Engineering Specialist 4 South Florida Water Management District West Palm Beach, FL
This is a specialist level, regulatory position, responsible for review and analysis of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and Southern Everglades Works of the District (WOD) applications in accordance with established criteria, accepted engineering principles and normal construction practices. Applicants with knowledge of the District's regulatory program as well as general knowledge of District operations and planning efforts, is preferred. Work is performed under moderate supervision and strict deadlines. The position will be located at West Palm Beach Headquarters and reports to the Section Leader - Engineering.
The position requires knowledge of and experience in the following:
Hydrology
Hydraulics
Permitting programs, criteria, and practices
Construction methodologies
Water quality best management practices (BMPs)
Reading and interpreting:
Construction plans and specifications
Engineering and environmental reports
Stormwater management model input/output reports
Water quality BMP plans
Credible written and oral communications with engineering professionals, attorneys, construction professionals, developers, agriculturists and interested parties. The selected applicant must be able to analyze ERP applications and skillfully prepare the necessary written and oral reports commensurate with the complexity of the application. The selected applicant must have the ability to exercise independent judgment to the degree appropriate for the situation.
Work is performed in a deadline-oriented environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Candidates must have the ability to schedule and manage time to meet strict deadlines and must have experience in the use of personal computers and programs.
Employment Guidelines:
This position may be filled as an Engineering Specialist 4, Engineering Specialist 3, Engineering Specialist 2 or Engineering Specialist 1.
Engineering Specialist 4: Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field and four years of qualifying experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in water resource engineering. Prior experience reviewing ERP and/or WOD applications documentation, preparing staff reports, using regulatory databases, and familiarity with SFWMD business processes are preferred. Incumbent continues the process for attaining State of Florida Professional Engineer license by receipt of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation and continuing to accumulate acceptable experience for work time licensure requirements.
Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field and two years qualifying experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in water resource engineering. Prior experience reviewing ERP and/or WOD applications documentation, preparing staff reports, using regulatory databases, and familiarity with SFWMD business processes are preferred. Incumbent continues the process for attaining State of Florida Professional Engineer license by receipt of EIT designation and continuing to accumulate acceptable experience for work time licensure requirements.
Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field and one year qualifying experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in water resource engineering. Incumbent continues the process for attaining State of Florida Professional Engineer license by receipt of EIT designation and continuing to accumulate acceptable experience for work time licensure requirements.
Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field and less than one year qualifying experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in water resource engineering. Incumbent begins the process for attaining State of Florida Professional Engineer license by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and receiving EIT designation.
License: State of Florida driver's license required.
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment: Due to the District's response role in emergency management, this position will be required to provide support before, during and/or after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on the incumbent’s assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference: 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 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting. EOE.
