Watershed Modeling Technical Specialist

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision

FRS Retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking a Watershed Modeling Engineer to manage watershed models, review development plans for stormwater compliance, and support planning efforts.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, prepare technical comments, and participate in planning applications and building permit reviews. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and EI certification; opportunities for growth and robust benefits exist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• An EI certification at the time of hire.
• Two years of engineering/project management experience or one year with a Master's.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain watershed models in GIS reflecting new developments.
• Review site development permits for stormwater compliance.
• Provide technical comments and coordinate with engineers of record and project managers.
• Assist CFHA reviews and base flood elevation data.

Skills

Watershed modeling

GIS

Stormwater compliance

Engineering review

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer Intern (EI) certification

Tools

StormWise ICPR

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS/ArcMap

AutoCAD

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).

Required First Day Documents

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of the documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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