POSITION SUMMARY
This position is to oversee land development plan review, permitting, inspections, and enforcement for the department. The Engineer will also work closely with Public Works, Utilities, and Parks on capital improvement projects. This position will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations in land development activities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinates the land disturbance permit, development, and utility permit process for the City.
- Issues land disturbance permits, development, and utility (right of way) permit.
- Performs on-site inspections of projects in a pre, during, and post-construction state.
- Performs technical tasks to support department functions; reviews and approves hydrology studies for proposed development; conducts site reviews to ensure compliance with design plans; performs State water determinations.
- Interacts and communicates with groups and individuals to provide information and assistance; works with engineers and developers on on-site design-related issues.
- Provides professional recommendations and assistance to city staff; provides input regarding rezoning applications, subdivision plat application, stream buffer exception requests, and other requests as applicable.
- Administers the flood plain, stream buffer, soil erosion control, and stormwater ordinances of the City, including monthly and semi-annual reports for the Georgia EPD and District SWCC.
- Represents the department in various administrative and professional situations and for Boards, Commissions, and Authorities meetings to include Mayor and Council.
- Manages the city capital improvement projects including the development of budgets, design, implementation, and working with contractors.
- Designs and prepares bid packages for city-led construction projects under $50,000 unless specialized expertise is required.
- Manage the acquisition of ROW for the city, prepare acquisition, documents, negotiate property acquisitions with owners, and record deeds of an easement.
- Supports the Public Works, Utilities & Parks Department with technical assignments associated with the implementation of the Storm Water Management Utility Fee Program and other related duties.
- Monitors and tracks the condition of public infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems, traffic signals, and public facilities; investigates and resolves complaints related to infrastructure deficiencies.
- Oversees right-of-way maintenance contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, City standards, and safety regulations.
- Develops and maintains performance metrics and project progress reports, including schedules, cost tracking, meeting minutes, and documentation logs.
- Write/Review procurement documents (RFPs/RFQs/ITBs) for design and construction
- Act as Local Administered Project representative for GDOT/Federally funded projects
- Write/Coordinate/Submit grant applications for CDBG and other opportunities.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA and other federal/state safety requirements, including ongoing safety training and the maintenance of a citywide hazardous materials plan.
- Performs related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
o Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year accredited school
o 3 to 5 years of local-government experience is preferred.
o Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level II plan reviewer
preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
o Professional Engineer (PE) Certification is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of theories, practices and procedures of community planning, economic development, zoning, land development, construction and building.
- Knowledge of City subdivision regulations and development specifications, state engineering standards, and the city code. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
- This position consists of varied analytical, technical, and organizational assistance tasks.
- Knowledge of building construction standards, methods and related codes.
- Knowledge of real estate law.
- Ability to review, understand and interpret design drawings, site plans, construction specifications, engineering plans, maps and plats.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials, developers, builders, contractors, lawyers, architects and the public.
OTHR REQUIREMENTS
May work an adjusted schedule for assisting in events occurring after 5:00 p.m. such as meetings, planned events, etc.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.