Development Project Coordinator

Ottawa County•West Olive, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Water Resources Commissioner, the Development Project Coordinator provides engineering and project management services for the construction, expansion, and maintenance of County drainage infrastructure. The role provides project oversight, facilitates development reviews, inspects drain projects, and advises the public on improved drainage. This is a full-time, benefited position at the Fillmore Complex in West Olive, Michigan, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, operations management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, combined with two years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
Alternatively, an associate degree from an accredited institution in engineering, operations management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, combined with eight years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
Working knowledge of construction, environmental, and relevant occupational safety codes, and other codes, rules, and regulations governing site operations.
Thorough working knowledge of substantive and procedural requirements, rules, and regulations governing stormwater runoff and flood control under the Michigan Drain Code.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, construction diagrams, topographical drawings, plat maps, related graphics and schematics, and legal property descriptions.
Thorough working knowledge of surveying practices and principles.
Basic knowledge of applied environmental hydrology, hydrogeology, topography, and soil and site evaluation.
Computer literacy, including good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management applications, and thorough working knowledge of GIS applications.
Ability to interact positively with staff, consultants, contractors, department clients, and members of the public from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and with differing communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent English-language skills, including grammar, usage, and punctuation.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including visual or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Responsibilities

Administer and participate in implementing and enforcing rules, regulations, and standards for stormwater management and water quality protection systems in the county.
Review permit applications and related site, drainage, architectural, engineering, and construction documents for proposed development projects.
Secure consulting engineers to independently review sites and drainage characteristics and evaluate planned drain construction for compatibility and compliance with applicable standards and the Drain Code.
Prepare legal agreements to extend existing or establish new drainage districts for planned developments, including terms for County operation and maintenance of newly constructed drains.
Review legal documents prepared by owners’ attorneys or engineers for compliance with the Drain Code and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, and request amendments to noncompliant provisions.
Maintain and update the Water Resources Commissioner’s stormwater development standards and other manuals.
Respond to information and assistance requests and complaints concerning flood control and water quality management from property owners, developers, engineers, municipalities, agencies, community groups, and other interested parties.
Prepare documents to obtain or modify drain easements and, when needed, negotiate the acquisition of property easements or other agreements.
Prepare reports and documentation for environmental quality, safety, health, building, regulatory, and permit compliance.
Serve as a field engineer by inspecting structures, fixtures, and utilities; collecting water, soil, and other samples; surveying sites; and conducting permit compliance audits.
Perform other functions as assigned.