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Job Description
Description
Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! This position is primarily responsible for providing engineering support to the Public Works Department’s Stormwater Division and other related tasks/duties.
We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!
Hiring Salary: $60,840 - $64,500 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties Include ( but are not limited to ):- Supervises, plans, and organizes the work of single-family residential plan reviews
- Conducts plan reviews for residential and commercial construction projects
- Provides technical guidance to ensure compliance with stormwater regulations and adopted ordinances, including interpretations of construction-related residential codes, FEMA regulations, state laws and regulations, and County ordinances
- Serves as the liaison for the Public Works Department with other permitting departments; Planning & Zoning and Building Services
- Review encroachment permits associated with drainage easements and driveways along County roads
- Oversees the Department’s permitting software, and creates or modifies any reports that may be required as it relates to single-family plan reviews
- Develops and presents training and educational content for design professionals, contractors, owners, and inspectors as it relates to single-family plan reviews
- Responds to questions, comments, and requests in a courteous, timely manner
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification
- May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3 to 5 years of experience in stormwater, construction, and engineering OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. A valid South Carolina Driver's License will be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of: NPDES Phase II Stormwater regulations, the Charleston County Stormwater Permitting Standards and Procedures Manual, South Carolina Low Impact Development Manual, and SCDHEC Construction General Permit. General knowledge of: SCDHEC Best Management Practices Field Manual, civil engineering principles, practices, and techniques, site construction procedures in reference to approved standards, types, and quality in residential and commercial construction, and survey principles and practices, easement and public right-of-way laws, and utility replacement and coordination.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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