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The District is continuing to recruit for Engineer positions in Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) on our permit application review and compliance/enforcement teams.

If you would like to be considered please complete the application.

Job Summary:

Entry level to advanced, independent engineering work reviewing permit applications and construction plans/drawings, calculations, data, legal documents, and hydrologic modeling to determine if projects meet the District criteria; preparing technical staff reports and letters; conducting pre-application meetings. Conducting periodic site inspections during and upon completion of project construction; evaluating compliance submittals; reviewing and evaluating monitoring reports; responding to complaints and public information requests pertaining to rule violations; facilitating resolutions of non-compliance issues.

Engineer requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering.

Advance levels require experience in environmental, civil, hydraulic, agricultural or water resource engineering or related field.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: 

Engineer I - $57,200.00 - $71,489.60

            Engineer II - $61,193.60 - $76,481.60

            Engineer III - $62,961.60 - $81,848.00

            Engineer IV - $67,371.20 - $87,568.00

            Professional Engineer - $72,072.00 - $93,704.00

            Senior Professional Engineer - $77,126.40 - $100,256.00

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, telework options and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace