County Engineer

Job Title

This position typically provides direction of the Engineering Department, including directing the day to day operations of the department, staff supervision and departmental budget preparation. Must deal courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university or a related field;
Eight (8) years of related Engineering Program Management experience required;
Six (6) years of supervisory experience required;
Professional Engineer license in South Carolina required.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
Departmental testing may be administered during interview; A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Ability to accept payments and prepare purchase orders. Ability to make budget recommendations and manage the budget. Ability to use small office equipment, computers and highly technical computer applications. Ability to create and guide implementation of plans and projects. Ability to attend evening County Council, Planning Commission and other group meetings as needed.

This position requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; use mental acuity; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) 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.

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Personal Leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program