8579 - Engineering Technician III (Roads & Parks)

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Do you use roads? Yes! Do you want to have an impact on how roads are designed, constructed, managed, and maintained in Jackson County? If so, you’re in the right place!

Jackson County is simultaneously recruiting for three similar positions within the Road Department. The titles of these recruitments are “Engineering Associate I,” “Engineering Associate II,” and “Engineering Technician III.”

Please note that we will only fill one of the above positions with the best candidate from the combined pool of qualified applicants. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Autocad Civil 3D and roadway design.

Please review the minimum requirements for each position an apply only for the position for which you are qualified and meet the minimum requirements.

• Engineering Associate I pay range $31.48 - $42.11 per hour
• Engineering Associate II pay range $36.30 - $48.56 per hour
• Engineering Technician III pay range $27.30 - $36.52 per hour

All positions come with competitive leave/benefits packages – be sure to check out the details on our website in the Job Openings/Benefits section (jacksoncountyor.gov). EOE.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity – we look forward to receiving your application!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

I.    Position Summary

Performs a variety of advanced technical tasks related to engineering including the inspection, location, design or construction of road and bridge projects; reviews, modifies and approves utility project plans, permits and construction; and, serves as survey party chief as required. Performs the full range of journey level duties, possesses technical or functional expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner.

II.   Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Designs roads; prepares road plans for construction contractor.
• Inspects projects in progress to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications and design.
• Inspects bridge construction for defects and provides results to contractor.
• Receives and reviews utility plans and maps, videos and photos; issues and signs off on utility permits; makes modifications as necessary; files approved plans.
• Inspects utility work located in county rights of way. Inspects damages to utilities as the result of accidents; takes photographs.
• Determines the need for compaction and materials testing at job sites.
• Conducts preplanning meetings; consults with engineers from various utility agencies.
• Prepares a variety of letters and memoranda to utility companies; develops lists of road restoration work; conducts follow up to ensure planned work is completed.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.  Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, construction management or related field; OR
•  Five years of technical experience working in civil engineering.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

IV.  Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires knowledge of the practices and procedures of civil engineering in road and bridge design and construction inspection work; survey principles, methods and techniques; advanced mathematics including geometry, algebra and trigonometry; engineering computer programs used for design and data correlation; common materials testing procedures; utility permit procedures and requirements. Ability to perform survey party chief’s duties; read, understand and apply information from a variety of written sources including field notes, maps, designs, charts, records, deeds, county records; make engineering drawings, plans and maps from field notes for capital improvement projects; prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, logs and files; work independently under minimal supervision; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide functional or technical work direction to others as assigned; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use advanced mathematics to make calculations used in the area of assigned work; prioritize work to meet established deadlines; use a variety of engineering, drafting and survey equipment and tools including nuclear gauge, generator, drills, steel probes, four-wheel drive vehicle, camcorder and VCR, fax and copier, office machines including computer, CAD system and peripheral equipment; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to perform field surveys including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements such as drafting, drawing, data entry, and/or use of other office equipment or supplies; must be able to perceive forms and colors; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others; requires driving and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work is performed in both an office and in the field where incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, chemicals, paint, traffic hazards, noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V.   Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Salary : $27 - $37