What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer Civil position at County of Monmouth?
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER CIVIL (02796@)
Under direction, takes the lead and/or performs highly complex
and difficult civil engineering work involving the design, inspection,
or survey of construction projects, utilities, or related engineering
facilities; in some jurisdictions, may supervise staff performing
civil engineering work; does related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license
issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Civil Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering work.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be
substituted for one (1) year of experience as stated above.
LICENSE:
NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid
Professional Engineering (PE) license issued by the NJ State
Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, particularly
for positions assuming “responsible charge” over staff as defined
by NJAC 13:40-1.3.
NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and of the procedures
used in locating, planning, and designing civil engineering projects,
roadways, walks, and drainage projects.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including trigonometry
and calculus.
Knowledge of the form, content, and preparation of construction plans
and specifications, of the techniques use din preparing detailed maps
and charts, and of approved inspection techniques.
Knowledge of inspection techniques.
Ability to take the lead and provide suitable assignments and
guidance subordinate employees.
Ability to design new utility installations.
Ability to prepare specifications and to give authoritative advice
to supervisory officers regarding the construction of neutility
installations.
Ability to prepare topographic maps, profiles, and plans and
to use such instruments as required to obtain the necessary data.
Ability to work with and assist in the operation of the field and
office work of professional and nonprofessional employees who
are assigned to assist in this work.
Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques in
plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates and
to reduce and plot field notes.
Ability to inspect construction projects for the purpose of
determining conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.
Ability to prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of new
construction or installations and to check drawings submitted
by contractors for these projects.
Ability to solve complex engineering and design problems.
Ability to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs
and effectively recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting
and/or disciplining of employees may be required.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, technically sound, and informative
engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be
eligible.
Under direction, takes the lead and/or performs highly complex
and difficult civil engineering work involving the design, inspection,
or survey of construction projects, utilities, or related engineering
facilities; in some jurisdictions, may supervise staff performing
civil engineering work; does related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
NOTE: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license
issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
Civil Engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering work.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be
substituted for one (1) year of experience as stated above.
LICENSE:
NOTE: Appointees may be required to possess a valid
Professional Engineering (PE) license issued by the NJ State
Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, particularly
for positions assuming “responsible charge” over staff as defined
by NJAC 13:40-1.3.
NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering and of the procedures
used in locating, planning, and designing civil engineering projects,
roadways, walks, and drainage projects.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including trigonometry
and calculus.
Knowledge of the form, content, and preparation of construction plans
and specifications, of the techniques use din preparing detailed maps
and charts, and of approved inspection techniques.
Knowledge of inspection techniques.
Ability to take the lead and provide suitable assignments and
guidance subordinate employees.
Ability to design new utility installations.
Ability to prepare specifications and to give authoritative advice
to supervisory officers regarding the construction of neutility
installations.
Ability to prepare topographic maps, profiles, and plans and
to use such instruments as required to obtain the necessary data.
Ability to work with and assist in the operation of the field and
office work of professional and nonprofessional employees who
are assigned to assist in this work.
Ability to apply basic engineering principles and techniques in
plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates and
to reduce and plot field notes.
Ability to inspect construction projects for the purpose of
determining conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.
Ability to prepare preliminary estimates of the cost of new
construction or installations and to check drawings submitted
by contractors for these projects.
Ability to solve complex engineering and design problems.
Ability to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs
and effectively recommend the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting
and/or disciplining of employees may be required.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, technically sound, and informative
engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be
eligible.
Salary : $66,153
