Utilities Plans Examiner Coordinator #2024-075

Highly responsible for technical work enforcing local, state, and federal utility regulations. Oversees 811 "Call Before You Dig" and FDOT and Broward County City utility right-of-way permit submittal evaluations.

Manages related utility Bldg. E-plan reviews and coordinates approval. Works under the direct supervision of the Utilities Field Operations Superintendent or designee.

Performs reviews through various programs and attends Pre-Application Meetings (PAM), Development Review Committee (DRC), and pre-construction meetings. Coordinate with internal and external customers for various design review submittals. Capable of rendering interpretations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Broward County, and City of Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances/City Engineering Standard Design details and adopted policies and procedures to ensure the technical provisions of the code(s) are being administered.

 Monitors and evaluates FDEP Notices of intent/certification for water systems, Broward County Wastewater permits/certifications, and City utility-related NPDES submittals. Also, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Broward County right-of-way permit submittals for city-owned utility connections or adjustments. Coordinates approval.

  Examines large and complex projects to determine whether they have been designed in accordance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) and City Engineering Standard details and all applicable regulatory agency code standards.   Consult with architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, and home/business owners on building permit applications.  Examines all documentation and specifications submitted for new or altered residential, commercial, and public buildings or right-of-way improvements related to proposed city-owned utility water, reuse, wastewater, and stormwater facilities and appurtenances.

 May perform field inspections to better understand complex projects for review purposes.  Perform mandatory/verification inspections for water/reuse service work in progress or completed, either approving, disapproving, or issuing a notice of correction when applicable.  Investigates complaints regarding alleged code violations, determines the validity of the claims, and recommends remedial action in coordination with the Code Compliance Department.

Attends court hearings as an expert witness.   Monitors, evaluates, calculates, and tracks project water/reuse consumptive use and wastewater discharge in relation to the City's Consumptive Use and large user agreement permits.  Participates in Rapid Impact/Damage Utility Assessment deployments immediately following a wind and flood storm event.

 Manages City Underground Utility, Locates contract and contractor benchmarking performance, investigates complaints, and verifies invoice payments for service. Performs related work as required.  This is an essential position which requires incumbents to report to work during catastrophic events. Must possess intellectual curiosity and a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.

High school diploma or equivalent required. State of Florida Class "1" Operator's License in water distribution or the ability to obtain the Class 1 license within one year from the date of appointment or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other closely related field is required.

Actual utility construction experience required. Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required. Must possess at least five (5) years of progressive responsible experience in water/reuse or wastewater operations with a minimum of 3-years serving in a supervisory capacity and 2-years performing construction plans examination and inspections.

Must possess a Backflow Prevention Tester license or obtain license during the one-year probationary period. Asset Management, GIS, and Hydraulic model knowledge are a plus. Additional FW&PCOA class certifications are a plus for wastewater, stormwater, and/or reuse.

Dual license/certification preferred. Preferred skills: Experience with the practices, regulations, materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, documentation, and construction of water-reuse distribution and wastewater systems.

Work Days/Hours          :  Monday

• Thursday, 7:00 a.m.

• 6:00 p.m.

Job Status                     :  (X) Full time               (  ) Part time/temporary

Department/Number      :  Utilities/Water Distribution/3330                      Pay Plan/Grade:  50/27

Position is open until filled.

The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good".  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law.  The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas.  The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.