Civil Engineer (Development & Drainage)

Salary : $90,077.00 - $92,779.00 Annually

Location : San Marcos, TX

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 202201120

Department : Development Services

Opening Date : 10 / 28 / 2025

Description

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under limited supervision, the Civil Engineer - Development & Drainage, leads Hays County's drainage, floodplain, stormwater, and subdivision engineering programs to safeguard public health, safety, and natural resources. This role administers the Flood Damage Prevention Order, Subdivision Regulations, Stormwater Management Standards, the County Drainage Criteria Manual, and the County's MS4 stormwater compliance program. The Civil Engineer is responsible for technical review and approval of subdivision and development plans, advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, inspections, enforcement, and oversight of County drainage criteria. The position also directs long-range drainage and flood planning, pursues grant funding, advises Commissioners Court on policy and capital priorities, and provides education and outreach to community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Program Administration

• 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.

Regional & Interagency Coordination

Technical Expertise

Public & Policy Engagement

General Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Education and / or Experience

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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