SECTION LEADER - OPERATIONAL HYDRAULICS - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
The Applied Hydraulics Section within the Hydrology and Hydraulics Bureau seeks a Section Leader with proven skills and expertise in Hydrology and Hydraulics and supervisory experience. This position leads and manages the Operational Hydraulics Unit team to ensure the team's work plans, initiatives, programs, and processes support the agency's core mission of flood control, restoration and water supply.
The position also provides a fiscally conservative direction for managing the team's financial, human and physical resources. The position manages resources strategically and tactically to assure execution and alignment of the team’s operation with the Bureau’s level business plans and strategies. The position also reprioritizes work load and reallocates resources to effectively respond to unplanned events, critical operations and/or special work requests. The position also serves as decision maker for the team's day-to-day and long-term operations.
The Operational Hydraulics Section, in addition to Operation support to our 24/7 Water Control Center, is also responsible for development of water control plans, water control operations related technical reviews, data analysis and reviews. This Section provides direct support to District Leadership in day-to-day operations of the Central and Southern Florida Water Management System, including addressing flooding concerns from the public, drafting the weekly SFWMD position statement regarding Lake Okeechobee, Tamiami Trail Flow Formula target flow calculations, data visualization, monthly Governing Board/Water User Forum Water Conditions Updates...etc.
The incumbent will provide technical leadership in the 24/7 water control operations support to District staff including staff in Operations, Engineering and Construction (water managers, construction ..etc.), Policy Division (Tribal Liaison, Offices of State and Federal Policies..etc.), Office of Counsel, and Applied Sciences.
Employment Guidelines:
Typically has a Bachelor's Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited school, with a graduate level preferred, and 10+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline and leadership roles that can be directly applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives. This includes experience in both technical development and 4 years of increased supervisory accountability. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Environmental Engineering, or other water-related engineering fields.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Incumbent has State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license and keeps licensure status current.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
The position also provides a fiscally conservative direction for managing the team's financial, human and physical resources. The position manages resources strategically and tactically to assure execution and alignment of the team’s operation with the Bureau’s level business plans and strategies. The position also reprioritizes work load and reallocates resources to effectively respond to unplanned events, critical operations and/or special work requests. The position also serves as decision maker for the team's day-to-day and long-term operations.
The Operational Hydraulics Section, in addition to Operation support to our 24/7 Water Control Center, is also responsible for development of water control plans, water control operations related technical reviews, data analysis and reviews. This Section provides direct support to District Leadership in day-to-day operations of the Central and Southern Florida Water Management System, including addressing flooding concerns from the public, drafting the weekly SFWMD position statement regarding Lake Okeechobee, Tamiami Trail Flow Formula target flow calculations, data visualization, monthly Governing Board/Water User Forum Water Conditions Updates...etc.
The incumbent will provide technical leadership in the 24/7 water control operations support to District staff including staff in Operations, Engineering and Construction (water managers, construction ..etc.), Policy Division (Tribal Liaison, Offices of State and Federal Policies..etc.), Office of Counsel, and Applied Sciences.
Employment Guidelines:
Typically has a Bachelor's Degree from an ABET/EAC accredited school, with a graduate level preferred, and 10+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline and leadership roles that can be directly applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives. This includes experience in both technical development and 4 years of increased supervisory accountability. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Environmental Engineering, or other water-related engineering fields.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Incumbent has State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license and keeps licensure status current.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District