Civil Engineer I - Development Review

General Description of Duties

Position subject to close at any time

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under professional direction, the purpose of the position is to perform specialized engineering work to plan, coordinate, and implement County development activities. Employees in this classification perform at a professional level and are accountable for reviewing and evaluating development projects in compliance with all applicable County/State/Federal codes and regulations, and according to all acceptable engineering practices. Work includes reviewing and evaluating technical documents, construction plans (residential and commercial) development, and roadway design. Employee works with a high degree of independence and initiative and may confer with the Principal Engineer and /or the Manager on matters involving complex development matters.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs routine professional and technical engineering design review work relative to the County's development submittals.

• Manages and assists in the review of all applications of development in the Development Review Section to ensure planning, development, design and construction is completed in compliance with all applicable County/State/Federal codes and regulations, and according to all acceptable engineering practices.

• Assists in the development and enforcement of all Land Development Codes applicable to all existing facilities, proposed improvements and new construction.

• Performs intermediate to complex technical engineering work.

• Performs engineering design work in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal streets, drainage, paving, grading, sidewalks, grounds, building facilities and other County property.

• Reviews and evaluates applications for development to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations; inspects construction sites to determine conformance of site to design specifications.

• Reviews and evaluates applications for development to ensure compliance with County codes and regulations; inspects construction sites to determine conformance of site to approved plans.

• Researches, prepares reports, drafts specifications, and presents recommendations for special tasks as delegated by the respective Manager.

• Coordinates with technical review staff, project coordinators, planning and zoning staff, traffic and storm water sections to address issues that may arise from the review of development applications.

• Maintains open communication to coordinate with developers, consultants, State and local agencies and the dissemination of information.

• Attend DRC meetings, Planning, Board of County Commission, and Community meetings, and maintains open communication to coordinate with developers, consultants, State and local agencies and the dissemination of information.

• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:

• Two (2) years' experience in Civil Engineering design and construction focused on commercial and residential developments

• Responsible experience in designing and managing development projects.

• Current Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification is preferred and may substitute for required years of experience.

Miscellaneous:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers' License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and utilities work as applied to the development, design, construction, and coordination.

• Knowledge of current codes and regulatory standards governing the state's building construction industry.

• Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of capital improvement projects, e.g., plans review, design, and inspections.

• Ability to review and interpret construction project plans, and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards.

• Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.

• Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files.

• Ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications.

• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants, and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demand: Medium

• 50 pounds maximum lifting.

• If less lifting is involved will require significant walking/standing.

• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.

• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Exposure to field environment (adverse weather conditions).