROVED BY:
County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management ____
DOCUMENTATION:
Included Not Required_____
DISPOSITION:AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 11/06
MONROE COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position TitleDate
: SR. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – WASTEWATER :
Position LevelFLSA StatusClass Code
: 9 : Exempt : 9-
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Primary function is to assist the Sr. Administrator, Sewer Projects in the planning, design, construction and
funding of wastewater projects throughout Monroe County.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* 1. Reviews design of sewer projects prepared by others.
* 2. Coordinates work between utilities, consultants, contractors, permit agencies and local jurisdictions.
* 3. Performs construction observation and reports to Sr. Administrator any deviations from plans.
Investigates complaints and provides recommendations.
* 4. Prepares project revenue and expenditure reports for multiple projects to track invoice payment and
available funds. Reviews and prepares audit slips for payment of invoices.
* 5. Assists with the management of connection fee collection program.
6. Identifies grant opportunities, prepares grant applications and completes appropriate reporting to granting
agencies. Coordinates with Budget Department, Clerk of Court and County Attorney to confirm financial and
legal sufficiency of funding strategies.
7. Confirms compliance with procedures for routing of documents requiring Board of County Commission
approval.
8. Reviews and prepares permit applications.
* 9. Prepares progress reports and develops data management strategies.
*10. Assists in the preparation of requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, and funding sources.
11. Reviews and prepares specifications, cost estimates, project schedules and correspondence.
*12. Researches technical and regulatory issues.
13. Performs related assignments as directed.
* Indicates an “essential” job function.
The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this
job.
Position TitleClass CodePosition Level
: SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN : 9- : 9
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:Associate’s Degree or Two Year College equivalent required.
Experience:3 to 5 years. Construction, technician or drafting experience would be helpful. Must
possess valid Florida driver’s license.
Impact of Actions: Makes decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of an
entire department. Position duties may include responsibility for developing strategic
plans for one or more divisions.
Complexity:Analytic: Work is non-standardized and widely varied requiring the interpretation and
application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents used in
combination. Frequently, the application of multiple, technical activities is employed;
therefore, analytical ability and inductive thinking are required. Problem solving involves
identification and analysis of diverse issues.
Decision Making: Analytic: Supervision is present to establish and review broad objectives relative to basic
position duties or departmental responsibilities. Independent judgment is required to study
previously established, often partially relevant guidelines; plan for various interrelated
activities; and coordinate such activities within a work unit or while completing a project.
CommunicationRequires regular internal and external contacts to carry out programs and to explain
with Others:
specialized matters. Occasionally requires contact with officials at higher levels on
matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion, as well as with the public
involving the enforcement of regulations, policies and procedures.
Managerial Skills: Responsible for orienting and training others, and assigning and reviewing their work.
May also be responsible for acting in a "lead" or "senior" capacity over other positions
performing essentially the same work, or related technical tasks and reporting to a higher
level on a formal basis.
Working Conditions/ Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Work environment
Physical Effort: involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
On Call On call 24 hours pending disasters.
Requirements:
APPROVALS
Department Head:
Name: Elizabeth Wood Signature: _________________________Date: _____________
Division Director:
Name: David S. Koppel, PE Signature: _________________________Date: _____________
County Administrator:
Name: Thomas J. Willi Signature: _________________________Date: _____________
On this date I have received a copy of my job description relating to my employment with Monroe
County.
Name: __________________________ Signature: _________________________Date: _____________