Engineering Technician IV (Stormwater)

The Engineering Technician IV for Stormwater performs technical duties that involves performing inspections of minor infrastructure projects to include the construction of roads, stormwater drainage systems, and transportation elements to ensure compliance with construction and environmental standards, ordinances, and law. Conducts all necessary functions in relation to the following programs within the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit including, but not limited to, Stormwater Infrastructure Data Collection, Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance, Illicit Discharge and Elimination Program, Residential/Commercial Erosion and Sediment Control Program, and Citizen Drainage Response.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County:  Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid Website: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

• Full-time, field position and requires frequent travel throughout Citrus County. Scheduled days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. 
• Reviews engineering construction plans and associated design calculations for infrastructure projects.
• Inspects minor and major County construction projects to ensure conformity with construction plans and adherence to applicable regulations and specifications.
• Reviews construction plans and documents, makes recommendations for appropriate changes in area of non-compliance, conflicts, and time/cost savings after conducting field inspections.  
• Performs driveway permitting/inspections.
• Performs FFE Affidavit/waiver inspections and application reviews.
• Measures and confirms all pay items, reviews material list data for conformance, maintains daily construction logs, produces inspection reports and reviews pay applications and test data.
• Maintains accurate files and records systems in paper and electronic format.
• Inspects and prepares corrective action plan/report on citizen complaints in relation to any stormwater concerns and records all pertinent information in accordance with our NPDES program.
• Performs construction site investigations, maintains daily construction log reports. Collects and maintains material tickets, and data associated with Federal Highway Administration and Local Agency Program projects when applicable.  
• Performs data collection tasks including, but not limited to, survey field data collection, traffic data collection, asset inventory, and other data collection, as needed. 
• Inputs data into various software programs to update and maintain county asset information.
• May be asked to assist with various stormwater reviews when needed.
• Addresses timely questions by phone, email or in person.
• Attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events. 
• Composes with proper format routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters. 
• Performs other duties as required. 

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School/GED, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of High School. 
• Five (5) years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering with specific experience in road and/or drainage construction, or equivalent experience. 

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 60 days, Stormwater Management Inspector certification from Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: 
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) 
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System 

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and computing percentages, ratios, and proportions. 
• Ability to perform computations such as slopes, grades, etc. related to roadway and drainage, design, and construction. 
• Requires reading technical instructions, procedure manuals, and charts to solve practical problems, or in drawing and layout work. 
• Ability to compose with proper format routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters. 
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar. 
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public. 
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), and Electronic Data Transfer.
• Working knowledge of Esri Programs (GIS) is preferred .

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, and twisting.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• 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. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.