Engineer in Training I (Stormwater)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioner; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners in Lecanto, FL, invites applications for an Engineer in Training I. This role performs advanced technical work, prepares project plans, cost estimates, specs, and engineering calculations, and coordinates consultants and contractors within the Stormwater Section.

Responsibilities include program budgeting, project meetings, reviews for permitting, field inspections, data collection, and reporting.

Qualifications

• BS in civil engineering or equivalent required.
• 2+ years progressive civil engineering (stormwater/NPDES) experience.
• Experience in stormwater, roadway, utility and site design.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or supervises project work plans, cost estimates, contract administration, and technical report creation.
• Coordinates participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors.
• Assists in managing Stormwater Program budgets and projects.
• Conducts field inspections and data collection for drainage systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Drainage hydrology hydraulics

AutoCAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

ESRI

PONDS

AutoCAD

Job description

The Engineer in Training I performs advanced technical work conducting & supervising the preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, contract administration, creation of technical reports, specifications & engineering calculations, holds project meetings ensuring work procedures are followed, and coordinates the participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors as it relates to the Stormwater Section. Assists/manages and implements the Community Rating System (CRS) Stormwater Standards, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, and the Stormwater Management Program and System within the Citrus County service area. This can include, but not limited to, designing and implementing retrofits, improving existing drainage functionality to meet current and growing demands, and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal agencies. The primary location for this position is Lecanto, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Assists in the development, management and implementation of the Stormwater Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget and projects.
• Conducts project meetings to ensure work procedures are followed, and coordinates the participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors.
• Supervises and manages the preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, contract administration, and creation of technical reports, specifications & engineering stormwater calculations.
• Conducts and/or coordinates elements in the stormwater portion of the CRS Program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
• Assists in managing stormwater management systems within the Citrus County service area including, but not limited to, designing and implementing retrofits, and improving existing drainage functionality to meet current and growing demands, etc.
• Conducts and/or supervises field work that includes but is not limited to commercial and/or residential site inspections, stormwater infrastructure inspections and data collection, and stormwater management inspection of county facilities.
• Conducts and/or supervises reviews associated with residential and commercial permitting.
• Responds, analyzes, and designs accordingly to reported drainage concerns.
• Oversees the participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors.
• Coordinates project meetings ensuring work procedures are followed.
• Attends Technical Services Division meetings with the public and engineering consultants.
• Attends and makes presentations to the Planning and Development Commission Board (PDC), Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and other boards as necessary.
• Creates, drafts, and publishes policies and procedures for the Technical Services Division, Stormwater, and Staff Management.
• Performs associated design work and preparation.
• Conducts and coordinates studies and prepares reports.
• Assists with other miscellaneous engineering projects.
• Attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering (Stormwater) and NPDES.
• Experience in stormwater, roadway, utility, site, and pavement design.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics – ESRI/PONDS/AdICPR, preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Working knowledge of AutoCad, preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Engineering Intern (EI) Certification, preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent typing, simple grasping, and occasional pushing, pulling, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

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) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.