Engineer Review Officer at DeKalb County in Decatur, Georgia
Posted in Engineering 5 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
Salary Range $57,125 - $91,971
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to review residential and commercial land development permits to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes, policies, rules, regulations, and standards.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Reviews plans for commercial and residential development; approves projects and coordinates all departmental reviews for permit requirements; organizes and conducts project meetings between other departments, engineers, and developers; and reviews hydrology reports for stormwater management requirements and compliance.
Assists customers in person, by phone, and through email; explains and clarifies DeKalb County Code, as well as, state requirements; answers FEMA flood inquiries; reviews residential plans; and receives and resubmits applications and plans, current and new.
Reviews plans for erosion and sedimentation pollution control compliance for residential and commercial properties; reviews final plats for infrastructure compliance with land development construction plans; ensures compliance with DeKalb County Code; coordinates with all departments for approval before recording; and reviews lot combination and division plats for zoning compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering or a related field required; two years of experience in building design and construction, plans review, or a related field
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license