Technical Specialist III - Planning & Development

Technical Specialist III - Planning & Development

Salary

$77,186.00 - $108,061.00 Annually

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14310-0926

Department

Planning & Development

Division

Current Planning

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

Salary Range: $77,186.00 - $108,061.00

Pay Grade

Pay Grade: P46 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TECHNICAL SPECIALIST III - PDD

Advanced engineering work in the review of plans, designs, permitting, and specifications of roadway, subdivision, and commercial projects, for compliance with the Pasco County Land Development Code.

Essential Job Functions

Provides technical review of engineering design consultants design, plans, and specifications for land development projects for compliance with the Pasco County Land Development Code and Ordinances and prepares review comments. Provides recommendations and assistance to both staff and the public in implementing development regulations and policies. Plans, organizes, and carries out the technical review, field, and administrative activities related to land development projects. Conducts field investigations on matters relating to land development regulations and permitting. Assists the public and staff both orally and in writing on matters relating to land development regulations and permitting. Prepares technical reports, summaries and/or supporting documents for Development Review Committee Meeting(s) and/or Board of County Commissioners Meeting(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles..
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of road, subdivision, stormwater, drainage and utility construction.
• Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, specifications, and indexes.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret moderately complex engineering plans.
• Ability to prepare and submit clear and precise engineering and related reports orally and written.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Public speaking experience and the ability to deal with the public, contractors, FDOT, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), County employees and elected officials.
• Knowledge of SWFWMD rules.
• Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering, materials, methods, and techniques of sites, roads, subdivision, stormwater, drainage, and utility construction as associated with land development projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversite during review of plans
• Ability to assist in training of new employees in areas of professional expertise.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using written, verbal and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in civil engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience directly related to the field of engineering to which the position is assigned.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license. A certification in one or more of the following: Project Management, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in planning, zoning, land development or civil engineering?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a certification in one or more of the following: Project Management, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you recently taken a disbursement from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12

If so, please provide the date.

13

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

14

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

15

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net