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.
Government Administration
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Full-time