Staff Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Public Work Director and/or the County Engineer, this position is responsible for assisting with professional and technical planning and design in conjunction with the Road & Bridge Department and Planning Department functions. This position will also assist in the development and administration of various infrastructure asset management programs within the Road and Bridge Department's area of responsibility.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform plans reviews and make recommendations on subdivisions, planning issues, and commercial buildings as requested concerning development issues such as lot layout, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, drainage, water and sewer.

Monitor and report findings on the construction of subdivisions and developments to ensure compliance with established specifications and requirements. Perform final inspections of subdivision and development projects.

Perform Engineering Studies according MUTCD standard for County's signalization, also traffic study.

Gather and maintain accurate average daily traffic counts on all county roads, and pertinent information on all recreational trails and paths.

Review and monitor private contractor work within the county right-of-way. Inspect projects performed by independent contractors to ensure that quality work is performed to job specifications and appropriate Road and Bridge Standards and the Land and Use Regulations.

Process and issues construction permit and conduct inspections of all residential and commercial construction of driveway approaches road cuts for utility installation, and related activities within the county's rights-of-way.

Attend meetings and conferences, including the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. This job class typically grains the necessary knowledge ana abilities through:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering civil or Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering assignments with emphasis on planning review and related field.
• Experience: 2 years of basic computer operation in public work environment, roadway design, surveying, or related road construction or management field. Experienced road design, data base management, and GIS are preferred.
• Experience: Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and blueprint plans.

Salary : $23 - $32