Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Implementation:

• Conducts site observations and makes recommendations for needed field adjustments needed for a complete quality project.
• Assists in the interpretation of design intent and project plans / specifications.

Professional Design:

• Assists in any or all aspects of programming, design, construction documents, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction observation for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the technical credibility and quality of designed projects.
• Provides professional stamp for in-house designs, studies, reports, and other professional documents as required and as permitted within scope of professional license.
• Maintains clear and detailed correspondence and design documentation for all assigned projects.
• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects.
• Ensures conformance to specifications.
• Monitors production process and develops or recommends ways to increase efficiency. Assesses deficiencies in the system and recommends methods to correct the voids.

Master Planning:

• Prepares concept plans and infrastructure master plans.
• Assists in development of long-range master plans.
• Assists in maintaining a master plan and documentation of the project development.
• Assists in preparing zoning documentation and submittals.
• Prepares due-diligence, capacity studies for potential property acquisitions.

Subdivision Design:

• Prepares concept plans and preliminary grading for subdivisions.
• Coordinates with surveyors the preliminary field staking of design and plat monumentation.
• Prepares preliminary plats, development summaries, and county preliminary plat submittals.
• Prepares site development constructions documents.
• Prepares project cost estimates and budgets.

Site Planning:

• Prepares site plans and construction documentation for site development projects. Plans include layout, grading, utilities, details, and erosion control.
• Assists in preparation of project cost estimates and budgets.

Permitting:

• Obtains for assigned projects necessary permits, approvals, and variances from local, state, and federal planning, environmental, and regulatory governmental agencies.
• Develop strong, lasting relationships with permitting authorities.
• Coordinates zoning amendments and subdivision plats with local agencies.

Architectural Review Board:

• As needed, reviews site plan submissions to Architectural Review Board for compliance ARB standards and best practices for site layout and grading.

Environmental Resource Management:

• Manages and maintains GIS master plan depicting existing development and environmental / cultural resources.
• Reviews submissions to Architectural Review Board for potential impacts to environmental / cultural resources.
• Reviews OLDC, OGC, and OMC development plans for potential impacts to environmental / cultural resources and recommends measures to protect resources.
• Coordinates with Reynolds Owners Association (ROA) and Lake Oconee Village Property Owners Association (LOVPOA) management staff for monitoring and protecting environmental / cultural resources of property development.
• Coordinates with ROA and LOVPOA management staff for inspecting and protecting environmental / cultural resources.
• Coordinates archeologists in development of data recovery plans, preservation plans, and long-term management plans.

Field:

• Gathers field data via GPS, compile information for data base, and retrieve information as needed.
• Coordinates with other departments (Development, Construction, Sales, etc…) in interpretation of design intent, review of field staking and adjustments, and other on-site investigations needed for design and implementation as needed.
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.

Technical Support:

• Recommends, purchases, and maintains specialized databases, equipment, and software as it specifically relates to the Planning Department.
• Assists in the development of technical and filing standards and maintains files and documents in accordance with the established standards.

General Office:

• Responsible for managing time and resources to complete assigned projects in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Maintains files and documents in accordance with the established standards.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Georgia or able to obtain registration.
• Preferred minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in master planning, site planning, subdivision design, and construction documentation.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD with experience in AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Currently possessing, or willing to achieve, state NPDES “Qualified Personnel” Level II certification.
• Understanding principles and demonstrated ability to preparation graphic presentation.
• Ability to produce layout and grading plans and perform hydrologic studies for permitting and construction purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to grade projects on hilly terrain.
• Understanding of road layout and design.
• Understanding of NPDES regulations, erosion control practices and permitting.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to details.
• Good grasp of mathematics.
• Sense of urgency and ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Effective time management skills.
• Understanding for the meaning and value of a deadline and possess a professional drive to fulfill deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations.
• Physical ability to field review undeveloped property.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license with a good driving record.