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We have a 3+ mos need for a detail‑oriented Temporary Analyst - Maintenance Program and Work Order Management teams. This is an on-site role and does not have the ability for a remote work situation.

This role will create standardized (“canned”) maintenance tasks derived from Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). This position involves interpreting MPD task data from Excel or PDF sources, analyzing Aircraft Maintenance Manual details (including effectivity, notes, and ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) references—as commonly found in MPD files and determining the appropriate parts, materials, and labor requirements for squawks or maintenance task creation.

The goal is to build consistent, accurate, and reusable squawk text that can be deployed across work orders to improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.

Key Responsibilities

1. MPD Data Interpretation

• Review and analyze MPD task data from Excel‑based or PDF‑based MPDs, including interval, task title, effectivity, and associated notes.
• Extract the required task information and convert it into a clear, concise canned squawk.
• Ensure consistency of squawk formatting across all tasks.

2. Aircraft Maintenance Manual Research & Parts Identification

• Investigate Aircraft Maintenance Manual entries, which commonly contain source notes, effectivity details, part Number applicability, ICA references, and material/part clues.
• Determine which parts are required for the task (filters, bolts, hardware, components, etc.).
• Document required parts, quantities, and any options or condition‑based replacements.
• Cross‑reference part applicability with aircraft model, serial number ranges, and effectivity.

3. Canned Squawk Creation – convert what is in MPT to excel

• Convert MPD tasks into standardized canned squawks that include:
• Task description
• Inspection or replacement instructions
• Required parts/materials
• Interval (FH/Months)
• Notes and special considerations
• Ensure squawks are clear, aviation‑appropriate, and compatible with Maintenance/ERP systems (Corridor).

4. Documentation & Data Quality

• Log all created squawks into the designated template or system.
• Maintain accuracy by validating MPD references and consistency with OEM documentation.
• Flag discrepancies or missing information to the supervisor for review.

5. Cross‑Functional Support

• Collaborate with Maintenance Planning, Engineering, Stores, and Work Order teams as needed.
• Provide clarification or corrective updates on previously created squawks.

Qualifications

Required

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience reading technical aviation documents (AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual, MPD Maintenance Planning document, IPC Illustrated parts catalog, CMM Component Maintenance Manual , etc.).
• Ability to interpret maintenance task data and map to parts/material requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel and PDF reference documents.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience with Corridor, CAMP, CMP, or similar MRO systems.
• Aviation maintenance or technical publications background.

The compensation for this position typically falls between $24.00 - $30.00 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Unit Supervisor (Highway Construction and Engineering Division).

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.



This position supports professionals responsible for managing capital and mobility advancement projects for Broward County's Highway Construction and Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating with multiple entities, including municipalities, state agencies, and local authorities. Work involves the review, planning, and coordination of the design and construction of County capital and mobility advancement projects, including schedules, budgets, and staff assignments.

General Description
Performs advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.

Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work related to roadway design and construction or closely related field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesPossess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.

Preferences* Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or closely related field* Certified in the use of one (1) or more of the following engineering programs (i.e. ICPR, ASAD, HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Synchro, HCS, IMSA), or similar
* Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) Certifications (Asphalt, Concrete, Earthwork, QC Manager, etc.)
* Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, Professional Surveyor & Mapper, General Contractor License, or similar
* Project Management Professional and/or Certified Public Manager
* Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control Training Certification
* At least ten (10) years of experience in design and construction of roadway/traffic projects
* At least five (5) years of experience in one (1) of the following specialized fields of engineering: Traffic Operations, Structures, Drainage, Geotechnical, Construction Management
* At least three (3) years of experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
* At least two (2) years of experience in governmental contract and procurement
* At least two (2) years of experience in the preparation of agenda items and/or resolutions

SCOPE OF WORK

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Schedules, assigns, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates field surveys, plan design, preparation and review, cost estimate development, and specifications preparation; participates in the development and design and review of major and complex projects.

Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.

Supervises the preparation of right-of-way and construction plans for major thoroughfares; conducts studies and prepares reports on proposed locations for future major thoroughfares; maintains liaison with appropriate outside agencies concerning projects under consideration for construction.

Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of water and sewer mains, roadways, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.

Oversees and performs the technical review of remedial action plans; oversees and administers environmental licensing programs.

Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.

Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; seals and signs engineering plans, drawings, and documents.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

• Decision Quality

• Balances Stakeholders

• Directs Work

• Plans and Aligns

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Ensures Accountability

• Builds Effective Teams

• Communicates Effectively

• Situational Adaptability

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.

Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.

Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.

Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.

We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.

Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.

Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

General Summary of Position:

As a NOC Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining our clients' network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Your expertise in SD-WAN networking and firewall management will be essential in proactively identifying and resolving network issues and implementing appropriate solutions. The ability to work independently and effectively manage a ticket queue is crucial to ensure timely response and resolution of network-related incidents. By joining our team you will be given the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge along one of three primary practices: Network Security, Enterprise Networking, or Unified Voice and Application support with our internal subject matter experts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Remotely troubleshoot managed service-related issues on support calls with Granite customers and/or field technicians
  
• Assist with the implementation and onboarding of innovative security and networking products, including in-house designed hardware solutions
  
• Professionally, accurately, and efficiently handle customer requests including technical and non-technical inquiries to any NOC related services
  
• Work with industry standard partners (Fortinet, Cisco, VMWare, etc.) on the support and implementation of nationwide networks
  
• Study and improve personal technical capabilities in enterprise networking, network security, and unified voice application support to contribute to the company mission at a higher level of expertise
  
• Independently handle a queue of tickets, promptly responding to incidents, requests, and changes while ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
  
• Monitor the performance and health of the network infrastructure, including SD-WAN devices, routers, switches, firewalls, and other network components.
  

Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  
• 1-2 years in a technical support related role, or equivalent experience
  
• Understanding of networking standards, OSI model, subnetting and routing protocols
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues efficiently.
  
• Understanding of agile task management and project operations
  
• Ability to provide a high level of customer support to improve customer experience
  
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment in a hybrid WFH model
  
• Must have the ability to be cleared for Public Trust P2 clearance
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Strong knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and protocols, such as MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VPN, QoS, and traffic engineering.
  
• Experience managing and troubleshooting firewall solutions, such as Velocloud, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Juniper.
  
• CCNA, Network+, or equivalent certification or higher
  
• Proficiency with Python, Javascript, or similar coding languages
  
• Telecommunications industry experience
  
• Prior public trust P2 security clearance
  

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager-Crane Section at Port Everglades.



The Construction Project Manager in the Operations Division - Crane Section is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of crane improvement projects for the Port Everglades Department.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

General Description

Performs advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of construction projects for the County.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requires an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.

Requires Eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.

• Bachelor's or master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• LEED certification
• Licensed Engineer in the State of Florida, or Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
• 1+ years experience using AutoCAD
• 1+ years experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 5+ years of experience in governmental accounting and procurement processes
• 3+ years of experience gantry crane maintenance

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Develop and prepare engineering plans and designs for various crane improvement projects; estimate quantities and costs of such projects.

Assists consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; reviews consultant's plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness and accuracy; monitors consultant's cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.

Coordinates bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.

Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.

Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.

Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects.

Prepares required paperwork for capitalizing and closing the project; performs special investigations, sites analyses and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.

Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys; assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotions of subordinates; authorizes leave; evaluates employee performance.

Performs related work as assigned.

• Financial Acumen:Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance.
• Manages Complexity:Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
• Decision Quality:Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
• Balances Stakeholders:Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Ensures that own efforts meet the needs and requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Works to identify all relevant issues and satisfy the interests of multiple stakeholders during the decision-making process.
• Plans and Aligns:Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
• Ensures Accountability:Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Drives Results:Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
• Communicates Effectively:Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
• Situational Adaptability:Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Copyright 2025 Korn Ferry. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Treatment Plant Operator - Water & Wastewater Operations Division

• Vocational/Technical School Certification OR Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, Public Admin, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, Public Admin, or a closely related field.
• Master's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Water or Wastewater Treatment, Public Admin, or a closely related field.
• Possession of "C" Florida State Operator license in Wastewater
• Possession of "C", "B" or "A" Florida State Operator license in Water
• Possession of "C", "B" or "A" Collection certification in Wastewater
  

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Understands, implements, maintains and assists the processing of millions of gallons of wastewater entering the plant and following various biological, mechanical and chemical processes to return treated waters meeting state and federal safety standards back into the environment.

Performs routine to complex maintenance and repair duties of water equipment and facilities; collects water samples for testing; performs and records chemical adjustments and laboratory sampling and testing; ascertains treatment performance and quality; monitors and sets chlorine machinery to obtain proper chemical usage readings; operates and maintains pump stations; records daily pump readings, records flows, time of flows, pressures, and chemical usage.

Performs clerical duties, data entry, process control, calculations and runs quantitative and qualitative analysis and interprets data for performance evaluation.

Runs vacuum building system; collects samples from off sight station; receives chemical deliveries on and off sight; maintains and monitors backwash filter.

Checks plant equipment and troubleshoots plant problems; diagnoses, troubleshoots and writes work orders when a malfunction has been discovered; performs frequent rounds checking the status of water and wastewater treatment units, tanks and machines; performs a variety of routine cleaning activities in order to ensure the safety and cleanliness of facility/treatment plant; proper start up and shut down of different tanks and pumps according to conditions and supervisor directives; resets plant to proper operating conditions caused by storms and power outages.

Computes a variety of work orders to document treatment plant activity, request maintenance, repairs, and compile statistics for periodic reports.

Monitors treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with State and County regulations standards and verifies process is operating efficiently and effectively; checks on storage and inventory of chemicals.

Performs related work as assigned.

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Finds out which situations call for flexibility and responds accordingly; seeks and listens to others' input and feedback on how to adapt approach to changing situations.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Copyright 2025 Korn Ferry. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges, and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty, and alumni address society's greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World, and NASA, to name a few.

The Opportunity:
The University of Central Florida (UCF) department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites enthusiastic applications from highly motivated and talented individuals for a Postdoctoral Scholar position with focus on experimental testing of high-temperature materials, solar receivers, and thermochemical reactors. The Post Doctoral Scholar will be supported by a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) funded three-year project, focusing on the design and lab-scale testing of high-temperature thermochemical reactors for solar and other renewable energy conversion and storage. The scholar will co-lead a collaborative research team with members from three universities, one clean energy start-up company, and a DOE national laboratory (Sandia) for a prototype reactor development and demonstration. The scholar will also help Dr. Li organize group meetings, co-mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and publish high-impact scientific journal articles and conference papers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or a very closely aligned field.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience in studying fluid-solid interactions, reactive material reduction/oxidation kinetics, and high-temperature radiation transfer is highly desired.
  
• Experience in studying material reactivity at high temperature using TGA/DSC or mass spectrometer is highly desired.
  
• Experience in designing and operating thermal/fluid systems using high-temperature furnaces is desired.
  
• Experience with material characterization such as XRD, SEM, micro-CT scan etc. is desired.
  
• Expertise in experimental design and testing of high-temperature materials and energy systems such as solar receivers, chemical reactors, or heat exchangers.
  
• A team player that is able to work together with external collaborators on chemical reactor design, model validation, and reactor scale-up, and possess good oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

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• Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
  
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
  
• Retirement savings options
  
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
  
• Education assistance
  
• Flexible work environment
  
• And more...For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page and click here.
  

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager - Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

About the Division
The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) is responsible for maintaining and improving Broward County's roadway infrastructure. This includes operating and maintaining three bascule bridges, over 90 fixed bridges, and managing mosquito control operations. HBMD also oversees stormwater drainage improvements, sidewalk repairs, street resurfacing and patching, guardrail maintenance, and right-of-way mowing and cleaning.

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of roadway, drainage, and bridge maintenance and repair projects. This role is critical to ensuring the safety, functionality, and longevity of Broward County's transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing public works projects from inception through completion, including design, procurement, construction oversight, and documentation. Strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools and design software are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure projects from planning through construction closeout
• Prepare construction plans using GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents
• Conduct field reviews and on-site construction inspections
• Compile and maintain project documentation, including contractor invoicing and as-built records
• Monitor project schedules and ensure timely milestone completion
• Track project budgets and financial performance
• Prioritize maintenance and repair needs based on condition assessments and operational priorities
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and construction crews

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Economics or closely related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Florida
• Florida Engineer Intern License (EIT)
• Storm Water and Erosion Certificate
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or ACI Concrete Inspection Certificate and/or General Contract License
• Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certificate
• At least four (4) years of experience in construction engineering inspection following Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards
• At least four (4) years of experience using Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Standards, Plans Preparation Manual, and/or Standard Roadway and Bridge Construction Specifications
• At least four (4) years of intermediate to advanced experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Open Road Designer in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment
• At least four (4) years of experience in large scale roadway drainage analysis or design
• At least one (1) year of experience with GIS in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Develops and prepares engineering plans and designs for a variety of construction projects; estimates quantities and costs of such projects.

Assists consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; reviews consultants' plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness and accuracy; monitors consultants' cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.

Coordinates bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.

Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.

Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.

Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects.

Prepares required paperwork for capitalizing and closing the project; performs special investigations, sites analyses and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.

Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys; assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotions of subordinates; authorizes leave; evaluates employee performance.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen

• Manages Complexity

• Decision Quality

• Balances Stakeholders

• Plans and Aligns

• Ensures Accountability

• Drives Results

• Communicates Effectively

• Situational Adaptability

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Florida Solar Energy Center:

The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), is the state's premier energy research institution. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to advance research, development and education in solar energy, FSEC's focus includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation research, demonstration, and education.FSEC is administered by the University of Central Florida and is located in Cocoa, Florida.

The Opportunity:

FSEC invites applications for an Undergraduate Summer Research Internship focused on low-carbon methanol production from fugitive methane resources. This internship will take place at M2X Energy Inc. (Rockledge, Florida), where the intern will collaborate with both researchers and industry engineers. All research and hands-on activities will occur at this off-campus sponsor facility.

Responsibilities:

This program focuses on supporting activities related to process development, optimizations and designs of portable, modular gas-to-methanol technologies in partnership with M2X Energy Inc., which involves, but is not limited to:

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• Development and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

  
  

• Creation and support of CAD drawings for equipment layouts, skid assemblies, and process components.

  
  

• Design, assembly, and experimentation with benchtop instruments, including data acquisition and analysis.

  
  

• Basic process control support and maintenance of engineering and manufacturing documentation.

  
  

• Assembly, modification, and operation of flow reactors and adsorption testing systems (such as breakthrough rigs) to generate data for pressure swing adsorption (PSA) modeling and validation.

  
  

• Participation in chemical laboratory experiments and processes, including but not limited to testing adsorbent materials to enhance methane recovery from renewable natural gas streams.

  
  

• Preparation of written and oral reports summarizing experimental results, processes, and findings.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment or recent completion in an engineering or science undergraduate program and basic proficiency in one or more of the following: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemistry with scientific lab work.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience with process diagrams and CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) and interpreting or drafting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).

  
  

• Hands-on experience in bench-scale instrumentation development and experimentation.

  
  

• Familiar with piping assembly, fittings, and gas cylinder handling.

  
  

• Track records with detailed documentation of experimental procedure, SOPs plus good data management skills.

  
  

• Familiarity with data processing, analysis and computing tools such as Excel, Origin, MATLAB and Python.

  
  

• Interest in manufacturing, process engineering and clean technology processes.

  
  

• Hands-on aptitude and comfortable working in a shop, laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.

  
  

• Strong communication skills and awareness of other technical staff, external partners, equipment/instrument manufacturers, etc.

  
  

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This internship requires on-site participation at M2X Energy's site located at 270 Barnes Boulevard Rockledge, FL 32955.

Desired starting date: Early May 2026.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Francis Chukwunta () and/or Dr. Veronica Rigo ( ).

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

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AreBenefitsImportant to You?

StateBenefitseligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteriaestablishedby the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First,determineseligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for statebenefitsthe employee will be notified directly by People First.OPS positions are not entitled topaidtime off.

Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCFis required toconductadditionalscreening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Theadditionalscreening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

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