Job Posting Details

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Description

Summary

Assists the County Engineer and should be capable of performing engineering duties carried out by the County Engineering Department, including but not limited to:

• Reviewing plats, construction plans, and drainage plans and calculations for subdivisions and other developments;
• Planning, coordinating, designing, and developing plans and specifications for County construction projects, such as road maintenance/construction and drainage projects;
• Directing engineering drafting and survey activities;
• Performing and/or directing construction inspections; and
• Demonstrating knowledge of floodplain administration.

The position requires effective communication with various County departments and local entities in the review and development of projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

The candidate must be able to collaborate, plan, and coordinate in-house projects or projects designed by outside engineering firms for Jefferson County public works projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of surveying information collection and review;
• Scoping and reviewing geotechnical and drainage studies and calculations for general civil project developments;
• Project scope development, general civil engineering design, and the development of plans and specifications for bidding/construction;
• Project cost estimating;
• Handling pre-bid meetings, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings;
• Evaluating progress payments to contractors;
• Overseeing and directing construction inspection staff;
• Resolving construction issues until satisfactory completion;
• Managing coordination with agencies such as TXDOT, drainage districts, water districts, engineering firms, and other County departments;
• Performing reviews of subdivision, construction, and drainage plans for compliance with County requirements and preparing review comments;
• Researching and revising County Rules and Regulations as necessary;
• Responding to complaints and information requests from the public and other departments professionally;
• Assisting the County Engineer with policy and procedure development, capital improvement budgets, and reporting to Commissioners Court;
• Supporting hiring processes by assisting with interviews, reviewing applications, and making recommendations.

Other Job Functions: Perform other job-related duties as directed.

Note: This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities required, nor are all duties necessarily performed by any one employee in the role.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in general civil engineering work relevant to County Engineering Department tasks.

Specialized Requirements: Texas Driver’s License and Professional Engineering Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Equipment Used: Proficiency in using a personal computer and associated software such as word processing, PDF, spreadsheet, email, and other general office software. Familiarity with CAD, field survey equipment, GPS equipment, and other engineering tools is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of principles and practices of general civil engineering, structural engineering, and public works design. Strong skills in project management, plan preparation, and floodplain administration. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Work Situations/Demands/Efforts

Work requires organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and flexibility to coordinate various duties and projects. The position involves meeting deadlines, occasional travel, and driving to on-site inspections. Duties may include irregular hours during storms or local disasters. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. On-site inspections may require exposure to adverse weather and environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

The position is primarily sedentary but occasionally involves light work such as moving objects weighing up to 20 lbs. It also includes activities such as driving, reaching, walking, climbing, and balancing for on-site inspections and surveys.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expre