Engineer A (Floodplain Review)
Full Time
Austin, TX 78704
$34.86 - $44.45 an hour
Posted
Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Engineer A (Floodplain Review)
Job Requisition Number
COA089000
Position Number
117434
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Floodplain Office & Modeling
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus eight (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.
Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW
:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position is for a full-time floodplain engineer located within the Watershed Protection Department (WPD) who will work closely with the Development Services Department (DSD) as a member of the Floodplain Development Review Team. As a member of the City’s multi-disciplinary team of reviewers, the floodplain engineer will be responsible for the review of development applications including subdivisions, subdivision preliminary plans and final plats, residential building permits, site plans and related construction documents. The reviews will focus on whether the development applications meet the requirements of the City’s floodplain regulations. This often will require coordination with applicants to guide them in the requirements of the floodplain regulations and in how these requirements can be satisfied for a given development.
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position is for a full-time floodplain engineer located within the Watershed Protection Department (WPD) who will work closely with the Development Services Department (DSD) as a member of the Floodplain Development Review Team. As a member of the City’s multi-disciplinary team of reviewers, the floodplain engineer will be responsible for the review of development applications including subdivisions, subdivision preliminary plans and final plats, residential building permits, site plans and related construction documents. The reviews will focus on whether the development applications meet the requirements of the City’s floodplain regulations. This often will require coordination with applicants to guide them in the requirements of the floodplain regulations and in how these requirements can be satisfied for a given development.
This position requires working in a deadline focused environment. Qualified candidates will possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
In addition to Floodplain-related duties the position will support other reviews within the Development Review Coordination Section.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. License within six (6) months of employment.
SALARY :
Engineer A: $34.86 to $44.45 per hour
ASSESSMENT :
A skills assessment(s) may be conducted as part of the interview process.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. License within six (6) months of employment.
SALARY :
Engineer A: $34.86 to $44.45 per hour
ASSESSMENT :
A skills assessment(s) may be conducted as part of the interview process.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application, but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
$34.86 to $44.45 per hour
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability to telework with supervisor approval.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date
06/05/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Watershed Protection
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Road Austin Texas 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Candidate should be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques, including two dimensional modeling, for floodplain studies and drainage design.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience working with, the development and development permitting processes. Knowledge of the City of Austin floodplain regulations and drainage criteria manual.
- Ability to exercise good judgement and diplomacy in contentious situations and to maintain confidentiality as required.
- Applicant is a Certified Floodplain Manager.
- Possess strong communication skills in writing, reviewing and interpreting technical documents and speaking before a non-technical audience.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Identifies, evaluates, and provides improvement recommendations with preliminary and final designs and design criteria for assigned program or projects. Provides assistance in the preparation of preliminary and long-range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements.
- Develops cost estimates and tracks expenditures, prepares cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports and studies for projects. Prepares and/or assists with preliminary contract documents, specifications, and plans. Prepares final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and coordinates and oversees work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utilities. Writes technical specifications for construction contracts.
- Develops, analyzes, and provides recommendation of engineering reports for a variety of audiences.
- Inspects and monitors projects for legal compliance by reviewing work completed by contractors and ensuring compliance to specifications by completing complex calculations that are used to further provide analysis of preliminary results of a project.
- Conducts field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Drafts and recommends approval of contract change orders.
- Researches and performs statistical analysis for validation of reports and publication of results in various communication formats.
- Develops standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances for discipline area by researching, reviewing, analyzing, and updating standardized policies and practices.
- Develops and monitors performance criteria for various contracts and/or projects. May provide analysis and recommendation of performance of various personnel assigned by contract or projects.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of diversified, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships, and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
- Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
- Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
- Knowledge of City of Austin purchasing and contract policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
- Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
- Knowledge of applicable computer software programs.
- Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
- Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
- Ability to perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to interpret and update maps.
- Ability to interpret and make decisions in conformance within established policies and practices.
- Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
- Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
- Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.
- Ability to use a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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