Construction Specialist II
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Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13257-0725
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Facilities Construction
Opening Date: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $29.08 - $40.71
Pay Grade: N41 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST II!
Engineering work in the preparation, review, and execution of plans, designs, permitting, and specifications of facility and building projects. Duties may include coordinating with design consultants, contractors, and Project Managers with respect to ensuring quality outcomes for projects. Duties will include plans and specifications review, site Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and supervision of QA/QC team members for facility and building projects. Provides coordination and management assistance during construction of projects.
Essential Job Functions
Supervises the in-house QA/QC team during the design and building phases of construction and renovation projects. In coordination with a Sr. Project Manager, works to coordinate and review engineering consultant's designs, plans, and specifications for construction projects. Supervises and assists in the preparation and obtaining of all required regulatory agency permits. Manages and supervises the construction and inspection activities of projects. Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Prepares quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and technical reports. Makes engineering investigations and prepares reports on findings. Prepares plans, specifications, and manages minor projects. Provides technical assistance to in-house construction and maintenance forces and other departments. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of engineering.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of site, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering in building construction.
- Ability to prepare, read, and interpret moderately complex engineering plans.
- Ability to prepare and submit clear and precise engineering and related reports orally and written.
- Knowledge of NFPA, ADA, and Florida Building Codes.
- Skilled in the use of testing instrumentation.
- Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of engineers, contractors, technicians, and clerical personnel.
- Ability to supervise a team of QA/QC team members to ensure quality project outcomes.
- Ability to work with the public, architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, County employees, and elected officials.
- Completion of Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) Certification highly desired.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and three (3) years' of directly related field experience in construction or engineering OR an Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and five (5) years' of directly related field experience in construction or engineering.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in construction or engineering?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
- Acknowledged
- Declined
07
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
- Yes
- No
08
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
- Yes
- No
09
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
- Yes
- No
10
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
11
How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Other
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
Required Question
- Location:
- New Port Richey
- Job Type:
- FullTime
