County Engineer

County Engineer

The County Engineer serves as the Division Director and leads professional and technical engineering staff responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, sewer, and community development engineering functions. The position provides expert guidance on engineering regulations, development procedures, and code compliance to ensure that all county projects and private development activities meet local, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversees engineering studies, surveys, and designs with a primary focus on stormwater systems, sewer infrastructure, and major public works projects, while supporting roadway, and general civil engineering initiatives as needed.
• Reviews plans, engineering reports, and construction projects for full compliance with codes, laws, and technical specifications; prepares project specifications, estimates, and documentation.
• Assigns and participates in engineering studies, location surveys, preliminary and final designs; assists in developing engineering proposals and designs.
• Reviews plans and inspects projects to ensure conformance to legal requirements and plan specifications; prepares public works project specifications, plans, estimates, and reports; evaluates equipment requirements and makes recommendations.
• Manages special projects, programs, and capital improvement initiatives related to stormwater, sewer, and public works infrastructure as assigned.
• Monitors and coordinates right-of-way acquisitions; meets with property owners and negotiates purchase to obtain property for public works projects.
• Interviews, makes hiring recommendations, plans and assigns work, reviews, and evaluates performance of subordinates; provides technical guidance as needed.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies, procedures, and protocols for assignments; interprets, explains and implements local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations; conducts staff meetings; and provides information, updates, and coordination of work activities.
• Formulates and implements administrative and technical policies and procedures for the Engineering Department; ensures engineering records and files comply with legal requirements.
• Develops and administers annual budget; monitors approved expenditures.
• Meets with others concerning stormwater issues and complaints and resolves problems, consults with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding engineering projects and concerns.
• Attends and participates in public meetings; advises, informs, and responds to citizens; serves as technical expert at board meetings and provides supportive data on engineering issues.
• Represents the division and the department on various committees, meetings, and public hearings; attends and participates in meetings and forums; and answers questions and provides information regarding division activities and plans.
• Performs other relevant work as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and seven years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience of which at least five years' experience is in a supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of education or experience to meet the above stated requirements.

Previous public-sector experience is strongly preferred, especially in areas of stormwater, sewer utilities, public works, or municipal development review.

Licenses and Certifications:

State of Georgia Certified Professional Engineer (PE) or a PE license in a reciprocity state.

Valid Class I Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles related to stormwater management, sewer systems, land development, and major public works projects.

Strong expertise in reviewing and enforcing engineering codes, laws, ordinances, permits, and development standards.

Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering as applied to major public works projects.

Ability to interpret complex plans, specifications, contracts, and technical engineering reports with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to plan, organize, and administer an engineering program, including supervising and evaluating professional and technical staff.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State, and Local officials, contractors, developers, employees, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

Physical Ability:

Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain stationary (sitting or standing); repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents constantly must think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must continuously direct others, meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Frequently the essential functions require the ability to move by walking; move/transport items up to 10lbs; attend work related meetings; handle confidential information and operate equipment.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; position oneself by crouching or kneeling; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; push or pull; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; repeatedly use legs; move/transport between 11lbs to 50lbs; grasping. Incumbents in this position are occasionally on-call, work irregular hours; and maintain stamina throughout the workday.

Sensory Requirements: Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions constantly require incumbent to be able to work alone or with others. Additionally, incumbents are frequently exposed to extreme temperatures and humidity while working outside; extreme dry environments; dirt/mud, fumes, gasses, odors, dust, grease, and oil; and extreme noise.

Essential functions occasionally require exposure to risk of bodily harm from sharp objects/tools, heavy machinery; constricted spaces and traffic hazards; moving mechanical parts, wet, slippery floors/surfaces.

Regular fieldwork involves exposure to outdoor environments, inspection of stormwater and sewer facilities, and site visits to active construction area.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive, as it is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.