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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

07789OC

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

12/17/2025

Closing Date

1/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Lead, Model, Impact – Surface Water Manager

Tired of the city rush? Ready to swap traffic jams for beaches, boating, and a balanced work-life? Lee County Natural Resources is seeking a Surface Water Manager who loves engineering, modeling, and problem-solving – and wants their work to truly matter.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to:

+ Lead a small, high-impact team of project managers and field staff.

+ Drive hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater, floodplain, and infrastructure projects.

+ Collaborate with other County departments to solve real-world water challenges.

+ Work on a diverse program spanning capital improvements, FEMA flood studies, citizen service requests, and more.

Here, structure meets flexibility. Work Monday–Friday, 8–5, with weekends free for Florida’s award-winning beaches – or a short drive to Tampa, Orlando, or Miami.

Why Engineers Love It Here

+ Model, Mentor, Make an Impact: Lead projects, guide a small team, and help other departments succeed.

+ Diverse, Meaningful Work: From stability analysis to citizen service requests, no two days are the same.

+ Community-Focused: Your work protects water quality, guides sustainable development, and improves residents’ lives.

+ Work-Life Balance: Set schedule, flexible environment, and room to enjoy life on the Gulf Coast.

+ Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost medical coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, FRS, 11 paid holidays, and generous leave accruals.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

+ Lead Lee County’s Surface Water Program as a technical and supervisory expert.

+ Use modeling software (ICPR, SWMM, HEC-RAS) to evaluate stormwater, flood risk, and infrastructure stability.

+ Review development plans, manage CIP and NIP projects, and coordinate with County and regional partners.

+ Support other departments by providing hydrologic expertise and actionable solutions.

+ Mentor your team, ensuring high-quality results and professional growth.

+ Contribute to FEMA flood insurance studies, LOMRs, CLOMRs, and coastal risk mapping.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements

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

+ 2 years of engineering experience.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or can be obtained within a year.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

+ Familiarity with FEMA floodplain mapping and NFIP.

+ Experience collaborating with local governments and regional water management districts.

If you’re ready to trade city stress for a rewarding career in a stable, impactful, and diverse program – while living in a beautiful coastal community – Lee County is the place for you.

Supplemental Information

About Lee County Natural Resources

We protect, preserve, and enhance Lee County’s natural resources – water quality, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems. Our small, dynamic team drives a diverse program that helps other departments, supports the community, and delivers visible results. Your expertise will be central to ensuring Lee County remains environmentally responsible, resilient, and a vibrant place to live.

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 700,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government (https://www.leegov.com/) .

Ready to trade city stress for a career where your engineering expertise makes a difference – and your weekends are truly yours? Lee County is calling.

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

+ 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

Which hydrologic or hydraulic modeling software have you used professionally? (Select all that apply) Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ ICPR

+ SWMM

+ HEC-RAS (1D/2D)

+ HEC-HMS

+ Other modeling software

+ No professional modeling experience

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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