Engineering Compliance Analyst

Engineering Compliance Analyst

Salary

$53,486.00 - $58,834.60 Annually

Location

Stuart, FL 34996

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01825

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Services

Opening Date

02/02/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

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SUMMARY

Technical and professional work in the coordination and review of various activities of the Public Works Department and other County Departments as they relate to planning, design, and construction of public and private projects.

Under administrative direction, manage and coordinate the enforcement activities and operations of the Engineering Services Division within the Public Works Department including, but not limited to, excavation and fill, mining, right-of-way, stormwater management, and monitoring of construction activity.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AMD ABILITIES

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Reviews site grading plans and/or surveys for compliance with the County Land Development Regulations and for consistency with approved storm water management plans.

Coordinates permit application process and requirements with other divisions, agencies, and departments.

Informs the public of code requirements and permit application process.

Researches, investigates, and resolves complaints and violations with the complainants and violators applicable to the Development Review codes.

Researches and responds to requests for service and public records requests in accordance with State disclosure guidelines, ensuring compliance with County codes through field inspections, correction notices, and/or enforcement action.

Investigates site compliance and\or code violations, of unauthorized/unpermitted activity for development of projects without approval, reviews and evaluates site zoning and permitted uses.

Issues notices of violation, stop work orders, and administrative citations; takes appropriate enforcement action based on inspection results; recommends solutions and/or mitigation measures; conducts follow up abatement procedures including preparation of correspondence.

Enforces violations of development orders, site plans, and County Codes.

Maintains records of complaints, violations, inspections, and dispositions.

Follows up on all complaints and violations until resolved.

Coordinates, and reviews case status with assigned staff involved in site compliance violations.

Reviews submitted plans, documents, permit applications to ensure they comply with the requirements outlined in violations.

Reviews and evaluates follow up inspection results and evaluates case status timeline before moving matter to next step in the enforcement process.

Coordinates field activities and investigations with Engineering Compliance Inspectors and other County Departments regarding planned inspections or related compliance issues.

Coordinates compliance inspections with property owners.

Reviews and/or issues Notice of Violations; prepares cases for prosecution.

Prepares materials and presentations for the Board, Magistrate or court hearings, and provide testimony regarding compliance action.

Coordinates office work and field investigations with other agencies to further enforce all County code compliance efforts.

Attends and testifies at Board hearings and court hearings as assigned.

Performs a variety of organizational tasks, investigations, and provides operational feedback and recommendations to the Engineering Services Division.

Works closely with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of standard engineering principles, concepts and methodologies, practical knowledge of a wide range of technical methods, principles, and practices.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting criteria for development projects.

Knowledge of excavation, fill, and mining, right-of-way, stormwater management, and property maintenance issues.

Knowledge of principles and practices of site compliance programs and development review processes.

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including current land use and development orders as they apply to site compliance enforcement.

Knowledge of principles of coordinating and training of onsite inspection performance.

Knowledge of procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations, including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.

Knowledge of legal procedures involved in the enforcement of stormwater regulations.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities to perform compliance inspections at construction sites, commercial/industrial businesses, and residential locations.

Ability to locate property using legal descriptions and maps.

Ability to interpret streets, roads, and bridges, public lands, and drainage ordinances.

Ability to research property history and access data using computer databases.

Ability to read and interpret surveys and construction plans.

Ability to apply principles of site planning and design.

Ability to investigate complaints.

Ability to deal with the public in adverse situations, exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and persuasion.

Ability to use good judgement in seeking compliance.

Ability to communicate effectively with all types of people.

Ability to disseminate information to the public regarding codes and ordinances.

Ability to prepare written and oral reports on findings.

Ability to prepare professional business letters and correspondence.

Ability to prepare and conduct presentations to groups of varying sizes.

Ability to maintain files.

Ability to prepare cases utilizing computer programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience involving engineering, building construction, code enforcement, zoning, or planning.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Engineering, Surveying, or related field preferred.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Possession of one (1) Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) in either Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement, Legal Issues in Code Enforcement or Officer Safety and Field Applications preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT / EEO STATEMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.

Must be able to do on-site inspections.

Occasional jumping, walking, running, balancing, crawling, standing, kneeling, sitting, or lifting is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

May require attendance at night meetings and/or outdoor meetings.

May be dry, humid, wet, dusty, dirty, noisy, and occasional cramped quarters.

ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the County ADA Coordinator (772) 320-3131, the County Administration Office (772) 288-5400, Florida Relay 711, or by completing our accessibility feedback form at www.martin.fl.us/accessibility-feedback.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Florida Blue - Blue Options Medial Plan & PPO Dental:

• Employee only $69.44 (26 pay periods)
• Employee Family $173.79 (26 pay periods)

The Employee Wellness Center may be utilized by all covered employees and their covered dependents at no cost.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Annual Funding:

• Employee only $470 (employer funded)
• Employee Family $940 (employer funded)

Additional Insurance Plans:

Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Aflac

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits:

12 - Paid Holiday's annually

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

01

If you indicated that you are claiming veterans preference, please select Yes. Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their DD214 to be eligible for preference. Please submit a DD214 along with this application. If a DD214 is not submitted, you have five (5) business days to provide documentation.

• Yes, claiming veterans preference.

• No, not claiming veterans preference.

02

Are you a current employee of Martin County, current active volunteer for Martin County, current active intern for Martin County or performing work through temporary agency, ReSource, for services to Martin County?

• Yes

• No

03

Please list the highest education you possess. (For college degree it must be in Engineering, Surveying or closely related field).

• Less than High School Diploma

• High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

04

Please indicate your years of relevant experience involving engineering, building construction, code enforcement, zoning, or planning:

• No experience

• Some experience to less than one (1) year of experience

• Between one (1) to three (3) years of experience

• Between three (3) to five (5) years of experience

• Between five (5) to seven (7) years of experience

• More than 7 years of experience

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