Civil Engineer

Duties

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Make site investigations and feasibility studies; field checks design as prepared/approved by the State Conservation Engineer of structural works of improvement prior to contracting.

Supervise the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, wetland creation or restoration, and other conservation practices.

Coordinate and conducts necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area/state.

Assist the Assistant State Conservationist and the State Conservation Engineer in determining the training needs of the field personnel engaged in engineering work.

Provide technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment.

Perform supervisory responsibilities by planning and assigning work of subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for work completion.

Serve as or directs the contracting officer's representative for the administration of construction contracts.