Job Description

This position is being reposted.  Those applicants who previously applied for this position remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Professional Engineer/Scientist position that provides technical services and makes decisions for a work unit that supports the success of several of the District’s strategic programs and major projects of moderate scope with complex features. The services and decisions to be made for this job require a comprehensive knowledge and consistent application of theories, precepts, concepts, and practices related to a specific discipline. Incumbent is expected to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases for a standard engineering project or process, or for a significant portion of a major engineering initiative for a resource area as a Professional Engineer, or under direct supervision of a Professional Engineer as appropriate.

Incumbent will perform work that requires application of conventional hydraulics and hydrologic practices but may also include a variety of complex features requiring proper use of design standards; selecting suitable materials; and, difficult coordination. Assignments require a broad knowledge of hydraulic and/or hydrologic subjects within the discipline to effectively resolve technical issues and complete assignments. Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall or key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Receives direction from supervisor for unusual problems and developments, and work product is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. Incumbent is responsible for keeping immediate supervisor current on the status of deliverables and assignments and provides technical coaching to less seasoned professional staff. May represent the Section on resource area task forces.

This position requires demonstrated proficiency in the planning, execution and analyses of field and laboratory flow measurements of open-channel flows by advanced hydroacoustic flow metering tools, including Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), acoustic point velocimeters (ADVs), and of pipe flows by ultrasonic time-of-travel and Doppler flow meters, and the application of other state-of-the-art flow metering technologies.

Incumbent should be knowledgeable and experienced in: (a) the collection of streamgauging data (flow, water/pressure readings & operational settings) for developing, calibrating, and maintaining flow rating equations at various types of flow structures (pumps, spillways, weirs, and culverts) and hydraulic controls; (b) archiving and extracting data from hydro databases; and analyzing data from complex hydrologic systems. Incumbent will perform both standard and special streamgauging measurements for special field experiments and projects. Demonstrated experience in developing applications for data analysis in the Mathematica Language, MatLab, and other object-oriented languages is highly desirable.

Incumbent should be knowledgeable of: (a) the good measurement practices for streamgauging set forth by the USGS and the ISO standards for hydrometric measurements; and (b) methods for estimating the uncertainty in measurements following the methods set forth in the ISO Guide to the estimation or uncertainty in measurements and other standards and guidelines.

Incumbent will coordinate, review, and participate in complex hydrologic and hydraulic engineering-based initiatives and programs which have a significant impact on major ecosystems restoration programs and other District missions. Incumbent will work on problems related to hydrology, hydraulics, hydrodynamics, and other water resource issues related to natural environmental systems; summarize and report significant research and data evaluation; manage contracts for engineering services; and develop effective working relationships with team members.

This position may be filled either at the Senior Scientist level, Staff Engineer level, Scientist 4 level OR Engineering Specialist 4 level.

Employment Guidelines for Senior Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 6+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within an engineering discipline, and can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives. Advanced degree preferred. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or related engineering fields with emphasis in water resources, hydraulic systems, hydrometry, or environmental fluid mechanics.

Employment Guidelines for Senior Scientist:
Master’s Degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Environmental Fluid Mechanics or Physical Sciences and 6+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression and experience within scientific discipline, and focus in environmental fluid mechanics measurements, and hydrometry or closely related field that can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives.  Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required.

Employment Guidelines for Staff Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 4+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within an engineering discipline, and can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives. Advanced degree preferred.

Employment Guidelines for Scientist 4:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Environmental Fluid Mechanics or Physical Sciences and 4+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression and experience within scientific discipline, and focus in environmental fluid mechanics measurements, and hydrometry or closely related field.  Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required.

Employment Guidelines for Engineering Specialist 4:  
Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 4+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline that can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives.

Licenses for Senior Engineer or Staff Engineer:
State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License and keeps licensure status current, or if PE from another state, must become licensed by endorsement in Florida within six months from date of hire.  Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required.

Licenses for Engineering Specialist 4:
Incumbent continues the process for attaining State of Florida Professional Engineer license by receipt of  Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation and continuing to accumulate acceptable experience for work time licensure requirements.  Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required.

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.

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