engineer staff

This is a mid-level regulatory position responsible for ensuring compliance of the technical

engineering aspects of Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), Surface Water Management

(SWM) Permits, and Southern Everglades Works of the District (WOD) Permits. This position

involves both internal and external project coordination in a teamwork-based and deadline oriented

environment exercising independent judgment to the degree appropriate for the situation.

Job Duties:

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Analyzing ERPs and WOD permits to determine if sites are in compliance with permit
• conditions.
• Preparing written and oral post permit compliance reports.
• Investigate and address public inquiries as assigned.
• Track project compliance and permit conditions.
• Facilitate preconstruction meetings.
• Review Construction Completion Certifications.
• Identifying and processing turbidity and permit violations through the enforcement process.
• Preparing enforcement documentation.
• Tracking restoration or maintenance activities to determine compliance with Consent Orders.

Job Qualifications:

The position requires knowledge of and experience in the following:

• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• Permitting programs, criteria and practices
• Construction methodologies
• Water quality best management practices (BMPs)
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, engineering and environmental reports, and water quality BMP plans and requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to successfully communicate with other professionals, attorneys, developers, agriculturists, utility operators and other members of the public on technical, scientific or regulatory matters.
• Experience in the use of computer hardware and software including ArcGIS.
• Ability to schedule and manage time and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve moderately complex engineering issues in a collaborative manner.
• Knowledge of District rules, their intent, and underlying philosophy.

This position may be filled as a Staff Engineer, Engineering Specialist 4, Engineering Specialist 3, Engineering Specialist 2, Engineering Specialist 1, Regulatory Professional 4, Regulatory Professional 3, Regulatory Professional 2.

Engineer: Bachelor's degree from an ABET /EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Biological,

Civil, Environmental, or related engineering.

Non-Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Operations Management,

Construction Management or other related construction field.

Professional Licensure:

Engineer: An active/current Engineering Intern (El) designation or Professional Engineer (PE)

license. Alternatively, candidates with PEs from other states must receive their State of Florida

PE through endorsement/reciprocity within six months of employment.

Please refer to the following table for Education, Professional Licensure, and Experience

requirements:

Position

Degree

Professional Licensure

Relevant Experience (years)

Staff Engineer

Engineering

PE

4

Engineering Specialist 4

Engineering

EI

4

Engineering Specialist 3

Engineering

EI

2

Engineering Specialist 2

Engineering

EI

1

Engineering Specialist 1

Engineering

EI

Less than 1

Regulatory Professional 4

Non-Engineer

None

6

Regulatory Professional 3

Non-Engineer

None

4

Regulatory Professional 2

Non-Engineer

None

3

License(s) / Certification(s):

• Valid State of Florida Driver's License required.
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector or the ability to receive in six months.

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Both office and field work are required. Field work may be conducted throughout the year including inclement or harsh weather conditions. Field work often includes on and off-road vehicular travel and occasional helicopter surveillance. Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Veterans' Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at

Salary Minimum

$65,686.40

Salary Midpoint:

$94,016.00

Organization

RE9209252

Salary Maximum

$122,324.80