NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Civil Engineer (Development & Drainage)
San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Civil Engineer – Development & Drainage to lead Hays County’s drainage and floodplain engineering programs. This role involves overseeing compliance with flood damage prevention regulations, conducting technical reviews, and managing drainage improvement projects while providing education and outreach to the community.
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Responsibilities
Administers, implements, and oversees provisions of the Flood Damage Prevention Order and Subdivision Regulations. Including the review and permitting related to development in floodplain, review of subdivision plats in order to determine compliance with state and local regulations
Serves as the County’s MS4 Program Manager, overseeing compliance with TCEQ stormwater permit requirements, preparing annual reports, and ensuring implementation of all minimum control measures
Leads long-range drainage and flood planning, including development of a Countywide Drainage Master Plan that integrates growth forecasts, subdivision trends, and flood mitigation priorities
Analyzes and recommends drainage impact fees and drainage-related capital investments for Commissioners Court consideration
Serves as the County’s liaison to CAMPO, CAPCOG, FEMA, TxDOT, and neighboring jurisdictions on drainage, stormwater, and floodplain management issues
Leads grant and funding initiatives, pursuing FEMA hazard mitigation, TxDOT stormwater, or flood infrastructure grants and ensuring compliance with reporting and deliverables
Performs advanced hydrology and hydraulics modeling (e.g., HEC-RAS 2D, Atlas 14 storm events, climate resiliency applications) to guide development approvals and capital project planning
Develops and manages County-initiated drainage improvement projects, including design and project management
Administers drainage/floodplain GIS systems and public-facing dashboards to provide transparent access to drainage and flood risk data
Serves as an advisor to Commissioners Court, providing quarterly drainage and floodplain risk updates with policy recommendations
Leads community education workshops and outreach campaigns on flood prevention, stormwater impacts, and responsible subdivision design
Serves as a technical advisor during flood and disaster events, integrating drainage and flood data into Emergency Management operations
Coordinates and monitors applications and approvals across County departments and Commissioners
Conducts site inspections, reviews development plans, and ensures compliance with floodplain, drainage, and subdivision regulations
Prepares and maintains inspection, enforcement, and compliance reporting
Represents the department in public meetings, stakeholder sessions, and professional forums
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervises assigned staff and is responsible for, setting work priorities, planning, assigning, advising, evaluating, and interviewing. Provides training and motivation to staff to make full use of individual capabilities to meet various program and departmental goals
Chairs working groups to update the Drainage Criteria Manual, Subdivision Regulations, and Flood Damage Prevention Orders
Provides training and technical guidance to County staff, planning/zoning boards, and private developers on drainage and stormwater best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management/Modeling or a related field
Five (5) years relevant experience in engineering, subdivision regulations, stormwater management, hydraulics and hydrology, or floodplain management
Three (3) years supervisory or management experience
At the discretion of the Director of Development Services, any equivalent combination of education or experience sufficient to provide the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the functions and responsibilities of this position may be used
Benefits
Health care
Dental
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Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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