Salary: $66,064.00 – $109,006.00 Annually
Location : Cumming, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02890
Department: Engineering Department-Administration
Opening Date: 10/03/2023
Closing Date: 11/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Under general supervision, ensures that engineering and stormwater management plans submitted for construction within the County are prepared and approved in a manner that will result in developments that are in compliance with County ordinances, construction standards and federal requirements.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; coordinates training activities.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Assists with review of civil engineering aspects of commercial/residential development plans; reviews/verifies engineering calculations submitted by consultant engineers; ensures compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, County officials, contractors, developers, engineers, consultants, inspectors, property owners, the public, outside agencies and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Coordinates with other County departments to identify potential illicit discharges; assists with inspections of stormwater best management practices and watershed improvement projects; conducts engineering analysis of drainage basins and pipes to determine nature of problems encountered and possible solutions.
Responds to complaints and questions related to division operations and activities; provides information and technical assistance concerning construction plans, construction requirements, and related issues. Researches and investigates cause of problems; recommends solutions to problems; escalates disputes and conflicts between developers, contactors and the public to the County Engineer.
Assists the County Engineer with the review and approval of stormwater management reports and plans for new developments; reviews/verifies hydrology calculations submitted by consultant engineers; reviews and approves lot grading plans; assists with securing and managing various types of stormwater related grants.
Consults with Assistant County Engineer to review division operations/activities, review/resolve problems and provide recommendations; coordinates work activities with other departments, inspectors, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning plan review activities, code requirements, interpretation, compliance and related issues; discusses construction plans, permit procedures, status of plan reviews, problem areas, changes, required corrections, and contractor responsibilities with property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and architects; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints, researches problems and initiates problem resolution; provides information and technical expertise to other staff members.
Conducts field inspections as needed; operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, permit applications, site plans, engineering drawings, specifications, engineer’s letters, complaints, plan revisions, photographs, product information, technical reports/ articles, street maps, codes, commentaries, ordinances, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, Adobe Pro, e-mail, internet, or other computer programs.
Attends various meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate or as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards, reviews new codes and changes to existing codes; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends, and advances, in the profession, reads professional literature.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, assisting visitors, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training that includes Civil Engineering, engineering plan review, and personnel supervision; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s license.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 – 4 Years – 20 days per year – 6.16 hours per pay period
5 – 14 Years – 25 days per year – 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years – 30 days per year – 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II – $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II – $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
6 mos to 3 yrs – County matches 100% of a max 5% of employee gross contributions
3 yrs to 10 yrs – County contributes 5% of base salary & County matches 100% of a max of 5% of gross employee contributions
Over 10 yrs – County contributes 5% base & County matches 100% of a max of 5% of gross employee contributions & County matches 50% of next 5% of gross employee contributions