Development Review Engineer

Overview

Development Review Engineer — City of Gig Harbor

Starting Wage : $49.48 - $61.88

Position Closes : October 28

POSITION OVERVIEW

The position provides professional level engineering duties in support of the city's development review team by conducting land-use, engineering construction plans, and building permit reviews of wastewater, stormwater, water, and transportation. Responsible for providing engineering management, coordination with community development, and review of private development project applications, permit / plan review and processing, and customer service.

Performs independent review, approval, inspection and acceptance of all private development proposals including land-use, engineering, and building permits. Reviews traffic reports, stormwater reports, and geotechnical studies for proposed developer projects. Tracks developer projects from land-use application through the construction stage to verify compliance with city standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description do not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to undertake other projects consistent with the role as requested by a supervisor.

• Functions as the primary civil engineer responsible for development review activities and coordination with other departments / divisions.
• Responsible for providing engineer staffing and customer service by reviewing engineering, land-use, and building plans throughout the duration of the permitting process.
• Provides high-level project coordination between city departments / divisions.
• Supports the city engineer in the effort to plan, organize, and schedule the review of private development projects.
• Reviews civil construction drawings and complex technical design calculations, reports, and / or computations relating to transportation, public utilities, and private storm drainage and water quantity / quality control facilities for compliance with city engineering standards municipal code.
• Reviews and interprets environmental and land use applications (SEPA, Plats, Rezones, Lot Line Adjustments etc.), engineering construction plans, specifications, studies, and reports associated with development projects.
• Supports the development and implementation of changes to the city's design and construction standards.
• Works courteously and effectively with all individuals and organizations during all stages of the pre-application, permitting, and construction stages of development projects; assists them with a wide variety of information including answering questions concerning city procedures and requirements for development and the engineering permitting process.
• Interprets legal regulations and guidelines.
• Uses computers for word processing, complex spreadsheet and database applications, permit tracking, basic mapping, and storm drainage design software.
• May represent the city's interests with the public, franchised utility companies, and other public agencies relating to the design and coordination of developer projects.
• Demonstrates decision-making skills and determines alternative solutions to complex technical problems and issues.
• Responds to the public and developer inquiries about city requirements and permit procedures for development.
• Tracks all development permits that require drainage review to specifications outlined in the city's stormwater municipal permit guidelines.
• Takes developer projects to the Hearing Examiner and presents at public meetings as required.
• Reviews traffic impact analysis for developer projects to determine compliance with the city's transportation impact fee and concurrency ordinances.
• Conducts inspections of developer projects to ensure projects are in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
• Provides oversight and guidance to assigned construction inspectors and construction supervisors for developer projects.
• Develops and recommends engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Assumes technical responsibility for completing and reviewing complete phases or major components of private development projects, including engineering reports, calculations, plans, contracts, and special assignments in accordance with City of Gig Harbor Public Works standards and municipal code.
• Responds to questions from residents, developers, and engineers related to private development projects and plans.

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QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training and experience that indicates the individual can successfully perform the job may be considered.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

The following certifications and licenses are required for the position (or must be obtained within the timeframe stated) and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The physical attributes described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of sitting, standing, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, and recurring bending, crouching, reaching and occasional lifting / relocating of moderately heavy items (exertion of force 20 lbs. occasionally and / or 10 lbs. frequently to lift / carry / move objects, files, and other materials), reaching, handling, and grasping documents, binders, folders, and books. Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately both in person and remotely. Repetitive motions for computer and telephone use. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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