Engineering Specialist​/Engineer

Engineering Specialist/Engineer Job Description

Engineering Specialist and Engineer I perform entry‑level engineering work on one or more of the following:

• Reviewing permit applications and/or preparing technical reports of findings.
• Assisting in permit compliance and/or assisting in engineering analysis.
• Planning, design, and/or management of engineering construction, maintenance, and operations projects.

Engineer II and Engineer III performs independent or advanced engineering work on one or more of the following:

• Reviewing permit applications.
• Preparing technical reports on findings.
• Performing engineering analysis.
• Planning, designing, and/or managing engineering construction, maintenance, and operations projects.
• Serving as a project manager.

Coordinate with District staff, cooperating agencies, stakeholder groups, consultants, and the public to complete projects within statutory and District time frames.

Prepare Board materials, staff reports, including technical staff reports, memos, Final Orders, exhibits, and location maps, as needed.

Perform some of the following duties specific to the assigned District Office:

• Ensuring compliance with and enforcing the District's rules adopted pursuant to Ch. 373, Fla. Stat. Activities include performing field inspections, preparing written reports, sending inquiry/compliance letters, making recommendations on issuance of stop work orders, on whether rule violations exist, and on punitive/remedial actions. Considered a code enforcement officer for this District.
• Review and evaluate ERP, WOD, and SSL application materials, plans, and calculations within statutory and District time frames to ensure compliance with Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes; assess application completeness and communicate with applicants to obtain additional information.
• Conduct site inspections of applications and permits; compile staff reports with recommendations for permit or applications.
• Review as-built forms, plans, and other documents required for a complete as-built package to verify consistency with rules and provide a recommendation for a decision.
• Document permitting interactions, interactions with the public, and other application and/or permit interactions.
• Respond to public regarding permitting, permit compliance, public records requests, flood zones and mapping, website navigation, online permitting system; conduct pre-application meetings.
• Ensure permits issued remain in compliance with permit conditions and applicable rules. Perform field inspections on all issued and expired permits for compliance and resolve any non-compliance issues.
• Evaluate applications for consumptive water uses, apply rules and statutes to determine if the application meets the conditions for issuance, and provide recommendations to senior staff.
• Compile necessary data for long-term water supply planning and balance the water needs of people with the preservation of natural systems.
• Perform groundwater withdrawal modeling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Duties and responsibilities increase with each level of the position.

Engineering Specialist:
Bachelo