Watershed Modeling Technical Specialist

Scgov; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking an Civil Engineer to join the Stormwater team, focusing on watershed modeling, site development review, and floodplain planning. You will coordinate models, review permits for stormwater compliance, and work with engineers, county staff, and external partners to support responsible growth.

Your role supports drainage assessment, CFHA reviews, and aiding in development of county watershed records, ensuring consistency across GIS and modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Requires a Civil Engineering degree or higher with related technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and EI certification preferred.
• Authorized Engineer Intern certification at time of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Update watershed models and maintain GIS databases.
• Review site development permits for stormwater compliance with UDC and constraints.
• Provide technical comments and coordinate with engineers to resolve stormwater issues.
• Conduct CFHA reviews to assist Building Department with base flood elevation data.

Skills

Hydrology knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Project management

Stormwater modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field

Engineer Intern (EI) certification

Tools

StormWise (ICPR)

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS/ArcMap

AutoCAD

ArcPro (ArcGIS)

Job description

Department: Stormwater

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Build a stronger, more resilient community through stormwater engineering!

Are you ready to put your engineering expertise to work protecting our community and supporting sustainable growth? Join Sarasota County and help shape how our watersheds are managed through watershed modeling, development reviews, and stormwater planning.

You’ll coordinate watershed model updates, review development plans for stormwater compliance, assess drainage and floodplain concerns, and support stormwater maintenance projects. Collaborate with County departments, engineers, and external partners to address drainage challenges and support responsible growth throughout Sarasota County.

Make an impact where engineering, environmental protection, and community growth come together.

About This Role

Watershed Modeling Activities:

• Update and maintain the County's record watershed models and GIS database to reflect recent development projects and ensure consistency between systems
• Provide stormwater modeling support for maintenance projects, maintain floodplain delineations and level-of-service assessments, and evaluate alternatives to address problem areas

Site Development Review:

• Review site development permits, earth-moving permits, plat applications, and County capital improvement projects for compliance with the Unified Development Code (UDC), watershed models, and stormwater requirements
• Prepare and communicate technical comments regarding inconsistencies, and coordinate with engineers of record and County project managers to resolve stormwater concerns
• Maintain development plans, files, and models, and determine the appropriate timing for incorporating approved plans into the County's Record Watershed Models

Planning Application Reviews:

• Review development plans and applications for stormwater compliance, potential adverse impacts, and level-of-service deficiencies
• Provide technical comments and participate in DRC meetings and public hearings

Building Permit Reviews:

• Conduct community flood hazard area (CFHA) reviews to assist the Building Department with obtaining local base flood elevation information

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Specialist I: Starting Pay Range: $58,947.20- $69,513.60/ annually, based on experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering or related technical field
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant technical or engineering project experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Technical Specialist II: Starting Pay Range: $68,016.00- $76,814.40/ annually, based on experience
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field AND two (2) years of engineering / project management experience
• -OR- A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field AND one (1) year of professional civil engineering experience
• -OR- An equivalent combination of education and relevant technical or engineering project experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
• A valid EI (Engineer Intern) certification granted by the Florida Board of Engineers at the time of hire

Preferred “BONUS” Qualifications:

• Experience or certified training with hydrodynamic modeling such as StormWise (ICPR), HEC-RAS, and ArcPro (ArcGIS/ArcMap)
• Understanding in Hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality
• Knowledge of Stormwise (ICPR), and ArcPro (ArcMap)
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS and AutoCAD

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

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