Base Pay: $86,028.80 Annual

SUMMARY: Performs advanced engineering work. Work involves conducting surveys and inspections; collecting, correlating and evaluating engineering data; performing design functions. May plan and assign work of others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May work other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be available for emergency call out after hours, weekends, and holidays.

The employee is required to be on duty before, during and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the general public and other agencies and officials in obtaining information on engineering projects or in resolving questions.

Oversees the preparation and reporting of traffic data and the procurement, maintenance, and operation of traffic counting machines and other equipment.

Uses computer software to develop engineering analysis of design problems in drainage and control facilities, street and road design, signal and illumination design.

Oversees the preparation of road and bridge inventory and needs assessment.

Prepare and maintain a long-range plan and yearly work program for road and bridge department.

May monitor the work of consultants.

Coordinates and maintains training records and continuing education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 years' experience in civil engineering technician work. Or a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus nine years of experience in civil engineering technician work. Significant experience may be substituted for the education or higher-level education may be substituted for experience year for year. Civil engineering experience within a County Engineer/Road Department or equivalent Public Works Department is preferred. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and Commissioners’ Court.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:

Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, techniques and procedures.

Skill in the use of computer-aided design equipment and programs.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud.

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Engineering Technician - Public Works - J11110 - 01210

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