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Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time permanent Engineering and Site Development Reviewer (Engineer III) position in the Office of Inspections and Permits. The Engineering Division is responsible for the review and approval of commercial and residential subdivisions, Preliminary Plans, Site Development Plans, grading permits, building permits, and major projects that support economic development. This position is responsible for providing efficient, timely, and realistic solutions to complex engineering issues related to stormwater runoff, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roads in a fast-paced environment. The Engineering III position is a full performance level of professional engineering work. At the Engineer III level, the employee is expected to perform a variety of civil engineering tasks independently and with minimal supervision. NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the planning, location, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of residential, commercial, and public buildings and facilities. Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge to ensure assigned projects comply with applicable building and construction industry standards, Federal, State, and County codes relative to the area of assignment. Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules and standards applicable to the assignment by the higher-level engineer or management official.(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class. Reviews road and storm drain plans, and water and sewer plans for permits and subdivisions. Reviews stormwater management plans, mitigation proposals, and downstream analyses for conformance to County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and regulations. Reviews Preliminary and Site Development Plans. Reviews subdivision plans and record plats. Reviews grading and building permits. Reviews cost estimates associated with Public Works Agreements and grading bonds. Coordinates reviews with the Office of Planning and Zoning, Department of Public Works, and other county agencies. Meets with owners, consultants, developers, and outside agencies. Performs engineering work requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education, and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations. Responds to and investigates project design, review, and drainage questions, concerns, and requests. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of principles, materials, methods, and practices of engineering is emphasized by the assignment, such as civil, structural, hydrology, traffic, fire, design, environmental, mechanical, electrical, sanitation, and other areas as assigned. Knowledge of the application and use of computer technology in related engineering analysis. Knowledge of commercial, residential, and rehabilitation building and construction code requirements and accepted practices. Ability to plan and conduct engineering research, field studies, plan evaluations, and laboratory appraisals. Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced professional engineers and technical support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in professional engineering work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Preference will be given to applicants with the following: Experience with the design of residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions, Integrating the Maryland State Stormwater Management Regulations into development proposals, including the design of roads and storm drainage Experience and proficiency using the following applications: GIS, TR-20, TR-55, HY-8, HEC-RAS Experience in designing or reviewing public water and sewer plans, roads, and storm drain plans. Excellent communication skills with experience interacting with the public, engineers, contractors, and inspectors. A Professional Engineer (PE) license. Note: Engineer III is the full performance proficiency level class in the Engineer series. An employee has the opportunity to advance through the series based on experience and satisfactory work performance. Proficiency level advancements can be made when work assignments increase in variety and complexity; less supervision and review of the employee in completing work assignments; and the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the higher-level class. Promotion to a higher-level class in the series is at the discretion of the appointing authority
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