Civil Engineering Plans Examiner

Performs intermediate work providing engineering duties related to the design and construction of new development projects; leading and performing reviews of plans and inspecting projects; collecting and presenting data and preparing reports; providing information and advice to the public and staff; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. 

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1. Conducts reviews of plans, cost estimates and reports for development projects; ensures adequacy and conformance to applicable codes and regulations; coordinates efforts with other staff and outside agencies; administers permits and change orders.
2. Performs field inspections to ensure proper construction management; performs final inspections with contractor; prepares correction punch lists.
3. Performs field review of proposed development sites to identify issues and requirements for proposed development.
4. Reviews proposed development plans, traffic, and title reports and provides engineering conditions/recommendations to County staff to prepare presentations for Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and Administrative Hearing Panel meetings.
5. Reviews utilities and landscape/irrigation plans for residential and commercial projects; prepares connection permits.
6. Responds to inquiries from property owners, developers, real estate agents, engineers, surveyors, contractors and County staff in regard to existing properties and proposed development projects; reviews citizen complaints, performs research and responds in a timely manner.
7. Reviews projects, title reports and legal descriptions associated with the division of land; reviews certificates of amendments to the recorded plats.
8. Administers permit files; purges files for scanning; prepares Notices of Completion; prepares Excel spreadsheets for capital assets to be capitalized and forward to Finance Department.
9. Reviews and provides feedback on proposed revisions to existing ordinances and design standards.
10. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
11. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public. 
12. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience interpreting maps, plans, reports and specifications, graphs and statistical data; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid Driver's License 

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, using hands and repetitive motions; frequently requires speaking or hearing; occasionally requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.   Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. 

Salary : $67,870 - $94,994