Engineering Technician II - Planning and Zoning - Baldwin County Commission

This individual is responsible for permitting, inspecting, documenting, and reporting on subdivision developments in Baldwin County in accordance with the approved construction plans and coordinating and performing inspections of development related work being conducted on County right-of-ways under other Planning and Zoning permits or agreements.  A person in this position must be able to travel to construction sites throughout the County and must develop a good understanding of the County’s Highway network.
 
This individual shall also successfully complete any job/duty deemed necessary by the Planning Director, Deputy Planning Directory, Permit Engineer, or his/her Designee.

This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: Driver Qualifications. Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County’s insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.Permitting
 

1. Update and maintain applications for various development permits in the County rights-of-ways.
2. Review GIS data and maps as needed as part of the review process.
3. Process applications to determine if the appropriate regulations are met.
4. Correspond with applicants and any other County employees as necessary.
5. Create agenda items for License Agreements.

 
Inspections
 

1. Inspects workmanship and materials of the construction of subdivision developments, including associated utility, and ROW work to ensure compliance with approved plans. This includes review of site grading work, erosion control, pavement, water, sewer, and other utilities.
2. Inspects all traffic control devices (temporary & permanent) in permitted projects to ensure they are in working order and serving their purpose.
3. Complete required inspection forms and correspondence to appropriate representatives.
4. Follow-up on comments to ensure completion.
5. Inspect construction projects to ensure Baldwin County and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) standards and specifications are followed.

 
Reporting and Controlling 

1. Keep diary of work progress for each permitted project and prepare weekly progress reports, etc.
2. Fill out and submit all required forms and supporting data.
3. Prepare daily work activity sheets for record keeping.
4. Maintain database of all permitted projects.

1. High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience preferred, but not required.
2. Have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the County’s insurance standards. 

Other Characteristics
 

1. Willing to work overtime and non-standard hours to meet deadlines.
2. Willing to travel for schools and training.

 

1. Verbal skills to communicate effectively with office staff, general public, applicants, utility departments, and County Commission, ask for information and instructions, and communicate by email or phone.
2. Writing skills to prepare reports, complete forms, compose letters.
3. Reading skills to read and understand written instructions, manuals, and correspondence.
4. Listening skills to understand verbal communications with co-workers and public.
5. Ability to operate office machines such as calculator, computer, and copy machine.
6. Knowledge of general office procedures.
7. Thorough knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and ability to apply them to work problems.
8. Knowledge of standard utility installation techniques.
9. Ability to address deficiencies of new utility installations.
10. Ability to coordinate construction activities and utility activities to avoid conflicts.
11. Ability to successfully balance workloads.
12. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other software to successfully maintain databases.
13. Knowledge of county road and bridge systems, the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance, and the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations.
14. Knowledge of state and county laws, policies and procedures pertaining to specifications, construction, etc.
15. Ability to use level, calculator, drawing tools, chain and plumb bob.
16. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in planning and implementing work.
17. Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding safety.
18. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, developers, and contractors in this work.
19. Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
20. Knowledge of ARCGIS and ARCMAP.
21. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and how manage/compose emails.
22. Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint to put together presentations.
23. Knowledge of deed research and county software that is applicable.

Physical Characteristics
(In cases of physical handicap, reasonable accommodations will be made.)
 

1. See well enough to read fine print and numbers accurately and without transposition.
2. Hear well enough to respond to verbal communication and to use the telephone.
3. Speak well enough to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and the public in a polite and effective manner.
4. Body movement to bend, stoop and move about in an outdoor environment with live traffic.
5. Manual dexterity to write and type.
6. Strength to lift up to 20 pounds.

Salary : $22 - $28