About this role
SECTION LEADER
Job Description: This position is available to staff in Fort Myers Only. This is a leadership/supervisory position responsible for a section of Professional Engineers, Engineering Specialists, Professional Wetland Scientists, Biologists, and Environmental Analysts performing the review and analysis of the engineering and natural resource management portions of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and Water Use Permit (WUP) applications, Formal Wetland Determinations (FWDs) and Sovereignty Submerged Lands (SSL) using accepted hydrologic and surface water hydrology principles, wetland mitigation practices, and wetland functional assessments in accordance with new or established criteria in a deadline-driven environment. Job Duties:
• Lead and supervise technical staff in ensuring conformance with the Engineering and Natural Resource Management aspects of Environmental Resource Permits from pre-application meetings through permit issuance.
• Review of draft work product from staff including Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and Permits for ERPs, WUPs, FWDs, and SSL determinations.
• Daily interaction and coordination with direct counterparts and staff members within the environmental resource and water use sections.
• Must be proficient in utilizing maps, reading construction plans and specifications, interpreting engineering and environmental reports as well as water resource computer program/model output reports.
• Should have experience communicating effectively with engineering professionals, environmental scientists, attorneys, construction professionals, developers, agriculturists, and others involved with the District’s regulatory program.
• Knowledge of groundwater hydrology and groundwater/surface water interactions. Involves both internal and external project coordination as well as representing the agency on interagency work groups and task forces.
• May be involved in reprioritizing workloads to effectively respond to special requests and/or unplanned situations or evaluating and changing workflows/processes.
• Will need to promptly reply to meeting requests with the public and/or members of the regulated community ensuring active participation and appropriate representation is offered.
• Will be expected to build positive working relationships with the regulated community.
• Leadership effectiveness includes strong knowledge of HR policies/practices.
• Will need to ensure staff’s performance objectives are clearly established with meaningful criteria which set standards for performance that are aligned to support the section’s work plan and which identify areas of needed improvement.
The selected candidate will provide leadership through effective communication and mentorship of staff. Candidate will demonstrate independent judgment to the degree appropriate for the situation, must schedule and manage time to meet strict deadlines and complete projects, and perform tasks independently and with minimal direction and guidance. Candidate will maintain close communication with the Section Administrator and Bureau Chief on various issues and matters, including the status of deliverables and assignments.
The position requires knowledge of and experience in the following:
• The District's regulatory programs, operations, and planning efforts
• Permitting programs, criteria, and practices
• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving based on comprehensive knowledge of technical and stakeholder issues
Employment Guidelines: Education: Typically has Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program in Agricultural, Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field. Experience: 10 years of qualifying experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in engineering including at least two years of experience with the ERP program, and four years of increased supervisory accountability. Prior experience analyzing ERP application documentation, preparing staff reports, using regulatory databases, and familiarity with SFWMD business processes is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
License(s) / Certification(s): Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
Enter Additional License / Certifications here: Registration as a Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required. Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Both office and field work are required. Field work may be conducted throughout the year including inclement or harsh weather conditions. Field work often includes on and off-road vehicular travel and occasional helicopter surveillance.
• Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during, and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference: 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 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]