ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 3 - South Florida Water Management District

The position can be located in either West Palm Beach Headquarters or the Okeechobee Service Center, based on candidate preference, and reports to the Environmental Resource Permit Engineering Section Leader.  A Hybrid remote work schedule may be available at the discretion of the Section Leader after the initial six months of employment.

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 communications 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 complex engineering issues in a collaborative manner.
•  Knowledge of District rules, their intent, and underlying philosophy.  

Job Duties:  
The candidate will be responsible for:

•  Analyzing complex 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. 
•  Faciliate preconstruction meetings.  
•  Review Construction Completion Certification.  
•  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.

Employment Guidelines: 

This position may be filled as a Staff Engineer, Engineering Specialist 4, Engineering Specialist 3,  Engineering Specialist 2, 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 (EI) 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)
Senior Engineer	Engineering	PE	6
Staff Engineer	Engineering	PE	4
Engineering Specialist 4	Engineering	EI	4
Engineering Specialist 3	Engineering	EI	2
Engineering Specialist 2	Engineering	EI	1
Lead Regulatory Professional	Non-Engineer	None	10
Regulatory Professional 4	Non-Engineer	None	6
Regulatory Professional 3	Non-Engineer	None	4
Regulatory Professional 2	Non-Engineer	None	3

Licensure/Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
♦  Able to lift at least 40 pounds. 
♦  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.