Civil Engineer

I. Purpose of Job
Under general supervision provide engineering support to the Building & Zoning Department. Responsibilities may include reviewing development plans submitted for consideration by the Maury County Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC), review plat submittals, establish surety amounts for road development, inspect subdivision road construction, provide assistance in setting MCRPC agenda and staff comments on submittals, and providing
technical knowledge to County staff.

II. Essential Job Duties
A. Functions in Support of the MCRPC
-Review plans and documents submitted for consideration by the MCRPC and/or the Building & Zoning Office.
-Prepare staff comments and correspondence related to submittals and inquiries.
-Prepare routine and periodic amendments to the Zoning Resolution and Subdivision Regulations.
-Make recommendations regarding day-to-day inquiries regarding the Zoning Resolution, Subdivision Regulations, planning considerations, general engineering, and the application process.
-Prepare information to be presented to the MCRCP.
-Attend scheduled monthly regular meetings of the MCRCP or as required by the Director.

B. Subdivision Inspection Program
-Coordination of the Subdivision Inspection Program, including pre-construction meetings with the developer and developer’s engineer and contractor.
-Prepare pre-construction meeting documents.
-Review inspection reports provided by outside inspection services consulting firm.
-Interpret Subdivision Regulations.
-Interpret, review, and approve Construction Plans.
-Coordinate with developers and developer’s consultants on subdivision road inspections.
-Calculate surety amounts for subdivision infrastructure construction.
-Present information to the MCRPC.
-Review Revisions of Subdivision Construction Plans.

C. Comprehensive or Major Planning & Regulatory Updating
-Assist with complete comprehensive rewriting and updating of both the Zoning Resolution and Subdivision Regulations into new integrated documents.
-Attend meetings and hearings as required.

III. Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned.

IV. Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include prioritizing work in a complex project driven
environment.

V. Equipment Operated
General office equipment including computers, copiers, printers, scanners, etc.
Motor vehicle.

VI. Key Competencies Required
-Job Content Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of engineering terminology, principles, and theories. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Knowledge of project management and administrative principles and practices. Knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures.

-Language Skills:
Level 3: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

-Mathematical Skills:
Level 4: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

-Reasoning Ability:
Level 4: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. In decision making, some choices  are known while others may need to be identified. Some reliance on precedent. Ability to interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

-Teamwork: Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.

VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:
-Stand
-Walk
-Sit
-Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
-Reach with hands and arms
-Talk or hear
-Lift equipment up to and occasionally in excess of 20 pounds

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to the outside elements.