Assistant County Engineer

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Job Duties Include

The Assistant County Engineer performs professional engineering duties

in the planning, designing, drafting and inspection of departmental

projects and performs related work as required. Acts as the assistant to

the County Engineer. Supervises and assists in the design and plan

preparation of bridge, culvert, grading and paving projects. Reviews,

prepares and acquires all regulatory permits and approvals required for

the project. Prepares bid documents for the purchase of department road

and bridge materials. Oversees the inspection and payments of

construction projects in progress. Supervises and assists surveying

crews. Prepares cost estimates on planned projects in preparation for

bid letting. Preforms and coordinates bridge safety inspections and

submittals to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Contacts

landowners and makes the necessary arrangements to purchase right-of-way

for field projects. Evaluates and designs traffic signage and pavement

markings. Assists the County Engineer in the preparation of budges and

annual reports. Attends meetings, conferences and professional

development programs related to engineering. Performs other duties as

deemed necessary or as required.

Full Job Description Available Upon Request From Human Resources.

##### Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver\'s License and be insurable under Saline
  
  

County\'s fleet insurance policy.

• Must be a Professional Engineer. Must be licensed by the State of
  
  

Kansas or obtain a Kansas license within the first twelve (12)

months of employment.

• Must have a Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or a related
  
  

field. Three (3) years experience as a Civil Engineer preferred.

• Must have strong people management and communication skills.
• Must have good planning skills.
• Must have knowledge of road and bridge construction and maintenance
  
  

methods and techniques.

• Physical Requirements:**\
  
  

Determined Work Level: Level 3 Medium Work. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of

force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,

and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Ability to communicate ideas by means of the spoken word such as giving

assignments or directions. Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient

to drive a vehicle. Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work primarily

with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like

using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Ability to maintain body

balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running

on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.