Engineering Technician II
About The Position
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality. More About the Role: This position supports all Permit Technician l duties as well as processing review fees; coordinate and schedule review of plans and express reviews; schedule overtime inspections, inspections by appointment; and interact in preliminary and pre-permitting meetings; data entry and other duties as assigned. Position Summary Perform complex paraprofessional work in support of engineering and or project management activities. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for reviewing permit packages; inspecting construction projects; and providing technical data.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment
- Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Surveying, or Real Estate
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
- Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
- Knowledge of Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
- Knowledge of Mathematical concepts
- Knowledge of Engineering plans, specifications, and surveying work
- Knowledge of Applicable equipment utilized in the construction trades
- Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge of Recordkeeping principles and practices
- Knowledge of Databases
- Knowledge of Filing systems
- Knowledge of Customer service principles
- Skills Completing paperwork and documentation
- Skills Reviewing plans and/or specifications
- Skills Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations
- Skills Providing customer service
- Skills Conducting site inspections
- Skills Interpreting and enforcing regulations
- Skills Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and plans
- Skills Performing mathematical calculations
- Skills Maintaining records and filing systems
- Abilities Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals
- Abilities Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ own organization’s needs
- Abilities Leverage resources: Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently
- Abilities Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Abilities Planning and Organizing : Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Abilities Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
- Computer Skills Proficient in various applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Review permit packages and applications for completeness, including structure approvals and development projects requiring detailed engineering study
- Inspect construction projects to ensure work meets minimum standards, ordinances, and specifications
- Communicate information and coordinates processes associated with permit and bond processing; processes applications and fees; coordinates requests with departmental staff and external customers; generates various reports; assures final permitting and construction completion
- Assist the public, contractors, and/or other interested parties with a variety of inquiries and requests for information related to engineering services
- Provide technical data for construction projects and other compliance data to Engineers, land surveyors, developers, and builders; inspects newly constructed structures assuring compliance of regulations; reviews elevation certificates for compliance with applicable regulations
- Assist with special activities and projects, which may include: assembling information for grant applications and notification systems; coordinating and maintaining professional service contracts; developing tracking systems
- Participate in meetings related to engineering projects
- As applicable, provide front office support, which may include: answering telephones and providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points that require in-person interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
