Job Description

Class Summary

Base Hiring Salary Ranges:
Engineer I: $57,685 - $67,059

Engineer II: $62,734 - $72,928

Engineer III: $74,192 - $86,248


The Engineer I, II, and III roles will perform multiple aspects of the review process requiring more experience and skill in the review, approval, and permitting of commercial and residential site development projects as well as supporting larger and more complex projects.
Essential Duties:

• Reviewing development plans for compliance with applicable regulations and adherence to mandated guidelines pertaining specifically to stormwater.
• Communicating plan review matters with design professionals and internal staff.
• Providing technical assistance to other County staff, outside contractors, and the general public regarding engineering issues.
• Reviewing various reports, zoning conditions, recorded plats, GIS maps, and easements related to development projects.
• Researching, investigating, and evaluating complaints and inquiries received by the public or management regarding stormwater issues.
• Maintaining records associated with plan review.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications
Engineer I (Grade C42(1)):

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering
• Valid driver\'s license from the state of residency

Engineer II (Grade C43(1)):

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering
• One year of related experience
• Valid driver\'s license from the state of residency

Engineer III (Grade C45(1)):

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering
• Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience
• Valid driver\'s license from the state of residency

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Additional Information

The Department of Planning and Development

The Department of Planning and Development\'s function is to promote and enhance the quality of life of residents, visitors, property owners, and businesses of Gwinnett County through programs and services that encourage high-quality development, maintenance, and revitalization of existing neighborhoods. The department consists of the Administration Division, Planning Division, and Development Division. Within the Planning Division, the Building Plan Review Section is responsible for the review and authorization to permit the construction of commercial buildings, commercial structures, and commercial interior projects located in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Commercial buildings include all buildings or structures other than one and two-family dwellings or townhomes. Commercial structures include site retaining walls, cell tower installations, racking systems, and signage foundations.
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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America\'s fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county\'s population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we\'ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett\'s infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board\'s policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County\'s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
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For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email .

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