Engineering Review Coordinator

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

10d

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled technical work reviewing development plans, overseeing the construction of development projects, attending meetings to provide guidance on ordinance requirements, and preparing and maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the directed supervision of the Development & Inspection Manager. Supervision is exercised over assigned Development Inspectors.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization and department policies, practices, and procedures
Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances and laws
Thorough knowledge of Coweta County Code of Ordinances
Thorough knowledge of Georgia Stormwater Management Manual and Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control
Thorough knowledge of hydrology reports
General knowledge of asphalt core reports and soil comparison reports
Thorough knowledge of preliminary plats, construction plans, and final plats
Thorough knowledge of standard office equipment and software
General knowledge of measuring devices
General knowledge of Accella with Digital Plan Room and Mobile Accela Application
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, community groups and the general public.
Bachelor's degree with coursework in planning, public administration or geography, preferred or related field and considerable experience in planning, plan review, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain GSWCC Level 1-B and GSWCC Level II Certifications within 6 months of hire
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Responsibilities

Reviews land use development permit applications and similar applications for compliance with engineering land use regulations and policies
Researches, develops, and evaluates policies, plans or regulations pertaining to local land use and development
Attends pre-submittal meetings; conducts site inspections; provides cursory reviews prior to plan submittal, permit issuance and prior to formal reviews and final approval
Reviews preliminary plats, construction plans, hydrology studies, erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control plans, final plats, landscape plans, elevation certificates, and as-builts for compliance with applicable ordinances, zoning conditions, etc.
Supervises Development Inspection for compliance with plans, specifications, and pertinent local, State and Federal regulations
Prepares reports and presentation materials for public meetings; prepares ordinance amendments and prepares issue papers
Attends various meetings related to development permitting; takes notes and drafts related documents
Represents the department and provides updates at the GSWCC meetings
Coordinates with Georgia EPD and USACE for regulation compliance
Processes and writes administrative variances, unique and special use letters, etc.
Reviews final plats and legal documents
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.