Technical Specialist III - Planning & Development

Technical Specialist III - PDDAdvanced 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. Provides technical review of engineering design consultant's 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 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. 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 Bachelor's 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 driver's 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.