Position Information Position Information Posting Title Graduate Engineer A or B (Floodplain Office) Job Requisition Number COA079401 Position Number 118015 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Watershed Engineering Minimum Qualifications The position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon minimum qualifications: Graduate Engineer A Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job Licenses and Certifications Required: None Graduate Engineer B Bachelors degree in an appropriate engineering discipline with at least two (2) years of engineering experience Licenses or Certifications: State of Texas Engineer-In-Training Certification Notes to Applicants A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position. The Watershed Engineering Division of the Watershed Protection Department has two vacant Graduate Engineer positions in our Floodplain Office. The goals of the Floodplain Office are to reduce flood impacts by providing information about flooding, developing and enforcing the Citys floodplain ordinance(s), ensuring compliance with all federal and local requirements pertaining to floodplain management, and determining risk of flooding along creeks within City of Austin jurisdiction. These goals are achieved by identifying locations of risk via floodplain studies, providing information, guidance, and review for proposed risk reduction projects or other development in or near the floodplain as well as providing information to the general public about floodplains, flood resiliency and flood safety. Essential duties and responsibilities specific to this position: 1. Provide modeling support for floodplain studies including review of hydrologic and hydraulic models completed by others, in-house floodplain studies, drainage studies, and flood risk reduction projects. 2. Meet/communicate with City engineering, development review and legal staff, consulting engineers, contractors, developers, and private citizens on matters related to floodplains, drainage, creek flooding and flood risk reduction. 3. Assist with identification and prioritization of floodplain studies. 4. Prepare preliminary and long range plans for studies, schedules, cost estimates, budgets, special conditions and agreements. Monitor studies to ensure they are completed as scoped, on time, and within budget. 5. Identify, plan, and participate in outreach for all ages and knowledge levels in regards to floodplain studies, flood risk reduction, flood resiliency, and flood safety. 6. Perform review of floodplain and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for development applications. Provide and/or generate floodplain information for the development community and citizens. 7. Periodic fieldwork to perform site visits and creek walks to evaluate study areas and potential project sites as well as perform post-flood reconnaissance including communicating with citizens and the development community on these field visits. 8. Support the modeling and inundation mapping efforts of the Flood Early Warning System ( FEWS ) program and serve as FEWS support team member during activations for storm events. TRAVEL : Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and if required for the position, or if driving a City vehicle or a personal vehicle for City business, hold a current applicable drivers license, and have no more than six (6) points assessed on Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ). Please review the City of Austin Driving Standards to assess your driving record. DRE will be verified through the Department of Public Safety. If driving is required for the position, or if driving a City vehicle or a personal vehicle for City business, job offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the Citys Driver Record Evaluation Standards. ASSESSMENT : A skills assessment(s) may be conducted as part of the interview process. EDUCATION : Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to carry/lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. Ability to climb/sit/stand/bend/stoop/walk/squat/kneel/reach above shoulder level to conduct field work/site visits carrying survey equipment and flood reconnaissance kits in the field. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Must be able to navigate in various types of weather conditions and terrains (e.g. performing site visits and creek walks). ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully): When completing the City of Austin Employment Application: -Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin. -A resume and cover letter must be submitted with the employment application to be considered for this position, but does not substitute for a complete employment application. -A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. -Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. See Resume is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete. -Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work. -Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered. Pay Range $29.25 $40.23 Commensurate Hours 40 hours per week, Monday Friday May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as dictated by business needs. Job Close Date 01/24/2019 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications Demonstrable knowledge of, and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC - HMS and HEC - RAS . Familiarity with the City of Austins Land Development Code (particularly the drainage-related elements) and Drainage Criteria Manual. Certified Floodplain Manager or obtain certification after hired. Experience with using ArcGIS for both mapping and analysis. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to create and conduct public outreach for various age levels in new and innovative ways to better inform the public about the flood risks in Austin. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Graduate Engineer A Job Description Graduate Engineer B Job Description Knowledge, Skills and Abilities For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Graduate Engineer A Job Description Graduate Engineer B Job Description Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.