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Surface Water Manager

Salary

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07672OC

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

10/01/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Lee County Natural Resources is seeking a Surface Water Manager

The Surface Water Manager position serves as the supervisor/manager of the County’s Surface Water Program and works independently under limited supervision. This role requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and provides technical support to the Natural Resources Department, other County departments/divisions, and outside agencies regarding stormwater management and water resource issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Surface Water Manager is responsible for providing technical support to the Division of Natural Resources, other County departments/divisions, and outside agencies on stormwater management and water resources issues. Key responsibilities include:

+ Review development plans such as Lee Plan Amendments, Zoning, and Development Orders with a focus on stormwater management.

+ Coordinate with County staff and outside agencies regarding stormwater-related issues.

+ Manage Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and oversee both CIPs and Neighborhood Improvement Projects (NIP).

+ Stay current with advancements in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, including modeling techniques and software.

+ Provide customer service through the Request for Action (RFA) system by:

+ Assigning staff as needed to address citizen drainage complaints/concerns.

+ Coordinating with LCDOT and other agencies to develop CIPs and NIPs based on RFA requests and other sources.

+ Assist with FEMA Flood Insurance Study revisions, including review of LOMR, CLOMR, No-Impact Analysis, and Coastal Risk Map Development.

+ Supervise hydrological data collection and QA/QC processes, including analysis of rainfall, flow, groundwater, and water quality data for statistical inference.

+ Lead and supervise staff in the Surface Water Section by:

+ Monitoring and assigning workloads.

+ Supporting professional development and training initiatives.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or related field.

+ Experience: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or closely related field

+ Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Preferred Requirements:

+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.

+ Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., ICPR, SWMM, HEC-RAS).

+ Familiarity with FEMA floodplain mapping and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

+ Experience working with local governments and regional water management districts in Florida.

Supplemental Information

The position's work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience with hydrologic modes such as Stormwise (ICPR4), MIKE/SHE, HEC-RAS or similar?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you possess a Florida Professional Engineers license or a Professional Engineer license in another state with the ability to obtain the Florida Professional Engineer license within six months of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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