Graduate Engineer B or Engineer A, Engineer B, Engineer C - RSMP

Job Description:

Graduate Engineer B or Engineer A, Engineer B, Engineer C - RSMP

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate Engineer B
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 related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) Certification in the State of Texas,
  OR
• If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.

Engineer A
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 four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.

Engineer B
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years of experience in engineering acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.

Engineer C
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 (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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 :
The position will assist with the city’s Regional Stormwater Management Program ( RSMP ) and provide engineering analysis and reviews for the program. These duties will include: coordination with applicants; engineering analysis and research for projects; arrangement of discussions with applicants to determine the feasibility of participation and tracking the progress of RSMP requests; reviewing applications and development plans.

The position will coordinate with Development Services Department ( DSD ) drainage reviewers and Watershed Protection Department floodplain reviewers and others for the review and processing of RSMP requests. The position will assist with the tracking and data management for RSMP inquiries and cases; be responsible for the processing of their RSMP cases in the City’s permit management system ( AMANDA ). The position will help draft the approval letters and agreements for RSMP participation; prepare RSMP payment calculations; and coordinate with the City’s legal department as needed for finalization of agreements.

Some RSMP projects lead to the development of Public-Private Partnerships for the design and construction of drainage improvements. The position will coordinate with applicants, Project Design and Delivery design team staff, Operations crews, and inspection services to help facilitate the design and construction of offsite improvements that provide regional stormwater management benefits through such partnerships.

In addition to RSMP -related duties the position will support Floodplain reviews within the Development Review Coordination Section.

SALARY :
Graduate Engineer B: $35.50 - $45.27
Engineer A: $39.49 - $51.34
Engineer B: $42.26 - $54.94
Engineer C: $45.22 - $58.78

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / LICENSE :
Engineer A, Engineer B, and Engineer C levels:
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.

Graduate Engineer B level:
Requires a State of Texas Engineer-Training Certification. If certified in another state, must have the ability to obtain Texas EIT certification within six (6) months of employment.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ASSESSMENT :
A skills assessment(s) may be conducted as part of the interview process.

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 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.
• Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
• 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
See Notes to Applicants
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply; subject to the business needs of the department.

REQUIRED : Report to 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, TX 78752 for 1 day a week, and on other required in-office days report to 505 Barton Springs, Austin, TX 78704
Job Close Date 03/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location See REQUIRED in Days and Hours Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling including detention ponds and storm drainage systems (open and closed) models, particularly with the HEC - HMS , HEC - RAS and StormCAD packages or similar models.
• Familiarity with the City of Austin’s land development code (particularly the drainage-related elements) and drainage criteria.
• Experience with ArcGIS and with associated enterprise databases and database connectivity (Oracle, SQL , etc.)
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Preferred certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager ( CFM ), or the ability to obtain by date of employment.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Graduate Engineer B
• Engineer A
• Engineer B
• Engineer C

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. 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.

• Graduate Engineer B
• Engineer A
• Engineer B
• Engineer C

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Graduate Engineer B position are: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* For which position are you applying?

• Graduate Engineer B
• Engineer A
• Engineer B
• Engineer C

* Please indicate which license/ certification you currently hold.

• Texas Engineer-In-Training Certification
• Texas Professional Engineer License
• Professional Engineer License from another state
• None of the above

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling including detention ponds and storm drainage systems (open and closed) models, particularly HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and StormCAD packages or similar.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your knowledge and experience with the City of Austin Land Development Code and Drainage Criteria Manual.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with ArcGIS and with associated enterprise databases and database connectivity (Oracle, SQL, etc.)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in writing and presenting information to technical and non-technical audiences.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a Certified Floodplain Manager through the Texas Floodplain Management Association or the Association of State Floodplain Managers?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this job opportunity by a Watershed Protection Department employee? If yes, please provide the employee's first and last name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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