Engineer

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Merit
Job Number: 24-02657
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Class Summary
Base Hiring Salary Ranges:
Engineer I: $63,780 - $74,145
Engineer II: $69,362 - $80,634
Engineer III: $82,030 - $95,360
Job Description The mission of Gwinnett County's Department of Planning and Development is to plan, preserve, and build a healthy community through continuous engagement and superior customer care. The Department accomplishes its mission through programs and services that encourage high quality development, in addition to maintenance and revitalization of existing neighborhoods. The Department consists of the following divisions: Development, Planning, Code Enforcement, Building, Customer Service, Housing and Community Development, Economic Development, Infrastructure Planning, and Administration. The Engineer position is assigned to the Stormwater Plan Review Section within the Development Division.
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
• The Engineer 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.
• The Engineer III may supervise staff, assist in forming policies and procedures, and will act as back up to the Stormwater Plan Review Section Manager.

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

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click , , or
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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Additional Information
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:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
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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Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please indicate the degree and field. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in site development specifically related to stormwater design, plan review, and construction?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

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Describe your experience. If none, type N/A.
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List any professional licenses or certifications that you hold. If none, type N/A.
Required Question