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Engineering Specialist / Engineer
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Suwannee River Water Management District
Live Oak, FL (In Person)
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Engineering Specialist/Engineer:
Job Description:
The Engineering Specialist and Engineer I perform entry-level engineering work on one or more of the following: reviewing permit applications and/or preparing technical reports of findings, assisting in permit compliance and/or assisting in engineering analysis, planning, design, and/or management of engineering construction, maintenance, and operations projects. T he Engineer II and Engineer III performs independent or advanced engineering work on one or more of the following: reviewing permit applications, preparing technical reports on findings, performing engineering analysis, planning, designing, and/or management of engineering construction; maintenance and/or operations projects; and/or serving as a project manager.Engineering Specialist:
- Coordinate with District staff, cooperating agencies, stakeholder groups, consultants, and the public to complete projects within statutory and District timeframes.
- Prepare Board materials, staff reports, including technical staff reports, memos, Final Orders, exhibits, and location maps, as needed.
- Perform some of the following duties specific to the assigned
District Office:
o The responsibilities for this position include ensuring compliance with and enforcing the District's rules adopted pursuant to Ch. 373, Fla. Stat. In this regard, when required, this position shall do the following concerning possible rule violations: perform field inspections, prepare written reports, send inquiry/compliance letters, make recommendations on the issuance of stop work orders, make recommendations on whether rule violations exist, make recommendations on punitive and/or remedial actions to be taken. Therefore, this position is considered a code enforcement officer for this District. o Review and evaluate ERP, WOD, and SSL application materials, plans, and calculations within the statutory and District timeframes to ensure they are in compliance with Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes; assess application completeness and communicate with applicants to obtain additional information. o Conduct site inspections of applications and permits; compile staff reports with recommendations for permit or applications. o Review as-built forms, plans, and other documents required for a complete as-built package to verify consistency with rules and provide a recommendation for a decision. o Document permitting interactions, interactions with the public, and other application and/or permit interactions. o Respond to public regarding permitting, permit compliance, public records requests, flood zones and mapping, website navigation, online permitting system, etc. Conduct pre-application meetings. o Ensure permits issued remain in compliance with permit conditions and applicable rules. Perform field inspections on all issued and expired permits for compliance and resolve any non-compliance issues. o Evaluate applications for consumptive water uses, apply rules and statutes to determine if the application meets the conditions for issuance, and provide recommendations to senior staff. o Compile necessary data for long-term water supply planning and balance the water needs of people with the preservation of natural systems. o Perform groundwater withdrawal modeling.- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Duties and responsibilities increase with each level of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering Specialist:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field, preferably in civil, environmental, hydraulic, agricultural or water resources.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in customer service or public service preferred.
- Required experience multi-tasking and managing several projects simultaneously.
- Valid drivers' license.
Engineer I:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field, preferably in civil, environmental, hydraulic, agricultural or water resources.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in customer service or public service preferred.
- Required experience multi-tasking and managing several projects simultaneously.
- Engineering Intern (E.I.) certification required.
- Based on the assigned office, the following certifications may be preferred: o Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) o Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector o Licensed water well contractor o Professional Engineer (PE) o Professional Geologist (PG)
- Valid drivers' license. Engineer II - in addition to the requirements of the Engineer I position:
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in permit review required.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in customer service or public service, official record research, property legal descriptions (metes and bounds), floodplain management, and boat handling preferred. Engineer III - in addition to the requirements of the Engineer II position:
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in stormwater permitting, stormwater runoff, floodplain/floodway, retention/detention system design, hydrologic, hydraulic, or other experience directly related to the Office in which the position is assigned.