DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY:

• Under direction of Assistant Director of Development Services (Development & Engineering), interpret and implement city ordinances and construction and design standards relative to land development in areas of water, sanitary sewer, drainage, and paving. Attend and participate in public meetings, as required. Serve as project manager on commercial and residential development project review, design and permitting, and some city-related infrastructure projects. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Development and Engineering Related

• Review civil engineering plans and other development related plans and specifications of highly technical nature for conformance to City codes, ordinances, construction and design standards, and policies, including coordination with other City departments and outside agencies, and ensure compliance with state statutory requirements.
• Negotiate with applicants to seek solutions to issues or concerns, using individual professional knowledge, judgement, and research including best engineering practices appropriate for the City.
• Manage all facets of development projects including but not limited to: coordination of right-of-way and easement acquisition; calculating escrow and participation costs; monitoring and coordinating construction; preparing project description reports; reviewing civil engineering and other development related plans; and/or administering development contracts.
• Prepare analyses of water, sewer, and drainage capacities related to development projects.
• Providing assistance to the Assistant Director of Development Services (Development and Engineering) and/or managing contract administration and oversight associated with special design studies related to infrastructure improvements.
• Effectively respond to inquiries from the public, staff, property owners, and developers related to City codes, ordinances, construction and design standards, policies, and procedures, as well as regarding development projects that are currently pending review, approved, and/or under construction.
• Effectively and clearly read, evaluate, interpret, and distinguish color and details on maps, plans, and documents for compliance with adopted City policies, ordinances and construction and design standards.
• Conduct site visits including evaluating surrounding conditions, taking photographs and documenting conditions as needed, and addressing engineering-related solutions when necessary.
• Conduct field assessments to establish and/or verify line and grade.
• Provide engineering assistance, review, approval, solutions, and designs to other City departments.
• Manage the City’s post-construction storm water quality program, including but not limited to annual inspections being conducted/completed, and enforcement with program requirements and City ordinances.
• Coordinate civil engineering plan as-builts document retention.
• Respond to open record requests when received, in coordination with the department and City Secretary’s Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED):

• Research and write, implement, and/or manage new City policies, construction and design standards, and ordinances.
• Assist with writing and executing development agreements, as well as monitoring for compliance.
• Write and execute agreements between the City and property owners, including but not limited to site improvements, encroachments, shared dumpsters, shared parking, maintenance responsibilities.
• Assist property owners with identifying potential solutions related to drainage and grading issues, as necessary.
• Professional Representation
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, city officials, the business community, contractors, developers, consultants, and the public, in person, in writing, and by telephone and/or videoconferencing – sometimes in stressful situations.
• Effectively coordinate, communicate, and interact with other local, regional, and state agencies related to development projects.
• Attend City Plan Commission meetings when needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential. Work extended work hours as necessary to attend meetings and meet operational needs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned.