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

Florida Health Care Plans

Dental Insurance

Principal

Life and Long Term Disability Insurance