Development Review Engineer

Under limited supervision of the Development Services Director; this position is responsible in assisting the Development Services Director and Senior Planner with new development and re-development within the City. The position entails the review of development plans for subdivisions, site plans, including such focuses as vehicular traffic, pedestrian circulation, storm-water management, floodplain management, and layout of potable water / sanitary sewer / reclaimed irrigation utilities both on-site and off-site of project areas. This task involves performing technical work utilizing civil engineering techniques through detailed engineering calculations and construction details. This position will be a voting member of the Technical Review Committee. The Development Review Engineer reports to the Development Services Director

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for improved policies and procedures in order to enhance service delivery, citizen satisfaction, and efficiency.
• Receive, review, and analyze development application. Makes recommendations based upon stormwater reports, topographic surveys, and geotechnical reports.
• Receive, review, and analyzes utilities, storm-water, right-of-way in conjunction with site development plans and subdivisions ensuring the project meets the requirements of the City of Edgewater, FDEP, and Saint Johns River Water Management District.
• Serves as Floodplain Manager, including managing the Community Rating System (CRS) as part of FEMA Flood Insurance Program.
• Coordinates with the Environmental Services Department for Capital Improvement Projects, Site Design Standards, and Public Infrastructure to ensure adequate levels of service.
• Tactfully explains and engages development applicants with requested revisions to projects in a diligent manner.
• Prepare, review and/or maintain various types of documents as required.
• Utilize/operate and maintain various types of equipment required.
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
• May be required to return to work to assist with emergency management preparation, response and/or recovery activities.
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field of engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Four (4) to Seven (7) years’ experience in civil engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Certified Floodplain Manager, or ability to obtain within three (3) years from hire.
• General experience in public speaking.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Benefits

Medical Insurance

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Florida Health Care Plans

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Dental Insurance

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Principal

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Life and Long Term Disability Insurance