Engineer Review Officer, Senior

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a qualified professional to review development plans and coordinate across departments to ensure compliance with County Code and state requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering with 3 years of related experience and a valid Georgia driver’s license. Salary ranges are provided, reflecting exempt status and a professional role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Three years of experience in building design, plans review, or related field.
• Georgia driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for commercial and residential development and coordinate reviews with departments.
• Assist customers in person, by phone, and by email; explain DeKalb County Code and state requirements.
• Review erosion/sedimentation control compliance for properties; ensure zoning and land development compliance.
• Review hydrology reports for stormwater management and FEMA flood inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Salary Range:$61,009 - $98,224 Pay Grade: 20 Job Code: 51150 FLSA Status: Exempt

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; three 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.