Review Engineer - Professional Engineer

Company: Sarasota County Government Careers
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Department:

Planning and Development Services

About Our Job

This is professional, technical and supervisory work conducting civil engineering plan reviews for compliance with the Sarasota County Unified Development Code and other related standards and ordinances using sound engineering judgment on all Land Development related projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, site and development (commercial) plans, subdivision plans, plats, Community Development Districts (CDD), right-of-way use permits, lot drainage review, variances, exemptions and others. This position is also responsible for organizing, planning, and supervising the activities of the Land Development Inspection team and reports to the Manager of Land Development.

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Join a dedicated high-performing team of County professionals.

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

Job Description:

Detailed technical review of land development project design plans

• Review supervises/manages multiple projects simultaneously; provide high quality, thorough review.
• Manage project files and approve Land Development projects.
• Provide project comments in a timely manner consistent with Land Development process timeframes.
• Prepare and update plan review and inspection checklists.

Presentations and meeting attendance/participation

• May attend, present, and participate in meetings such as BCC, community, public or other agency meetings/workshops related to assigned projects. May serve as liaison to various committees: including the Development Review Committee (DRC), the Land Development construction inspection team, Survey & Mapping, Planning Services, Zoning Administration, Building Department, Public Works, Environmental Utilities, Office of the County Attorney, Natural Resources and others.
• External agency coordination may include FDOT, FDEP, SWFWMD, adjacent cities and counties and others.

Commission Packets and Budget Assistance

• Administrative work relative to the position and preparation of Commission packets.
• Assist with the following: Land Development Regulation updates, budget preparation and workshops, fee assessments.

Organizes, plans, and supervises the activities of the Land Development Inspection team

• Monitor's infrastructure construction and actively monitors field inspection activities.
• Regular coordination with the construction Inspection team and culvert permit review and field work.
• Field investigates concerns and inquiries from the citizenry, the Sarasota County Commission and other interested stakeholders with subsequent preparation of technical presentations and/or reports.

Manages proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility; oversees financial, compliance, operational and performance audits; reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate controls are established and implemented.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in civil engineering or infrastructure construction/inspection. A Master's Degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of required experience. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida or have the ability to obtain within 12 months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Sarasota County Land Development Regulations, Engineering Manuals, Design Standards and Specifications. Subdivision and Site design/review experience; Roadway design and construction; Knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedure and practices of public works and engineering, including materials and materials testing; materials used in all types of public works activities; Construction management and/or oversight experience; Experience in surveying, stake out of projects, and inspections. FEMA Training, Stormwater Erosion & Sediment Control Certification, Work Zone Safety Certification, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification is also preferred.

Job Based Competencies: Must have positive interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills, public presentation experience and be comfortable working within constrained timeframes. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software programs and must have the ability to become proficient in other software the County may utilize, such as Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, ArcGIS, eGenda, and KRONOS.

About Everything Else

Pay: $58,115.00 - $75,816.00

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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