JOB OVERVIEW

This position performs paraprofessional engineering related work involving the investigation, evaluation, assessment, asset management, planning, writing reports, coordinating work, or inspection of public infrastructure and systems. This position works under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. Project management responsibility involves infrastructure projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in the office and construction sites
• Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and stooping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in Engineering or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an Engineering-related field; AND
• Three years of experience in the investigation, evaluation, assessment, planning, design, or inspection of public infrastructure and systems;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices to the planning, design support, construction, assessment, asset management, and maintenance of multiple municipal projects, or portions of major projects; resolves conflicts and ensures compliance with permits and regulations; prepares and monitors scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
• Drafts or revises plans and drawings utilizing computer-aided design tools.
• Researches and conducts environmental and mapping surveys.
• Performs cost analysis and feasibility studies.
• Prepares survey reports and legal descriptions.
• Assists with preparing contract drafts; evaluates contractor proposals and assists with review of proposals for professional engineering services.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and internal and external department personnel to ensure efficient flow of communication and service.

• Attends preconstruction meetings and presents specific aspects of proposed and existing engineering assignments.Other duties as assigned.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.