Summary

Oversees the review of land development applications, including building permits, land divisions, site plans andconstruction permits for compliance state laws, and other applicable policies and regulations, including, but not limited to; County Codes, Engineering Design Standards, and Department of Ecology (DOE) NPDES Phase II Construction Permit.Manages field inspections to ensure stormwater facilities are constructed to permit specifications. Responsible foroverseeing advising of permit applicants and other staff members of County stormwater code requirements and low-impact development techniques. Coordinates with other review staff such as Planning, PW Traffic Section, Public Utilities,and other permitting agencies outside of the County. Provides expert testimony at forums such as County HearingExaminer, and public meetings.

- Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3 ($44.89/hr to $48.11/hr per hour) for a Development Review Engineer dependent upon qualifications.

- Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to step 10 total steps (top step$59.70/hr). Development Review Engineer is range 30 of the General Salary Schedule (Non-Represented).

Essential Functions

Serves as a liaison between the County’s Public Works Department and Planning Department staff for commentsrelated to development review.
Acts as a Division resource in resolving complex engineering problems relating to stormwater design and landdevelopment, as required.
Assigns, evaluates, and leads the work of three (3) or more subordinate employees as required; advises, assists andtrains subordinates as necessary; participates in the selection of new employees, and may perform periodicperformance evaluations.
Coordinates, and peer reviews the work of other Development Review Section staff.
Review engineering plans, reports, specifications, studies, and as-builts related to development activity.
Designs, reviews, and approves plans and contract documents before they are used in the public bidding process forCounty construction projects, includes stamping plans and specifications with Professional Engineering License.
Perform field inspection of development activity; evaluates geotechnical engineering reports, and structuralengineering design and calculations. Respond and consolidate comments in writing for applicants.
Demonstrate knowledge of drainage engineering principles, applied sound engineering judgement, and be able toprovide exceptional customer service.
Provides testimony and presentations at County Hearing Examiner, and other public meetings when required.
Assesses proposed development plans for stormwater treatment designs to protect surface and groundwater, and toensure their compliance with applicable regulations.

SUPERVISORY:

The employee reports to and receives direction from the Engineering Division Manager. The work requires considerableindependent judgement and discretion in developing and achieving Section goals and objectives.
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties are duties that may not be specifically listed in the positiondescription but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’sclassification of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Atypical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:
A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering AND
Six (6) or more years of professional civil engineering experience;
Experience in the public sector and with intergovernmental or interagency agreements is preferred.

REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF:

Engineering techniques, principles, and practices related to land development review.
County land development practices and procedures
Federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to the fields of land development and stormwatermanagement.

REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO:

Perform engineering review and inspection of land development projects.
Read, understand, and apply detailed code provisions to project proposals.
Write clearly and concisely to respond to applicants and when required, impose permit conditions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department supervisors, associates,subordinates, representatives of other agencies, and with the public.
Use tact, discretion, and courtesy in interdepartmental and public contacts.
Work independently and develop new procedures when necessary.
Perform physical fieldwork and duties outdoors.
Learn the requirements for County compliance with the Washington Department of Ecology’s Phase II NPDESConstruction Permit and apply them to daily practice within six (6) months of hire.
Learn hydraulic and hydrologic modeling techniques and computer software programs when required.

LICENSES and/or CERTIFICATIONS:

A practicing and licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain such a licensewithin six (6) months of hire.
A Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification within six (6) months of hire.
A current Highway Runoff Manual certification from WSDOT is strongly desired.
A Valid Washington State driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed both in an office environment and on-site at project locations, meeting landowners, system operators,designers, project consultants and engineers.

HAZARDS:
Those present in a normal office environment. Physical hazard may be present during inspection of unsafe job sites.Occasional walking on uneven or steep terrain. Driving hazards to sites and meetings. Possible hazards in the field such asdogs, upset landowners, etc

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