Engineer in Training I (Stormwater)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners•Citrus County, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer in Training I performs advanced technical work conducting & supervising the preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, contract administration, creation of technical reports, specifications & engineering calculations, holds project meetings ensuring work procedures are followed, and coordinates the participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors as it relates to the Stormwater Section. Assists/manages and implements the Community Rating System (CRS) Stormwater Standards, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, and the Stormwater Management Program and System within the Citrus County service area. This can include, but not limited to, designing and implementing retrofits, improving existing drainage functionality to meet current and growing demands, and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal agencies. The primary location for this position is Lecanto, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Two (2) years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering (Stormwater) and NPDES.
Experience in stormwater, roadway, utility, site, and pavement design.
Working knowledge of drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics
Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and sometimes walking.
The job involves occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent typing, simple grasping, and occasional pushing, pulling, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

ESRI/PONDS/AdICPR, preferred.
Working knowledge of AutoCad, preferred
Engineering Intern (EI) Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
Assists in the development, management and implementation of the Stormwater Operating and Capital Improvement Program budget and projects.
Conducts project meetings to ensure work procedures are followed, and coordinates the participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors.
Supervises and manages the preparation of project work plans, cost estimates, contract administration, and creation of technical reports, specifications & engineering stormwater calculations.
Conducts and/or coordinates elements in the stormwater portion of the CRS Program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Assists in managing stormwater management systems within the Citrus County service area including, but not limited to, designing and implementing retrofits, and improving existing drainage functionality to meet current and growing demands, etc.
Conducts and/or supervises field work that includes but is not limited to commercial and/or residential site inspections, stormwater infrastructure inspections and data collection, and stormwater management inspection of county facilities.
Conducts and/or supervises reviews associated with residential and commercial permitting.
Responds, analyzes, and designs accordingly to reported drainage concerns.
Oversees the participation of consultants, engineers, designers, and contractors.
Coordinates project meetings ensuring work procedures are followed.
Attends Technical Services Division meetings with the public and engineering consultants.
Attends and makes presentations to the Planning and Development Commission Board (PDC), Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and other boards as necessary.
Creates, drafts, and publishes policies and procedures for the Technical Services Division, Stormwater, and Staff Management.
Performs associated design work and preparation.
Conducts and coordinates studies and prepares reports.
Assists with other miscellaneous engineering projects.
Attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
Performs other duties as required.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.