Engineer III

Engineer III Join our team as an Engineer III This role involves highly complex and specialized engineering work. Duties include planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of technical engineering applications submitted by the consulting engineers engaged in the design and permitting of development plans. Also assist in the development and review of the laws and practices relating to the National Flood Insurance Program and the continued participation in the Community Rating System. Provides technical review of engineering design consultant's design, plans, and specifications for site development projects and prepares review comments. Conducts specialized engineering analysis of complex stormwater management systems. Assists in the development and administration criteria of the drainage studies as they pertain to rezoning, site development, and other developments as needed. Assists in the preparation of in-house criteria and ordinances as they relate to drainage and flood issues. Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Makes engineering investigations and prepares reports on findings. Assists in the development, training and administration of the Pasco County Flood Damage Protection Program and Community Rating System including interface with FEMA to ensure continued compliance with programs. Assists in the preparation of applications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, which include conducting Benefit-Cost Analysis and submittal via eGrant. Monitor and manage contracts and projects, which are primarily for the elevation or acquisition of structures. Performs related work as required. Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering. Knowledge of modern engineering procedures and techniques as they apply to public works, drainage, and utilities. Knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the area of public works, drainage, and utilities engineering. Knowledge of the overall FEMA flood program from map development, determinations, Letters of Map Amendment and Letters of Map Revision and flood studies, construction techniques and requirements. Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications, and related documents. Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing. Working knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standard specifications and indexes, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) rules, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (F.D.E.P.) rules, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (A.C.O.E.) rules. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications. Ability to meet and work with the public, contractors, FDOT and SWFWMD personnel, make presentations, and reply to complaints. 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 Civil Engineering. Five (5) years' of experience in the field of civil engineering in development, roads, bridges, or drainage projects. Three (3) years of engineering experience as a Professional Engineer required. Experience working with regulatory rules, standards, specifications, and processes preferred. Licenses, certifications or registrations: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Certification as a Floodplain Manager preferred. Applicants that are not registered as a Professional Engineer may apply, but would be considered for a Technical Specialist III position at $68,106.00 - $102,159.00 Annually (D.O.Q.). If hired, must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida within one (1) year from the date of hire. 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 SSA-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 workplaces for 2021.