Cecil County Government | Chief of Development Plans Review

ASCE Maryland Section; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental engineering body is seeking a manager for the Development Plans Review Division to oversee land development engineering and ensure compliance with local codes. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, extensive experience in the field, and a Maryland Professional Engineer’s license. You will supervise a team, review engineering plans, and represent the division in public settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in land development engineering.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Class 'C' non-commercial driver’s license and Maryland Professional Engineer’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in the Division and manages project submittals.
• Reviews and interprets plans and permits for compliance.
• Serves as liaison for various permitting processes.
• Aides in budget preparation and manages expenditures.
• Represents the Division in public meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering principles

Ability to review engineering plans

Ability to communicate effectively

Budget management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Position directs the daily operations of the Development Plans Review Division. Responsible for all aspects of the management and execution of design oversight for all County streets and associated storm drainage systems, sewer mains and their appurtenances, review and approval of stormwater management, and monitoring of the County’s wastewater capacity. The work of this class involves supervisory duties and responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

1. Supervises all staff in the Division and distributes submittals to staff members in a balanced manner.
2. Reviews and interprets plans and permits beyond the capability of other plans review staff to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards; works with the plans review staff, engineering consultants and other project stakeholders to resolve issues as they arise.
3. Serves as Division’s primary representative to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Planning Commission.
4. Serves as Division’s liaison for the “Fast Track” permitting process.
5. Serves as Division’s final authority in all plans review and stormwater management approvals; approves all plans and other items.
6. Aides the Director in the preparation of the Division’s annual operating budget; manages expenditures within established budget constraints.
7. Assists the Director in responding to complaints and inquiries from government officials, other agencies, and the public.
8. Serves as liaison to the Department of Public Works regarding road code, stormwater management, and wastewater capacity related to land development.
9. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other agencies and project stakeholders.
10. Serves as the representative of the County to the public and other audiences during various meetings.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in performing or reviewing land development engineering and design in positions of increasing responsibility. A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

*An interested candidate with an equivalent combination of education and experience as listed above may be considered.

Certificate(s) and/or License(s)

1. Possession of a valid Class “C” non-commercial driver’s license.
2. Maryland Professional Engineer’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as it pertains to land development engineering, specifically, permits, stormwater management, subdivision and site development, and road and utility engineering, and design.
2. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and Federal codes, guidelines, regulations and standards.
3. Ability to review engineering, design, plans, specifications and other technical documents submitted by consulting engineers and others to ensure compliance with sound engineering practices and established codes, guidelines, regulations and standards.
4. Ability to prepare and clearly present both verbally at public meetings and written detailed reports and recommendations on complex engineering projects.
5. Ability to plan, schedule, assign, manage, and supervise the work of assigned personnel.
6. Ability to develop and manage project and operating budgets.
7. Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work as a member of a team.

Contact Information: All interested applicants should go to Cecil County Government's Employment page.