Engineer A, RSMP, Watershed Protection

Job Description:

Engineer A, RSMP, Watershed Protection

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision and using moderate latitude for independent judgment, this position performs routine engineering work that includes designing, planning, and overseeing work in support of construction, maintenance, alteration of structures, facilities, processes, equipment, and systems.

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 - Supervisor 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 the drainage criteria.
  
• Experience with ArcGIS and with associated enterprise databases and database connectivity (Oracle, SQL, etc.).
  
• Certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Location
63 10 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, TX 78752 one day a week and

505 Barton Springs Road Austin Texas 78704 on other required in-office days

Days and Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.

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, PDD 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 RANGE:
Engineer A: $39.49 to $51.34 per hour

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:
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.

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.

ASSESSMENT(S):
Candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
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• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
  
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• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
  
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
  
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
  

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Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-12