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Requisition No: 861174
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DRAINAGE ENGINEER I - 55008365
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
744 / DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6780
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,909.54 – $3,765.29/biweekly range / $75,648.08 – $97,897.51 /annual range
ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $3,422.99
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do Drainage Engineer I / District Design
This position will perform engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for various types of highway and bridge projects.
The Difference You Will Make Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work Florida Department of Transportation
11201 McKinley Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
Your Specific Responsibilities Performs engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for various types of highway and bridge projects. Performs plans review for all phases of design, including drainage plans, shop drawings and permit packages to ensure that they are following all Florida Department of Transportation (Department) standards and guidelines for the projects including the review of any related drainage, hydrologic and environmental reports, and studies.
Designs primary and secondary drainage and stormwater management systems related to highway projects. Prepares calculations used to design the drainage and stormwater management systems utilizing computer programs, such as Advanced Interconnected Pond Routing (ADICPR), Hydraulic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS), CULVERT Master, and GOEPAK Drainage. Performs field reviews on projects to determine drainage areas and flow patterns and to establish high-water controls. Prepares drainage maps and other drainage related drawings using Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD) software, including Microstation, Decartes and GEOPAK. Determines the adequacy of drainage structures in accordance with hydraulic and safety standards. Signs and seals drainage documents.
Assists the District Environmental Permit Coordinator in environmental permitting activities related to plans production, including coordination with permitting agencies, determination of required permits, wetland impacts, required mitigation, budgeting for mitigation, and coordination with in-house project managers.
Prepares Bridge Hydraulics reports and Bridge Hydraulics recommendation sheets. Performs hydraulic studies and prepares hydraulic reports such as Location Hydraulic reports and Pond Siting reports for Project Development Studies and Design.
Provides drainage and permitting related technical support to other Department offices and design teams. Assists Department project managers with consultant selections, scope preparations, man hour negotiations, schedules, cost estimates and related items.
Coordinates drainage design with other agencies such as counties, cities, or Water Management districts. Provides expert witness testimony for eminent domain cases.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Department criteria for use in review and design of stormwater systems.
Bridge hydraulics and scour determinations.
Computer aided drafting design software such as Microstation and Geopak design.
Skills in:
Preparing stormwater calculations and reports.
Using a personal computer.
Using Microsoft Office and stormwater software such as ADICPR, HEC-RAS, PONDS, Culvert Master, and Flow Master.
Verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
Perform field reviews.
Analyze stormwater problems and make timely and practical decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Perform as a team member.
Exercise good judgment and take prudent risks.
Plan and organize work effectively.
Work on multiple projects or assignments and meet establish deadlines.
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements
Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471., F.S.
Minimum Qualifications
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Special Requirements You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Veterans’ Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity The Florida Department of Transportation Values Veterans
and supports the hiring of veterans, military spouses, and preference-eligible applicants. If you believe you were not afforded employment preference, you may file a complaint within 60 calendar days from the notice of decision with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the address provided in the original posting.
The Florida Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. Contact the Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
The State of Florida is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as allowed by law.
Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by contacting the People First Service Center.
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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.
Requisition No: 861174
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DRAINAGE ENGINEER I - 55008365
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
744 / DESIGN ADMINISTRATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6780
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,909.54 – $3,765.29/biweekly range / $75,648.08 – $97,897.51 /annual range
ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $3,422.99
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do Drainage Engineer I / District Design
This position will perform engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for various types of highway and bridge projects.
The Difference You Will Make Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work Florida Department of Transportation
11201 McKinley Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
Your Specific Responsibilities Performs engineering work involving the design and permitting of drainage facilities for various types of highway and bridge projects. Performs plans review for all phases of design, including drainage plans, shop drawings and permit packages to ensure that they are following all Florida Department of Transportation (Department) standards and guidelines for the projects including the review of any related drainage, hydrologic and environmental reports, and studies.
Designs primary and secondary drainage and stormwater management systems related to highway projects. Prepares calculations used to design the drainage and stormwater management systems utilizing computer programs, such as Advanced Interconnected Pond Routing (ADICPR), Hydraulic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS), CULVERT Master, and GOEPAK Drainage. Performs field reviews on projects to determine drainage areas and flow patterns and to establish high-water controls. Prepares drainage maps and other drainage related drawings using Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD) software, including Microstation, Decartes and GEOPAK. Determines the adequacy of drainage structures in accordance with hydraulic and safety standards. Signs and seals drainage documents.
Assists the District Environmental Permit Coordinator in environmental permitting activities related to plans production, including coordination with permitting agencies, determination of required permits, wetland impacts, required mitigation, budgeting for mitigation, and coordination with in-house project managers.
Prepares Bridge Hydraulics reports and Bridge Hydraulics recommendation sheets. Performs hydraulic studies and prepares hydraulic reports such as Location Hydraulic reports and Pond Siting reports for Project Development Studies and Design.
Provides drainage and permitting related technical support to other Department offices and design teams. Assists Department project managers with consultant selections, scope preparations, man hour negotiations, schedules, cost estimates and related items.
Coordinates drainage design with other agencies such as counties, cities, or Water Management districts. Provides expert witness testimony for eminent domain cases.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Department criteria for use in review and design of stormwater systems.
Bridge hydraulics and scour determinations.
Computer aided drafting design software such as Microstation and Geopak design.
Skills in:
Preparing stormwater calculations and reports.
Using a personal computer.
Using Microsoft Office and stormwater software such as ADICPR, HEC-RAS, PONDS, Culvert Master, and Flow Master.
Verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
Perform field reviews.
Analyze stormwater problems and make timely and practical decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Perform as a team member.
Exercise good judgment and take prudent risks.
Plan and organize work effectively.
Work on multiple projects or assignments and meet establish deadlines.
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements
Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471., F.S.
Minimum Qualifications
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Special Requirements You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Veterans’ Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity The Florida Department of Transportation Values Veterans
and supports the hiring of veterans, military spouses, and preference-eligible applicants. If you believe you were not afforded employment preference, you may file a complaint within 60 calendar days from the notice of decision with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the address provided in the original posting.
The Florida Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. Contact the Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
The State of Florida is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing as allowed by law.
Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by contacting the People First Service Center.
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