Civil Engineer - Part Time - Planning and Development

Walton County•Walton County, GA

About The Position

The Civil Engineer directs the activities of the Development Section and reviews development, land disturbance, erosion and sediment control, and other plans for compliance with codes and ordinances. The role coordinates development reviews with county, state, and federal agencies; organizes meetings with developers, builders, contractors, engineers, utility personnel, and the public; and conducts site inspections to ensure code compliance. The position enforces erosion and sediment control ordinances, maintains development project files and records, interprets and enforces codes and ordinances, and issues notices and citations. It also creates, updates, and maintains Walton County’s digital mapping system, maintains parcel splits, verifies legal buildable lots, and interprets deeds, maps, and legal descriptions. The Civil Engineer reviews and approves or denies land disturbance permits and final plat recordings, responds to citizen inquiries and complaints, creates administrative forms and documents, and reviews utility permits and maintains related records. Additional duties include coordinating tax parcel numbers with the Tax Assessors office and preparing, executing, and recording right-of-way deeds for development.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to understand the work of subordinate positions and answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, the appropriate state certification for the type of inspections conducted.
A completed Walton County employment application is required. Electronic signatures are not accepted, and resumes submitted without a completed application will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of the Development Section.
Review development, land disturbance, erosion and sediment control, and other plans for compliance with codes and ordinances.
Coordinate reviews of new developments with county, state, and federal agencies.
Organize and conduct meetings with developers, builders, contractors, engineers, utility personnel, and members of the public.
Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with codes.
Enforce erosion and sediment control ordinances.
Preserve, maintain, and organize development project files and records.
Interpret and enforce codes and ordinances; issue verbal and written notices and written citations.
Create, update, and maintain the county’s digital mapping system and maintain parcel splits.
Verify that parcels are legal buildable lots and interpret deeds, maps, and legal descriptions.
Review and approve or deny land disturbance permits and final plat recordings.
Receive and respond to citizen inquiries about development, permits, and related issues, and respond to complaints and concerns.
Design administrative forms and documents.
Review utility permits, assign utility permit numbers, and maintain records.
Coordinate with the Tax Assessors office regarding tax parcel numbers.
Prepare, execute, and record right-of-way deeds for development.
Perform related duties.