What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Supervisor Engineer position at Lake County Illinois?
General Description
Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.
Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates, and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile-long levee. This Assistant Supervisor Engineer position in Public Works it to perform highly complex work in advanced civil engineering of a supervisory or administrative nature and assist Supervisor Engineer with any necessary function and serve in place of the Supervisor Engineer.
Essential Functions
- Oversee a permitting and construction services workgroup
- Enhance the permit software to streamline processes and improve customer communications
- Serve as internal control for the permit process
- Consider appeals of the ordinances and make recommendations
- Ensure consistency with revenue capture, including connection fee revenue
- Oversee contract construction
- Supervise capital improvements and maintenance for sewer and water projects
- Approve various construction paperwork
- Monitor project budgets
- Directs technical personnel in the design and construction of public works projects
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
- Requires over eight years of related experience with at least four years of progressively professional engineering experience
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering related to the preparation of plans and specifications for a wide variety of projects
Education and/or Other Requirements:
- Requires education or training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Requires a certificate as a Registered Professional Engineer issued by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
Performs light to medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching or lifting.
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.
Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
