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Engineering Professionals:
Work for Our Water Resources.

Dive in, explore your potential, and commit to a cause that matters—for today and generations to come. Take up challenges that take on greater meaning by the day. Drive a variety of projects and initiatives with life-changing impact. Be part of an entrepreneurial team that is committed to preserving one of our most vital resources. And build a career that can become your life’s work with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

Join our Water Resources Bureau
and make a lasting impact.  

Support the District’s Water Resources Bureau in this challenging and rewarding position. Join us in this professional level technical and administrative engineering position in support of the Water Supply Section, working with water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities and/or water supply authorities planning and implementing large-scale, regional projects in coordination with project teams, cooperators, and other staff. This position participates in the reclaimed water and utility coordination programs, leads water audits, and performs leak detection surveys, meter accuracy and other utility services. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources, we offer:

Compensation: 

Utilities Engineer: $50,460.80 - $61,730.15, pay grade 113
Staff Utilities Engineer: $54,496.00 - $66,651.95, pay grade 114
Professional Utilities Engineer: $62,316.80 - $76,949.36, pay grade 116
Senior Professional Utilities Engineer: $67,288.00 - $83,085.60, pay grade 117

Minimum to approximately 35.2% annual rates of pay grades displayed. Starting pay will be based upon education and experience.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes all features associated with the development of alternative water supply, and reclaimed water projects including feasibility, planning, design, cost effectiveness, and construction of project components based on sound engineering principles.
• Conducts technical review of projects within expected time frames and established requirements. Applies appropriate analytical techniques to water resource projects and makes sound recommendations.
• Performs project management duties as needed, including preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals and bids, contract negotiations, contractor oversight, and cost tracking against budgeted funds.
• Serves as a technical resource and liaison between water supply utilities, other agencies, local governments, consultants, and members of the public.
• Prepares reports including recommendations, agreements, specifications, contracts, and other related correspondences, and updates key stakeholders as needed.
• Communicates scientific and technical information in various formats such as charts, graphs, briefings, reports, and/or presentations.
• Provides periodic guidance to entry-level engineers, technicians, students, and other District staff on appropriate engineering practices, depending on experience.
• Uses appropriate software, databases, modeling systems, and other technology.
• Depending on experience, may act as the technical contact, coordinator, or lead on large scale regional teams, and oversee the work of assigned staff or contractors.
• Participates in and coordinates in emergency management activities, other departmental activities, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Meets with utilities to discuss public supply report and reuse inventory report. Coordinates with utilities for opportunities to possibly improve performance.
• Annually tracks reclaimed water and potable water data and produces related District and State required reports.
• Provides technical guidance in support of long-range water supply and water resource development planning.
• Coordinates with and participates in Regional, State, and National reclaimed and potable water organizations.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, including mosquitoes and ticks.

Must be able to 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.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Utilities Engineer Opportunities

• Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• Understanding of project management
• Experience with potable water supply utilities
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Required Credentials for Staff Utilties Engineer Opportunities

• Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• Two (2) years related work experience 
• Understanding of project management
• Experience with potable water supply utilities
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Required Credentials for Professional Utilities Engineer Opportunities

• Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• Five (5) years related work experience 
• Florida Professional Engineer License
• Understanding of project management
• Experience with potable water supply utilities
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Required Credentials for Senior Professional Utilities Engineer Opportunities

• Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
• Seven (7) years related work experience 
• Florida Professional Engineer License
• Understanding of project management
• Experience with potable water supply utilities
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Preferred Credentials for All Utilities Engineer Opportunities

• Experience working on alternative water supply and reclaimed water projects

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

Travel Required

Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until March 20, 2020 (extended from March 13, 2020) at 4:00 PM 

About Us

Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas.