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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Engineer to support the Environmental Permitting Division .
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 Requirements
Requires 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 Licenses
Possess 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.
Preferences
Master'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.
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.
Competencies
Anticipates 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.
Makes 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.
Makes 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.
Takes 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 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.
Knows 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.
Holds 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.
Develops 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 Values
All 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) Compliance
Broward 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 Responsibilities
Note: 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 Responsibilities
All 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 County, Florida
$87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Feb 13, 2025