Engineering Design Technician (Stormwater)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Engineering Design Technician for Stormwater to inspect and verify that projects meet plans and standards. The role involves plan reviews, ERP/SWPPP compliance, GIS data maintenance, and cross-agency coordination.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED (engineering degree preferred), and 2 years of civil engineering experience. A valid FL driver license is required within 30 days of residency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; engineering degree preferred.
• Two years experience in civil engineering design, site development, and stormwater projects.
• Ability to interpret field surveys, site topography, and plan review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS and Civil3D knowledge preferred.
• Valid Florida driver license within 30 days of residency.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify that construction projects meet submitted plans and specifications.
• Review plans to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County standards.
• Inspect drainage retention areas for ERP compliance and SWPPP adherence.
• Maintain GIS data and assist with NPDES permit reporting.
• Respond to citizen questions and coordinate with county, state, and federal staff.

Skills

Field surveys

Plan review

Site construction

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Two years civil engineering experience

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

GIS software

Job description

The Engineering Design Technician for Stormwater performs technical work of inspecting and verifying that construction projects are built in accordance with the submitted plans and specifications. Reviews plans and specifications to ensures that they meet, or exceed Federal, State, and County standards. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County GovernmentandOfficial Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid website: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Receives and investigates timely citizen complaints, makes recommendations, and documents findings.
• Inspects County owned drainage retention areas for compliance with Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs).
• Inspects residential and commercial construction sites to ensure compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Performs data collection tasks, such as asset inventory and other data collection as necessary.
• Inputs data into various software programs to maintain and update the County’s GIS.
• Assists in maintaining the County’s National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements and reports.
• Assists with data collection and answer citizen’s questions related to the Stormwater Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU).
• Addresses timely citizens and contractors’ questions by phone, email, and/or in person.
• Meets and coordinates with other county, state and federal staff as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, conferences, and other special events.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience in general civil engineering design, site development, residential development, transportation projects, and stormwater related projects.
• Knowledge interpreting field surveys, site topography, plan review, site grading and construction.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements listed above.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in interpreting field surveys, plan review, and site construction.
• 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 of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Proficiency in GIS software required, and strong knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Level Maintenance of Traffic and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Stormwater Management Inspector certifications.
• 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 frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, and twisting.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather and moving machinery.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

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.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

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.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.