Development Permits Engineer EM/6-426
Environmental Management

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing engineering support in the implementation of the County’s Watershed
Management, Stormwater and development permit programs, and for managing the County’s geographic
informational system (GIS) for Environmental Management

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Implements all environmental permitting best management practices for Fayette County National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System and Metropolitan North Georgia Watershed Planning District permits.
Implements Impaired Water Monitoring and Implementation Plan. Prepares annual reports.

2. Manages the Storm Sewer Inspection Program. Coordinates all stormwater infrastructure inventory and re-
inspections. Provides GIS software support for this program. Responsible for quality assurance and control
of field data collection and database updates.

3. Provides technical support for Director and Assistant Director.
4. Reviews construction plans for compliance with Erosion, Sedimentation and pollution control requirements.
5. Responds to customer service inquiries about development, subdivision regulations, stormwater, and

environmental concerns and performs subsequent field investigations; documents and tracks all customer
service inquiries.

6. Conducts and documents inspections of development sites and construction projects to determine
compliance with approved plans, applicable laws, ordinances, standards, practices, rules, and regulations.

7. Explains regulations, ordinances, and corrective requirements to builders, developers, contractors, property
owners, and the general public.

8. Assists in public education, outreach, and involvement programs required for the North Georgia Watershed
Planning District and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination system permits.

9. Maintains current knowledge of all applicable laws, policies, and procedures relative to street design, erosion,
sedimentation, pollution control, stormwater management and other relevant environmental programs to
ensure proper enforcement of land disturbance activities in the county.

10. Maintains work order database; checks for consistency and input errors.
11. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
12. Operates CADD and GIS computer software, geographic positioning satellite (GPS) data collectors, and basic

surveying equipment.
13. Performs data audits and implements quality control measures and processes to ensure data accuracy.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the Environmental Protection Agency and Georgia Environmental

Protection Division watershed protection programs.
2. Knowledge of Georgia Department of Transportation guidelines and regulations.
3. Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws.
4. Knowledge of GIS concepts and principles.
5. Knowledge and skill in the operation of GIS equipment, including computer hardware plotter/printer setup, and

GPS.
6. Knowledge and skill with GIS project management, preferably with local government.
7. Knowledge of erosion, sediment, and pollution control.
8. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
9. Skill in reading and assessing construction drawings, specifications, and plats.
10. Skill in the interpretation and application of regulations and standards.
11. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
12. Skill in oral and written communication.

Development Permits Engineer, Environmental Management

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Environmental Management Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-
checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include federal, state, regional, and local laws, codes and polices related to environmental protection,
transportation, safety, building, and development and technical manuals and policy paper issued by professional
organizations and federal agencies. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in
application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The purpose of this position is to provide support in the implementation and compliance of the county’s

environmental and development permit programs and for managing the county’s GIS data for the Public
Works department. Success in this position contributes to the County’s compliance with state and federal
regulations.

• The work consists of related technical duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The work consists of varied GIS and inspection duties. Frequent changes of data collection software and

permit regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with other county personnel, engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, developers,

elected and appointed officials, environmentalists, civic organizations, planners, realtors, and members of the
general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; or provide customer service.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires moderate to high strength, dexterity and endurance. Typical activities include

traversing undeveloped land through undergrowth, inspecting stormwater infrastructure (pipes, manholes,
bridges, detention ponds, etc.) and having extended periods of field work on construction sites. Applicants
should be capable and comfortable of lifting, carrying, setting weights up to 80 pounds such as removing and
replacing manhole lids.

• The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors working across the range of year-round temperatures

which may expose the employee to inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

(MVR) in compliance with County Safety and Loss Control Guidelines. Completion of the State of Georgia
Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
within twelve (12) months of employment. Must obtain Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Level 1B Qualified Inspector certification, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level II Qualified
Plan Reviewer, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission within six (6) months of employment.

ADA COMPLIANCE

• Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.

Development Permits Engineer, Environmental Management

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect

the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment.
In the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under
the influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the workplace or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of Bachelor of Science in civil

engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or similar degree.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually

associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two to four
years. GIS software database management and administration experience is required.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of

vehicle or equipment operated.

• GIS Professional is preferred.