Technical Specialist III - Planning & Development

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced engineering work in the review of plans, designs, permitting, and specifications of roadway, subdivision, and commercial projects, for compliance with the Pasco County Land Development Code. This role involves providing technical review of engineering design consultant's designs, plans, and specifications for land development projects, ensuring compliance with the Pasco County Land Development Code and Ordinances. The specialist will prepare review comments, provide recommendations and assistance to staff and the public in implementing development regulations and policies, and conduct field investigations. The position also requires preparing technical reports for various meetings and assisting in training new employees.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience directly related to the field of engineering to which the position is assigned.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of road, subdivision, stormwater, drainage and utility construction.
• Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, specifications, and indexes.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret moderately complex engineering plans.
• Ability to prepare and submit clear and precise engineering and related reports orally and written.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Public speaking experience and the ability to deal with the public, contractors, FDOT, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), County employees and elected officials.
• Knowledge of SWFWMD rules.
• Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering, materials, methods, and techniques of sites, roads, subdivision, stormwater, drainage, and utility construction as associated with land development projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversite during review of plans.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A certification in one or more of the following: Project Management, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

Responsibilities

• Provides technical review of engineering design consultant's design, plans, and specifications for land development projects for compliance with the Pasco County Land Development Code and Ordinances and prepares review comments.
• Provides recommendations and assistance to both staff and the public in implementing development regulations and policies.
• Plans, organizes, and carries out the technical review, field, and administrative activities related to land development projects.
• Conducts field investigations on matters relating to land development regulations and permitting.
• Assists the public and staff both orally and in writing on matters relating to land development regulations and permitting.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries and/or supporting documents for Development Review Committee Meeting(s) and/or Board of County Commissioners Meeting(s).
• Assists in training of new employees in areas of professional expertise.

Benefits

• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
• 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.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
• PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior