Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler

Non_Bargaining

XWHDM

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB116

Salary

$41.45

$52.85

$64.25

Job Description

Performs administrative and supervisory work, overseeing water infrastructure and hydraulic modeling projects for the Public Works Department. An incumbent assigned to this classification manages technical professional staff while driving the design, analysis, and implementation of complex water and wastewater systems. Work is performed under the general direction of the Wastewater Division Manager, and performance is reviewed through conferences and results obtained.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; three (3) years of project management experience in wastewater hydraulic modeling, computer hydraulic modeling of utility networks, civil engineering, land development, linear utility design, municipal lift station design, or utility construction experience, including one (1) year of responsible supervisor experience required; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Two (2) years of experience with hydraulic modeling software such as Info Sewer and Info SWMM is required. Hydraulic Model Training and Certification is required. Valid Florida Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Oversees hydraulic modeling projects for the Public Works Department.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.

Maintains computerized hydraulic model of the City’s sanitary sewer collection system; ensures accurate representation of the sewer network’s capacity.

Verifies accuracy of data in the GIS (geographic information systems) database after new project updates; updates PUP data when lift station crews change out pumps and when rehab projects are completed.

Assesses areas of capacity concerns; collaborates with Engineering and Mapping Manager to assess capital improvements to the City’s sewer network.

Works with staff in conducting hydraulic analysis to assess impacts of new developments and annexations on the City’s sewer network; makes recommendations about system upgrades as possible capacity concerns are identified.

Provides recommendations to Wastewater Division Manager on Capital Improvement Projects; separates CIPs into categories: 1) CIP Projects due to aging infrastructure; 2) CIP projects due to undersized existing infrastructure to serve current wastewater flows; and 3) CIP projects due to projected future flows into existing infrastructure that would not have capacity as a result of future development.

Monitors for inconsistencies in data; researches and implements corrections in the model through collaboration with the GIS Manager.

Manages tasks with consultants, engineers, and technicians.

Performs necessary coaching and training for engineers and technicians in the area of hydraulic system software.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Civil engineering design and construction principles and practices.

Knowledge of hydraulic engineering design of utility networks using computer modeling software as a tool.

Knowledge of project management methods and techniques.

Knowledge of environmental regulations governing the design, modification, operation and repair of lift stations, sanitary collection systems, and reclaimed water distribution systems.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of professional, technical, and field representatives effectively.

Ability to detect omissions or errors in computer models, construction drawings and specifications and make corrective recommendations.

Ability to gather, organize, interpret, modify, and compile relevant civil engineering information and data to provide a basis of sound decision making.

Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports on engineering work assignments.