Civil Engineer III (Stormwater)

Civil Engineer III (Stormwater)

Salary: $77,420.00 - $102,770.00 Annually Location: FL 34471, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 0318 Department: Water Resources Opening Date: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description This is an engineering and administrative position in planning, design, construction supervision, and overall management of the extensions and improvements of the Citys infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water and sanitary sewer systems. Reports directly to the City Engineer.

Examples of Duties

• Plans and prepares designs for City municipal construction projects.
• Writes specifications, prepares cost estimates, and assembles construction contract documents.
• Processes and obtains all regulatory permits for construction.
• Prepares jobs for bidding and represents the City in contract negotiations.
• Manages city construction projects.
• Monitors job progress by performing field inspections, reviewing progress schedules, processing progress payments and change orders.
• Conducts meetings with contract, government officials, and industry representatives.
• Reviews project plans, cost estimates and contract documents prepared by consultants.
• Reviews commercial site plans.
• Supervises technical personnel and support staff engaged in drafting, engineering design, and construction inspection.
• Conducts regular progress meetings with staff.
• May assist in interviewing and selection process for new employees.
• Prepares and conducts PERs when appropriate.
• Provides engineering support to other City departments.
• Provides engineering information to the public.
• Investigates citizens complaints and makes recommendations.
• Assists the City Engineer with the preparation and dissemination of the Engineering Departments Capital Improvement budget.
• Backfills for the City Engineer when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, supplemented by at least five years of professional experience as a licensed professional engineer.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.
• Registered, as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida is required.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to respond (approximately 30 minutes) to emergency situations.

Supplemental Information: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have knowledge of principles and techniques of Civil Engineering and equipment of public works construction projects.
• Must have the ability to develop plans and specifications on the design of standard public works construction projects.
• Must be able to plan, organize, schedule and supervise the work of a moderately sized professional and technical staff engaged in surveying, construction inspection, drafting and design.
• Must have the ability to respond to multiple deadlines and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, and City officials.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRIs, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City. Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.

Application Questions 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes / No 02 Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Drivers License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida drivers license prior to employment? Yes / No 03 Please select your level of education from university or an accredited Institution.

• None
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters degree 04 Please select your level of professional experience as a licensed professional engineer.
• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 + years 05 Are you registered, as a Professional Engineer by the State of Florida? Yes / No 06 Do you have knowledge of principles and techniques of Civil Engineering and equipment of public works construction projects? Yes / No 07 Do you have the ability to develop plans and specifications on the design of standard public works construction projects? Yes / No 08 Do you have the ability to plan, organize, schedule and supervise the work of a moderately sized professional and technical staff engaged in surveying, construction inspection, drafting and design? Yes / No 09 If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below: 10 I understand that, as a condition of employment with the City of Ocala, I will be required to review and electronically sign a Policy and Consent form related to the Lytx® in-vehicle safety system. I understand that this consent includes acknowledgment of the collection and use of video, audio, location, and, where applicable, biometric data for safety, compliance, and operational purposes. I further understand that on my first day of employment, an email from noreply@lytx.com will be sent to my City of Ocala employee email address with instructions, and that the form must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of my official start date. Yes / No 11 I understand that all information I provide regarding my background, education, certifications, licenses, and work history is subject to verification once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. I further understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete information, or the omission of relevant information, may be grounds for disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an employment offer, or dismissal from employment if discovered after I begin work. Yes / No

Required Question Employer: City of Ocala Address: 110 SE Watula Ave City Hall, 3rd Floor, Ocala, Florida, 34471 Phone: 352-629-8359 Website: https://www.ocalafl.gov/