Section Leader - Engineer

Overview

This is a leadership/supervisory position responsible for a section of Professional Engineers, Engineering Specialists, Engineer Interns and technical support staff performing the review and analysis of the engineering portion of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) using accepted hydrologic and surface water hydrology principles in accordance with new or established criteria in a deadline-driven environment. The position will be located in West Palm Beach office.

After six months of employment, a partial remote work schedule of 80% office, 20% home may be available.

• Lead and supervise technical staff in ensuring conformance with the Engineering and Natural Resource Management aspects of Environmental Resource Permits from pre-application meetings through permit issuance.
• Review of draft work product from staff including Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and Permits for ERPs.
• Daily interaction and coordination with direct counterparts and staff members within the environmental resource and water use sections. Involves both internal and external project coordination as well as representing the agency on interagency work groups and task forces.
• May be required to give public outreach presentations.
• May be involved in reprioritizing workloads to effectively respond to special requests and/or unplanned situations or evaluating and changing workflows/processes.
• Will need to promptly reply to meeting requests with the public and/or members of the regulated community ensuring active participation and appropriate representation is offered.
• Will be expected to build positive working relationships with the regulated community.
• Leadership effectiveness includes strong knowledge of HR policies/practices.
• Will need to ensure staff’s performance objectives are clearly established with meaningful criteria which set standards for performance that are aligned to support the section’s work plan and which identify areas of needed improvement.

• The District s regulatory programs, operations, and planning efforts.
• Permitting programs, criteria, and practices.
• Communicating effectively with engineering professionals, environmental scientists, attorneys, construction professionals, developers, agriculturists, and others involved with the District’s regulatory program.
• Problem-solving based on comprehensive knowledge of technical and stakeholder issues.
• Hydrology & Hydraulics; groundwater hydrology and groundwater/surface water interactions.
• Construction methodologies; water quality best management practices.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications, engineering and environmental reports, stormwater management model input/output reports.
• Independent judgment to the degree appropriate for the situation; scheduling and time management; ability to complete projects independently with minimal direction.
• Maintaining close communication with the Section Administrator on status of deliverables.

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field, and 10 years of qualifying experience, including at least two years with the ERP program, and four years of increased supervisory accountability. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted. Prior experience analyzing ERP application documentation, preparing staff reports, using regulatory databases, and familiarity with SFWMDbusiness processes is preferred.

License(s) / Certification(s):

• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
• Registration as a Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.
• Alternative: PE from another state may be endorsed/reciprocal in Florida within six months of employment.

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Both office and field work; field work may occur year-round, including inclement weather; may involve on/off-road travel and occasional helicopter surveillance.
• Position may require emergency response participation before, during, and after major storm events or other emergencies.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference. Applicants must attach supporting documentation with submission. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

This position’s salary will range from Mid: $104,000 – Max: $130,000.