Engineering and Site Development Reviewer (Engineer III)

Duties

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class.

• Reviews road and storm drain plans, and water and sewer plans for permits and subdivisions.
• Reviews stormwater management plans, mitigation proposals, and downstream analyses for conformance to County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and regulations.
• Reviews Preliminary and Site Development Plans.
• Reviews subdivision plans and record plats.
• Reviews grading and building permits.
• Reviews cost estimates associated with Public Works Agreements and grading bonds.
• Coordinates reviews with the Office of Planning and Zoning, Department of Public Works, and other county agencies.
• Meets with owners, consultants, developers, and outside agencies.
• Performs engineering work requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education, and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations.
• Responds to and investigates project design, review, and drainage questions, concerns, and requests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of principles, materials, methods, and practices of engineering is emphasized by the assignment, such as civil, structural, hydrology, traffic, fire, design, environmental, mechanical, electrical, sanitation, and other areas as assigned.
• Knowledge of the application and use of computer technology in related engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of commercial, residential, and rehabilitation building and construction code requirements and accepted practices.
• Ability to plan and conduct engineering research, field studies, plan evaluations, and laboratory appraisals.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced professional engineers and technical support staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field
Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in professional engineering work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.