Contract Field Representative

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to ensure that contracted work performed on the system meets all applicable minimum standards and contract requirements. Employees in this classification act as the Authority’s representative on the job site. Position reports to the Contract Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the 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. Inspects work performed by FKAA’s in-house construction crew, contractors, or independent contractors, performing work on the system under permit. Acts as the Authority’s representative in dealings with contractors and engineering firm personnel. Establishes and maintains on a daily basis, detailed, chronological and photographical records of work performed by contractors, as well as records of pertinent conversations/decisions; maintains records of performance tests, i.e., static pressure, bacteriological compaction of backfill; tests pumps/motors and related electrical and computer-based control systems. Reviews and interprets engineering and architectural plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure contractors’ strict compliance in all areas of contract; provides recommendations on alternatives to plans and specifications when strict compliance of plans and specifications is not feasible. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Verifies quantities for payment.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Takes samples for bacteriological analysis, tests water for total chlorine content. Determines degree of compliance with specified field density requirements for backfill utilizing Troxler nuclear density testing equipment. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in civil, mechanical, and structural engineering; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes contracting in the civil engineering construction field, including experience in water and wastewater utility construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Must possess or be able to obtain, Troxler Nuclear Density Gauge Operator Certification and Worksite Traffic Intermediate Certification within six months of employment. Must obtain the CSUS (Red Book) certificate within 12 months of hire date. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or electric currents. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.