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Pasco County, FL

Engineer I-III / Stormwater

Pasco County, FL, New Port Richey, FL, United States


Salary: $81,046.00 - $137,916.00 Annually

Location : New Port Richey, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 12673-1224

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 12/20/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Salary Range: Engineer I - $81,046.00 - $113,464.00 / Engineer II - $89,353.00 - $125,094.00 / Engineer III - $98,512.00 - $137,916.00

Pay Grade: Engineer I - P47 (Exempt position) / Engineer II - P49 (Exempt position) / Engineer III - P51 (Exempt position)

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ENGINEER!
This role involves highly complex and specialized engineering work. Duties include planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work involving stormwater project management, design and regulatory permitting of stormwater projects that reduce flooding. Assists in the development and review of laws and practices relating to the National Flood Insurance Program and the continued participation in the Community Rating System. Assists in the review of development related permit applications.

**Classification will depend on individuals' education, experience and years as a P.E.**
Essential Job Functions

  • Manages stormwater projects involving contract supervision of outside consultants' drainage studies and design work; reviews project deliverables for consistency and conformity to contract documents, meets with consultants and citizens as necessary regarding assigned projects and watershed-specific outreach meetings and coordinates with County departments as needed for projects implementation.
  • Designs drainage improvement projects for the Department of Public Works as needed regarding stormwater retrofits to reduce flooding and improve drainage.
  • Secures regulatory approvals for assigned design projects, including Statewide Environmental Resource Permits (SWERPs) and exemption from permitting from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), or similar regulatory agencies, as needed. Coordinates easement procurement with the Pasco County's survey and Real Property and Planning Divisions, including acquisition of property needed for stormwater management purposes.
  • Conducts project cost estimates and bid document coordination as needed for assigned projects.
  • Arranges and attends pre-application meetings with regulatory agency staff regarding exemption requests and SWERP applications, and investigates stormwater and flooding complaints, as assigned.
  • As assigned, conducts specialized engineering analysis of complex stormwater management systems to support other County projects.
  • Assists with record or as-built drawing reviews and Operation and Maintenance recertification document finalization, which includes signing and sealing those documents for Water Management District review as needed.
  • Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Must have basic project management acumen and understanding of project management protocols, requires construction field experience and knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and modern engineering procedures and techniques as they apply to watersheds and stormwater issues.
  • Candidates should possess a strong foundation in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and associated computer applications, including but not limited to Interconnected Channel and Pond Routing (ICPR).
  • Must have functional experience with the runoff computation methods for flood hydrograph generation method and working knowledge of MODRET, PONDS or similar water quality treatment volume recovery analysis software. ArcMap and Geographic Information System and horizontal/vertical survey data, topographic maps (including drainage basin delineation) and maps capabilities are also desirable.
  • Ability to work with engineers, planners, contractors, technicians, and clerical personnel.
  • Must have the ability to present clear and concise reports orally and in writing which may include writing Standard Operating Procedures to document specific Division processes
  • Functional understanding of the County's Land Development Code, as relates to stormwater designs.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and possessing people skills apropos of dealing with internal and external stakeholders and citizens.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle stress.
Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Ability to sit, stoop, squat, walk, and stand frequently.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Engineer I
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Must demonstrate ability to supervise and manage individuals, teams, and projects. One (1) year of experience as a registered Professional Engineer required to which the position is assigned. Experience working with regulatory rules, standards, specifications and processes preferred.

Engineer II
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and three (3) years of experience in the field of civil engineering; specifically, in a regulatory or design capacity. Must demonstrate ability to supervise and manage individuals, teams, and projects. Two (2) years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer required to which the position is assigned. Experience working with regulatory rules, standards, specifications and processes preferred.
Engineer III
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in the field of civil engineering; specifically in a regulatory or design capacity. Must demonstrate ability to supervise and manage individuals, teams, and projects. Three (3) years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer required to which the position is assigned. 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.

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 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.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
  • Acknowledge
  • Decline


02

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 as a registered Professional Engineer?
  • 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

Which best describes the years of experience you have working with regulatory rules, standards, specifications and processes?
  • 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


06

Which best describes the years of experience you have in the field of civil engineering; specifically, in a regulatory or design capacity?
  • 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


07

Do you have experience in supervising and managing individuals, teams, and projects?
  • Yes
  • No


08

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


09

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida?
  • No
  • Yes


10

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 documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
  • Yes
  • No


11

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


12

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


13

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No


14

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

15

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  • Magazine publication
  • Pasco County employee
  • Pasco County Traffic Sign
  • Utility bill insert
  • Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
  • Other


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