Civil Engineer II

Job Summary

Serves as project manager, and will assist the Director of Public Works and occasionally the County Engineer with the evaluation of citizens requests for changes to traffic signs, road striping, and related public safety issues; manage the speed trailer for speed studies and traffic calming, and the variable message sign boards; assist with the assessment and inventory of small bridges (less than twenty feet in length) and the monitoring of large bridges (inspected by the State every two years);

assist with the assessment and inventory of large and small culverts; track and coordinate the road improvement agreements for County road improvements associated with land use permits; conduct on-site inspections of driveways, utility installations, and may assist with residential and commercial developments infrastructure on occasion, and other special projects in the County; may assist with the inspection of road and bridge construction projects and asphalt paving projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

Provides engineering services to and/or management of County Public Works Projects as assigned, including engineering design and design reviews.

Provide design and drafting services for assigned projects and activities using AutoCAD Computer Program.

Review of construction projects and development review applications. (subdivisions and site plans).

Assists senior department management as required.

Provides cordial, responsive and accurate customer service in both written and/or verbal formats.

Provides oversight of County bridge condition assessments, maintenance activities, and repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of County bridge structures.

Assists with the inventory and assessment of small bridges (less than twenty feet in length) and the interim monitoring of large bridges (inspected by the State every two years), assist with the inventory and assessment of large and small culverts. Assist with the development and maintenance of a culvert management database.

Supervises engineering staff in issuing driveway and utility permits; completes and maintains records of permits issued; checks for proper permits to work in county right-of-ways; informs citizens, utility companies, developers, contractors and/or their representatives regarding county specifications and requirements.

Issues driveway permits and inspects driveways, issue utility permits and inspect the installations, may assist with the inspection of roads, bridges, guardrails, and other structures in the course of construction, alteration, and/or repair for conformance to existing code requirements and applicable state regulations; observes construction activities and directs contractors to comply under the contract documents; gathers information concerning project changes and makes recommendations to the Director of Public Works;

calls for materials testing when appropriate.

Interprets plans and specifications and makes field determinations and judgments to contractor and Director of Public Works. Reviews construction plans and specifications for content and accuracy; makes recommendations to the Director of Public Works regarding construction projects.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field; and,

Licensed in Colorado as Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain same within six (6) months after start of employment;

Five (5) years of…