Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Engineering Department directs the preparation and specifications necessary for preparing plans and estimates for County engineering projects. This position will work in a team environment to provide support to the department and assist with special projects.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff/department. Provides general information to members of the public and outside agencies
• Sort and index files/documents to be more accessible for employees and members of the public
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Geographic Information System data as needed
• Assist appraisers, County departments, private business, and taxpayers with research and correcting errors on records
• Prepare, update, and distribute sets of property ownership maps, county roads maps, and other types of maps with new information as it becomes available
• Assist the public in the use of the various maps and documents maintained by the department
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Be self-motivated and hard working
• Possess enthusiasm to acquire and share information
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel etc)
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with County employees and the general public in person and by telephone

• Knowledgeable in ArcMap and/or similar G.I.S. software

Supplemental Information

DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Individual works indoors in well-lighted, air-conditioned office. Position may require travel to meetings, conferences and workshops
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent sitting, standing, bending and walking
• Includes a small amount of light-lifting (30-40 lbs.) and carrying up light loads for distances of up to 120 ft.
• Continuous reading and communicating both on the telephone and in person
• Continuous use of the computer and keyboard

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.