Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Support the District’s Engineering and Watershed Management Section of the Engineering and Project Management Bureau in this unique and challenging role. The successful Professional Engineer will perform technical and administrative engineering work related to the District’s Watershed Management Program. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.
The District supports a flexible work environment and remote work schedules so that employees can enjoy their time outside of the District.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources, we offer:
Professional Engineer/Senior Professional Engineer Level:
Employee works in both a standard office environment and in the field. Regular travel during the workday is required.
In-office: Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level.
In-field: Work performed in the field may often be in remote and undeveloped areas of the District, under adverse weather conditions. Travel and some outdoor labor may be required. May be exposed to extremes in elements, temperature and humidity and to a variety of pests, including mosquitoes and ticks. Must be able to able to bend, lift, carry, and reach above
shoulder level. May occasionally require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle for extended periods, some driving may be in off-road (4×4) conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Staff Engineer
Professional Engineer
Senior Professional Engineer
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, however some remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
Yes. Occasional travel, using District vehicle, within District’s coverage area.
Accepting applications September 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM
About Us
Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
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The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.
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