Engineer Hybrid

2379 Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34604, USA

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Within the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Bureau, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct professional level technical and administrative engineering work which supports the ERP Compliance Section. The successful candidate will spend the majority of time in post‑permitting compliance; however, this role will involve close coordination with the ERP Evaluation Section. Applies knowledge of engineering principles, project management, scientific findings and environmental laws to evaluate, plan, design and complete water related projects to ensure compliance of regulations and policies.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work‑life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on‑site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida).

• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave, including maternity, bonding and family supportive work program
• Medical and dental insurance (91‑97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability (District paid)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work‑life balance
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

The starting salary range for the Engineer position reflects the minimum to 50% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

• Ensure activities are brought into compliance with the state and District rules, including the transfer of construction permits to the operation phase, permit condition violations, expired permits and unauthorized construction activities.
• Work closely with Regulatory Support staff (administrative and field services staff) to accomplish these tasks as outlined in the rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Travel to site meetings in designated District counties.
• Participate in ERP Bureau projects under the direction of the ERP Compliance Manager, as assigned. Participate in departmental activities and perform other duties as necessary.
• The employee may be required to perform duties as assigned before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, in support of District operations.

In‑office:
Standard office environment and equipment such as personal computer, copier, etc. Occasional travel may be required. Ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding and driving) with one or both hands and feet is required.

In‑field:
Work performed in the field may often be in remote and undeveloped areas of the District, under adverse weather conditions. Travel and some outdoor labor may be required. May be exposed to extremes in elements, temperature and humidity and to a variety of pests. Must be able to bend, lift, carry and reach above shoulder level. May occasionally require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle for extended periods; some driving may be in off‑road (4x4) conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call‑in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or…