$87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually
LocationPlantation, FL
Job TypeFull-Time
Job Number1413432
DepartmentRED EPD Surface Water
Opening Date02/12/2025
Closing Date3/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference NoticeUnder Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESBroward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
Advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field.
Requires four (4) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience.
International Degree Evaluation Language:
For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and LicensesPossess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of assignment.
PreferencesMaster's Degree in civil engineering or related field.
2nd Master's or PHD degree in separate but relevant discipline.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
PMP (Project Management Professional).
Erosion and Sediment Control Certificate.
OSHA Hazwoper Certification.
1 year experience in review, design or construction or operation of surface water management facilities.
1 year experience in ICPR, Cascade, SWMM, or similar software.
1 year experience in POSSE.
1 year experience in State or Federal databases (OCULUS, PA, or RegDB).
1 year experience in GIS. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Assists Surface Water Management (SWM) Program Manager with implementation of the Surface Water Management Licensing Program and the State-delegated Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Program to ensure projects are reviewed and processed in accordance with regulatory and policy time frames.
Processes completeness reviews and QA/QC’s issuance of SWM licenses and ERPs, renewals, certifications, request for additional information, and inspection reports to ensure the projects meet the technical standards for issuance and comply with the rules and regulations of Broward County’s Pollution Control Code, state rules and regulations.
Applies scientific principles and method in the development of manuals, guidelines, permit applications, and procedures for implementing SWM Program and ERP Program. Evaluates and interprets hydrological, terrestrial, and geotechnical, data related to applications, licenses, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions. Coordinates and assists in writing, amending, and updating County environmental rules and regulations. Prepare written technical reports and agency correspondence.
Coordinates and manages issuance of appropriate warnings, notices of violation, and/or other enforcement actions, as warranted, against respondents with non-compliance issues and/or violations cited. Participates in hearings concerning violations of federal, state and local laws. Maintains enforcement case files.
Meets as necessary with engineering consultant, attorneys, and the general public for the purpose to provide general guidance and resolve issues associated with SWM licenses. Meets and coordinates with other County Department as necessary (processing of ROW vacations, development review, etc.).
Assists SWM Program Manager with coordinating and facilitating training of Surface Water Management Programs staff. Assists County Floodplain Administrator and CRS Coordinator as necessary.
Keeps abreast of new rules, regulations, and policies.
Completes additional projects and/or respond to other Divisional needs as requested.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesTech SavvyAnticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field? Yes No 02 Do you have a Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida and a valid Florida Driver's License, and will you be able to maintain them for the duration of appointment? Yes No 03 Do you have four (4) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment, including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience? Yes No 04 Please describe in detail your professional experience, including title and length of time, developing, applying, interpreting, or enforcing water resources and/or environmental regulations and ordinances. If none, list none. 05 Please describe in detail your professional experience, including title and length of time, designing and/or reviewing plans, calculations, and modeling programs for surface water management systems. If none, list none. 06 Describe any experience you have applying for and/or reviewing applications for each of the following: A). Broward County surface water management licenses; B). FDEP or SFWMD ERP's; C). Broward County environmental resource licenses; D). Certification of completion of construction (including construction site inspections). If none, list none. 07 Describe any experience you have with technical report writing, and any experience you have preparing, reviewing or processing legal documents for code violations. If none, list none. 08 Describe your experience making formal presentations, including presentation topics and audiences. If none, list none. 09 Describe any experience you have utilizing Microsoft Office products, mapping software such as Graphic Information Systems (GIS), and County and State databases. If none, list none. 10 Describe examples of past work experience that demonstrate your ability to work independently, efficiently and under pressure. If none, list none.Required Question
Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
Advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field.
Requires four (4) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience.
International Degree Evaluation Language:
For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and LicensesPossess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of assignment.
PreferencesMaster's Degree in civil engineering or related field.
2nd Master's or PHD degree in separate but relevant discipline.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
PMP (Project Management Professional).
Erosion and Sediment Control Certificate.
OSHA Hazwoper Certification.
1 year experience in review, design or construction or operation of surface water management facilities.
1 year experience in ICPR, Cascade, SWMM, or similar software.
1 year experience in POSSE.
1 year experience in State or Federal databases (OCULUS, PA, or RegDB).
1 year experience in GIS. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Assists Surface Water Management (SWM) Program Manager with implementation of the Surface Water Management Licensing Program and the State-delegated Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Program to ensure projects are reviewed and processed in accordance with regulatory and policy time frames.
Processes completeness reviews and QA/QC’s issuance of SWM licenses and ERPs, renewals, certifications, request for additional information, and inspection reports to ensure the projects meet the technical standards for issuance and comply with the rules and regulations of Broward County’s Pollution Control Code, state rules and regulations.
Applies scientific principles and method in the development of manuals, guidelines, permit applications, and procedures for implementing SWM Program and ERP Program. Evaluates and interprets hydrological, terrestrial, and geotechnical, data related to applications, licenses, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions. Coordinates and assists in writing, amending, and updating County environmental rules and regulations. Prepare written technical reports and agency correspondence.
Coordinates and manages issuance of appropriate warnings, notices of violation, and/or other enforcement actions, as warranted, against respondents with non-compliance issues and/or violations cited. Participates in hearings concerning violations of federal, state and local laws. Maintains enforcement case files.
Meets as necessary with engineering consultant, attorneys, and the general public for the purpose to provide general guidance and resolve issues associated with SWM licenses. Meets and coordinates with other County Department as necessary (processing of ROW vacations, development review, etc.).
Assists SWM Program Manager with coordinating and facilitating training of Surface Water Management Programs staff. Assists County Floodplain Administrator and CRS Coordinator as necessary.
Keeps abreast of new rules, regulations, and policies.
Completes additional projects and/or respond to other Divisional needs as requested.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesTech SavvyAnticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field? Yes No 02 Do you have a Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida and a valid Florida Driver's License, and will you be able to maintain them for the duration of appointment? Yes No 03 Do you have four (4) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work appropriate to the area of assignment, including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience? Yes No 04 Please describe in detail your professional experience, including title and length of time, developing, applying, interpreting, or enforcing water resources and/or environmental regulations and ordinances. If none, list none. 05 Please describe in detail your professional experience, including title and length of time, designing and/or reviewing plans, calculations, and modeling programs for surface water management systems. If none, list none. 06 Describe any experience you have applying for and/or reviewing applications for each of the following: A). Broward County surface water management licenses; B). FDEP or SFWMD ERP's; C). Broward County environmental resource licenses; D). Certification of completion of construction (including construction site inspections). If none, list none. 07 Describe any experience you have with technical report writing, and any experience you have preparing, reviewing or processing legal documents for code violations. If none, list none. 08 Describe your experience making formal presentations, including presentation topics and audiences. If none, list none. 09 Describe any experience you have utilizing Microsoft Office products, mapping software such as Graphic Information Systems (GIS), and County and State databases. If none, list none. 10 Describe examples of past work experience that demonstrate your ability to work independently, efficiently and under pressure. If none, list none.Required Question
Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers