What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I position at Citrus County, FL?

Salary : $89,193.00 - $133,789.50 Annually

Location : Citrus County, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 23-129

Department : Water Resources

Division : Utility Planning & Engineering

Opening Date : 08 / 06 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description

Citrus County's Utility Planning and Engineering division is hiring an Engineer I that will perform routine professional and technical engineering work reviewing and evaluating plans for the design of new water / wastewater infrastructure and will provide general professional engineering services for departmental capital improvement projects. We are looking for a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E) who has experience in general civil engineering design, site development, residential development, transportation projects, and water and wastewater related projects.

Working for the Utility Planning and Engineering division you will have a direct impact in delivering quality and sustainable services that meet the expectations of Citrus County's utility customers. In addition, Citrus County offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance, retirement plan, an employee health and wellness clinic, and much more. Please find our benefits information on the next tab.

Please note : The primary work schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM.

Essential Functions

Drives and / or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
Reviews plans, specifications, calculations, engineering reports, and as-built drawings submitted in support of permit applications, and projects for utility facilities associated with residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. Ensures compliance with standards, ordinances, and laws.
Prepares engineering design drawings and specifications.
Assists various Water Resources department staff members with problem solving, calculations, reviews, meeting attendance, drawing preparation, and presentation preparation.
Assists with field work and on-site inspection of utility projects.
Assists with grants, grant funding, and grant related document preparation.
Attends various meetings with citizens, permit applicants, developers, contractors, and consultants.
Performs records research relating to property, and easements.
Assists the County Surveyor with AutoCAD drawing preparation.
Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Or recent college graduate with internship experience in general civil engineering design, site development, residential development, transportation projects, and water and wastewater related projects.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements listed above.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida).

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida.

Ability to work cooperatively with Water Resources department engineers and project managers.

Knowledge in interpreting field surveys, plan reviews, and site construction.

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.), ArcGIS, and Autodesk Civil3D.

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-200.b : ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents

IS-700.b : An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS-800.c : National Response Framework, an Introduction

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 frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.

The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, operating foot controls / levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and working in darkness.

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.

Reasonable accommodations 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.

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits at a Glance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Health & Wellness Center

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000

Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating : Some positions may require a written and / or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons 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 will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. 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.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier : Florida Blue) : Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Wellness Incentive : New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center : Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance : Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance : Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System : Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit for more details.

Other Benefits :

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000

Voluntary Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assistance Program

ComPsych Programs

Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Paid Holidays - no waiting period

Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period

Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and / or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,

I currently have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Yes, I have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License

No, I do not have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License

No, however, I'm in the process of obtaining

Which best describes the years of professional experience you have working with ArcGIS?Please note : The "Work Experience" section of your application must contain this experience if applicable.

No experience

Less than One (1) year of experience

One (1) to Two (2) years

Two (2) to Three (3) years

Three (3) to Five (5) years

Five (5) years or more

Which best describes the years of professional experience you have working with Autodesk Civil3D?Please note : The "Work Experience" section of your application must contain this experience if applicable.

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Less than One (1) year of experience

One (1) to Two (2) years

Two (2) to Three (3) years

Three (3) to Five (5) years

Five (5) years or more

Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE COMPLETE. ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is complete and verified.

Education Section (must be completed)

Work History Section (Including CURRENT / MOST RECENT and the last 5 years of work experience if applicable)

STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL employers listed on this application

Supplemental Questions

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