Development Review Engineer

Purpose

The purpose of this classification, under administrative direction, is to apply recognized engineering standards for review of proposed and current development projects within the City. Performs highly responsible administrative work in the enforcement of the Flood Plain Management Program and Land Development Code for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and established regulations governing zoning, and related land use provisions. May supervise other staff. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Transportation Engineering or related field; supplemented by a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government or private industry engineering regulation. Experience in development design and/or construction considered an asset. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, or able to attain registration within six months.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires certification as ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager within one year of hire/promotion date. Requires certification as Florida Building Plans Examiner within six months of hire/promotion date. Must possess valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Participates in the development review process of all development projects and flood plain management responsibility within City limits, to include commercial site plans, subdivisions, and planned development requests; reviews and provides comments on site plans and subdivisions for conformance to the City’s current Land Development Code and reviews new development studies for the purpose of providing recommendations concerning feasibility.

Reviews and coordinates comments with Utilities Department concerning water, wastewater, reuse-water facilities and Development Agreements. Responds to inquiries and input from other departments and the public concerning proposed and current development projects and flood plain impact of the proposed project; coordinates with Public Works Department, Planning Division, and the City Attorney for matters concerning development projects and City infrastructure improvements.

Attends various meetings for the purpose of providing recommendation on proposed and current development issues. Assists the Building Division with flood plain drainage and grading issues relating to new construction on residential lots and commercial site plans. Answers project related questions from citizens, consulting engineers, developers, and contractors.

Confers with local, State, County, and Federal agencies concerning development matters and projects affecting the City. Reviews maximum height of structures and determines if height exceeds airport sector height guidelines.

Monitors construction for the purpose of establishing and maintaining compliance with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives, includes coordinating with the design engineers, contractors, and staff for the various projects.

When otherwise not involved in the development review process, works directly with the Development Review Technicians relating to Projects.

Coordinate transition of regulations developed in Planned Development Agreements to application in the permitting process. Ensure adopted regulations are being followed throughout the development process.

Monitors all flood hazard areas within the City limits and coordinates with FEMA officials.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data and/or information involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, such as land development codes, engineering standards, maps and design media, and construction plans.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; utilize descriptive statistics; utilize principles of algebra and geometry.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are sometimes performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The work performance of supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Has comprehensive knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the City of Daytona as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of a Development Review Engineer. Has comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of applying professional and regulated construction standards to development and redevelopment projects. Has comprehensive knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has comprehensive knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has thorough knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which position interacts.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and interdepartmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and coworkers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Planning: Plans, coordinates, and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges, and allocates manpower, financial, and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.

Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them, and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.

Staffing: Works with upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge, ensuring their proper induction, orientation, and training.

Leading: Provides a work environment that encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.

Controlling: Provides a work environment that is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods, and procedures.

Delegating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of personnel under charge, build their confidence, and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure, or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies, and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not adverse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.

Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.

Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.

Policy Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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