Engineering Technician IV (Stormwater)

Citrus County Government; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Citrus County Government is seeking an Engineering Technician IV for Stormwater to perform field inspections, review plans, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The role requires extensive field work across Citrus County and entails data collection and report preparation.

Responsibilities include documenting construction progress, maintaining logs, and coordinating with the NPDES program. A Florida driver license and relevant certifications are required, with training in FEMA NIMS

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of Civil Engineering experience with road/drainage construction.
• Valid Florida Driver License or ability to obtain within 30 days of residency.
• Stormwater Management Inspector certification within 60 days.
• NIMS IS-100.c and IS-700.b within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect infrastructure projects to ensure conformance with plans and specs.
• Review engineering plans and design calculations for infrastructure projects.
• Perform field inspections and recommend changes for non-compliance.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports and test data.
• Maintain daily construction logs and project files.
• Input data into software and update county asset information.
• Assist with stormwater reviews as needed.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Road construction

Drainage systems

Data collection

Report writing

GIS familiarity

MS Office

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Tools

Esri GIS

Job description

General Description

The Engineering Technician IV for Stormwater performs technical duties that involves performing inspections of minor infrastructure projects to include the construction of roads, stormwater drainage systems, and transportation elements to ensure compliance with construction and environmental standards, ordinances, and law. Conducts all necessary functions in relation to the following programs within the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit including, but not limited to, Stormwater Infrastructure Data Collection, Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance, Illicit Discharge and Elimination Program, Residential/Commercial Erosion and Sediment Control Program, and Citizen Drainage Response.

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

Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official 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

Essential Functions

• Full-time, field position and requires frequent travel throughout Citrus County. Scheduled days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Reviews engineering construction plans and associated design calculations for infrastructure projects.
• Inspects minor and major County construction projects to ensure conformity with construction plans and adherence to applicable regulations and specifications.
• Reviews construction plans and documents, makes recommendations for appropriate changes in area of non-compliance, conflicts, and time/cost savings after conducting field inspections.
• Performs driveway permitting/inspections.
• Performs FFE Affidavit/waiver inspections and application reviews.
• Measures and confirms all pay items, reviews material list data for conformance, maintains daily construction logs, produces inspection reports and reviews pay applications and test data.
• Maintains accurate files and records systems in paper and electronic format.
• Inspects and prepares corrective action plan/report on citizen complaints in relation to any stormwater concerns and records all pertinent information in accordance with our NPDES program.
• Performs construction site investigations, maintains daily construction log reports. Collects and maintains material tickets, and data associated with Federal Highway Administration and Local Agency Program projects when applicable.
• Performs data collection tasks including, but not limited to, survey field data collection, traffic data collection, asset inventory, and other data collection, as needed.
• Inputs data into various software programs to update and maintain county asset information.
• May be asked to assist with various stormwater reviews when needed.
• Addresses timely questions by phone, email or in person.
• Attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Composes with proper format routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School/GED, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of High School.
• Five (5) years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering with specific experience in road and/or drainage construction, or equivalent experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 60 days, Stormwater Management Inspector certification from Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• 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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and computing percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to perform computations such as slopes, grades, etc. related to roadway and drainage, design, and construction.
• Requires reading technical instructions, procedure manuals, and charts to solve practical problems, or in drawing and layout work.
• Ability to compose with proper format routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters.
• 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.), and Electronic Data Transfer.
• Working knowledge of Esri Programs (GIS) is preferred .

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, and twisting.
• The job requires 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 moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.
• 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.

Supplemental Information

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.

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.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

• Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit myFRS.com for more details.

Other Benefits

• Basic Term Life and AD&DD Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.