Development Review Engineering Division Manager
Apply NowCompany: Seminole County, FL
Location: Sanford, FL 32771
Description:
Salary : $101,372.76 - $131,784.59 Annually
Location : 1101 E. First Street Sanford, FL
Job Type: Full Time Employment
Job Number: 2025-03483/24069
Department: DS Planning and Development
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
To manage, supervise and coordinate land development engineering activities and operations including stormwater, floodplain, Right-of-Way permitting administration/enforcement and special projects; to coordinate assigned activities with other Divisions, Departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Essential Functions
Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Responsible for ensuring Division-wide recognition and implementation of the County and the Department's Mission, Vision and Values.
Responsible for being a leader of professionalism, customer service, teamwork, positive attitude and reliability for the Division.
Responsible for ensuring the production and tracking of all Board agenda items produced by the Division.
Prepares the annual Division budget request for review by the Department Director and presentation to the Board.
Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the review of work projects, and support activities related to the development review process.
Supervise the review and approval of proposed construction plans for commercial and residential developments, assuring conformance of all development activities with applicable County, State, and Federal requirements from conceptual stage through construction inspection.
Provide supervision to construction inspectors and coordinates with outside consultants in the interpretation of plans and resolution of issues during construction.
Manage and coordinate Right-of-Way (ROW) utilization permits and inspections. Manage the enforcement of ROW violations.
Coordinate with other County Departments and Divisions as well as outside agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, St. Johns River Water Management District, municipalities, engineers, surveyors, developers, etc.) to facilitate accomplishment of work objectives.
Initiate and recommend for final approval by the Department Director, hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, disciplinary, and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
Maintain effective and positive public relations with other Departments, state agencies, cities and the public in general. Assigns appropriate Division staff to represent the Division by attendance at all Development Review Committee and Board of County Commissioner's meetings.
Prepare and presents the Division's annual budget and assure continued adherence to the parameters of the adopted budget.
Present to elected and appointed Boards, as necessary.
Additional Duties:
May serve as Acting Department Director in his/her absence.
Oversees the Division's vacation approval, purchasing approvals including payroll, conference and travel approval, performance plan review and evaluations.
Ensures the appropriate fees are being assessed and collection of revenue is being handled according to procedures set forth.
Performs other related work as required.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and six (6) years' of professional level experience in the administration and supervision of engineering operations related to land development, building construction, and code enforcement. Registration as Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. Must possess, or receive within six (6) months of hire, and maintain a Certified Floodplain Manager certification.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Additional Requirements
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of current engineering and building codes applicable to land development, utility systems, highway design and building construction.
Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate programs efficiently.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with skills in making effective public presentations.
Ability to maintain an effective relationship with staff, other departments, officials and the general public.
Ability to use a personal computer and associated computer programs to accomplish assigned tasks.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
County-paid benefits for employees
Competitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.
Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.
Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.
Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.
Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.
Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.
Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.
Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.
Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.
Health Insurance:Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.
Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.
Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.
Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:
Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.
Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.
Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.
Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.
Flexible Spending Account: Apre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.
Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.
01
Do you possess a Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida, or can obtain licensure in the State of Florida through reciprocity?
02
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and at least six (6) years' of professional level experience?
Required Question
Location : 1101 E. First Street Sanford, FL
Job Type: Full Time Employment
Job Number: 2025-03483/24069
Department: DS Planning and Development
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
To manage, supervise and coordinate land development engineering activities and operations including stormwater, floodplain, Right-of-Way permitting administration/enforcement and special projects; to coordinate assigned activities with other Divisions, Departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Essential Functions
Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Responsible for ensuring Division-wide recognition and implementation of the County and the Department's Mission, Vision and Values.
Responsible for being a leader of professionalism, customer service, teamwork, positive attitude and reliability for the Division.
Responsible for ensuring the production and tracking of all Board agenda items produced by the Division.
Prepares the annual Division budget request for review by the Department Director and presentation to the Board.
Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the review of work projects, and support activities related to the development review process.
Supervise the review and approval of proposed construction plans for commercial and residential developments, assuring conformance of all development activities with applicable County, State, and Federal requirements from conceptual stage through construction inspection.
Provide supervision to construction inspectors and coordinates with outside consultants in the interpretation of plans and resolution of issues during construction.
Manage and coordinate Right-of-Way (ROW) utilization permits and inspections. Manage the enforcement of ROW violations.
Coordinate with other County Departments and Divisions as well as outside agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, St. Johns River Water Management District, municipalities, engineers, surveyors, developers, etc.) to facilitate accomplishment of work objectives.
Initiate and recommend for final approval by the Department Director, hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, disciplinary, and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
Maintain effective and positive public relations with other Departments, state agencies, cities and the public in general. Assigns appropriate Division staff to represent the Division by attendance at all Development Review Committee and Board of County Commissioner's meetings.
Prepare and presents the Division's annual budget and assure continued adherence to the parameters of the adopted budget.
Present to elected and appointed Boards, as necessary.
Additional Duties:
May serve as Acting Department Director in his/her absence.
Oversees the Division's vacation approval, purchasing approvals including payroll, conference and travel approval, performance plan review and evaluations.
Ensures the appropriate fees are being assessed and collection of revenue is being handled according to procedures set forth.
Performs other related work as required.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and six (6) years' of professional level experience in the administration and supervision of engineering operations related to land development, building construction, and code enforcement. Registration as Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. Must possess, or receive within six (6) months of hire, and maintain a Certified Floodplain Manager certification.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Additional Requirements
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of current engineering and building codes applicable to land development, utility systems, highway design and building construction.
Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate programs efficiently.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with skills in making effective public presentations.
Ability to maintain an effective relationship with staff, other departments, officials and the general public.
Ability to use a personal computer and associated computer programs to accomplish assigned tasks.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
County-paid benefits for employees
Competitive Wages: Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.
Paid Time Off: New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.
Paid Holidays: We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work/Life Day.
Bereavement Leave: Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.
Florida Retirement System: All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.
Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.
Training and Development Program: The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.
Employee Awards and Recognition: A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.
Wellness Center: Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.
Health Insurance:Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.
Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.
Long-Term Disability: Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.
Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees:
Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.
Dental Insurance: A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.
Additional Life Insurance: At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.
Cancer and Specified Disease: Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.
Flexible Spending Account: Apre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.
Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions: Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.
01
Do you possess a Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida, or can obtain licensure in the State of Florida through reciprocity?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and at least six (6) years' of professional level experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question