Floodplain Engineer

About the role
This is a permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm) and is located at the Nowra Administration Building.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade dependent on experience. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

Duties
Reporting directly to the Lead - Floodplain Management, the focus of this position is to:

• Project manage Flood Studies, Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Floodplain Management Plans and their implementation for the City according to the NSW Flood Risk Management Manual;
• Coordinate and prepare grant applications, and integrate Council’s matching funds into the Council budget process;
• Review the existing flood data and associated information, and provide advice on improving the efficiency of the data and information to a higher standard; and
• Provide technical advice and assessment of flood related information submitted with development applications and planning proposals.

Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

• Civil or Environmental Engineering degree or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in Floodplain Engineering and management;
• Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic processes for catchment-based flooding as well as ocean inundation events:
• Experience in GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) and one or more of the following: WBNM, RAFTS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW or equivalent and the ability to review program output reports:
• Experience in utilising and outputting information using WaterRIDE Flood Manager software:
• Sound working knowledge of the NSW Floodplain Development Manual (2005) and/or Flood Risk Management Manual (2023) and Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR 2019):
• Class C Driver’s License;
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa).
  

About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Long Service Leave After 5 Years
• 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
• Flexitime for Indoor Staff
• Remote Working Arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease Arrangements
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training and Development Programs

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume and cover letter (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

• At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
• Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
• Briefly describe the relevant hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software you have experience using.
• How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?

Contact: Mark Stone - Lead – Floodplain Management (02) 4429 3***

Applications Close: Sunday, 11 February 2024 (at Midnight)

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.