County Engineer

Pay Range: 

$3,936.31 - $4,630.96 Bi-weekly (DOE) 

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION: 

2025 Montrose County Benefit Information

General Statement of Duties: Directs and coordinates engineering activities of the County in accordance with policies and procedures.  Responsible for professional engineering oversight of all Road and Bridge projects, requested design reviews, and construction support.  Performs administrative and public contact work necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate the operation of the Montrose County Road and Bridge Division.

Supervision Received:  Receives general direction from the Public Works Director and exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

Supervision Exercised:  Directly supervises the Field Inspector and Project Manager.

Essential Functions:  Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. 

• Assists in conceptualizing and developing various resolutions, agreements, right of way and easement acquisition documents, procurement documents, administrative permits, cost-benefit analyses, state and federal grant applications, and contracts necessarily required by the Public Works Department.
•  Plans and coordinates consulting engineer designs and executes County Capital Road Improvement Projects.
• Responsible for engineering oversight related to the maintenance and repair of roads, signs, bridges, culverts, and related facilities.
• Negotiates and monitors professional services and construction contracts.
• Assists in the development and administration of Public Works 5-year capital plans for roads and bridges.
• Acts as County liaison to state and federal agencies not under the County's authority but within or adjacent to County jurisdictional boundaries.
• Serves as technical engineering expert for the County.
• Maintains appropriate lines of communication with County staff.
• Attends meetings and public hearings to represent the Divisions before the County Commissioners and in other situations where the interests of Montrose County are involved.
• Coordinates the construction, operation, and maintenance of projects including regulatory compliance, gravel pit permitting, subdivision and other land development application review, and right-of-way use and driveway access permits
• Assists citizens and agencies with inquiries and resolution of issues and concerns.
• Performs after hours work as necessary due to critical incidents when called or assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related Engineering curriculum.

Experience:  A minimum of four (4) years experience in civil engineering, or a related field of engineering.

Required Knowledge:  Knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering including but not limited to areas of civil, structural, traffic, land surveying, highway construction, and environmental issues related to public infrastructure.  Means and methods of material testing and other quality assurance related to civil construction. Working knowledge of real estate and property regulations.  Strong working knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines and law for compliance. Contract negotiation and procurement.

Language Skills:  Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats. Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and technical documents including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles.  Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors. Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. Ability to effectively communicate with the public, federal, state and county officials, employees, community agencies and the public.

Interpersonal Skills:  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Work with the media to maintain a positive image of the County to the community.  Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to diffuse the most intense situation with diplomacy and professionalism. Must have the acumen to navigate political waters of the County and other outside agencies and organizations. Demonstrate a commitment to the County’s mission, values and core beliefs. Provide leadership, guidance and feedback to ensure continual quality improvement and respect the experience, cultural and overall diversity of those you lead and interact with.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with complex mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, budgeting, risk analysis. Work with bidding and review. Must have extensive proficiency in transactional accounting, budget analysis and conduct cost analysis and produce critical path schedules. Must have extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting.

Reasoning Skills:  Must be able make rational decisions through sound logical and deductive processes and make sound judgments, decision making, problem solving, while planning directing and monitoring the work of the agency. Must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend or implement best options in support of strategic goals and objectives. Consider concrete and abstract variables. Must have the ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and present material in a clear and logical form, including oral and written presentations, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects and complete work under pressure pursuant to deadlines. Methods and techniques of research.

Office Technology/Computer Skills:  Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have extensive experience in word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, and email with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Work is performed mostly in an office setting.  Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and to hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Position requires stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, crawling, and stretching.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Work requires ability to perform duties outdoors and endure all types of inclement weather. Must be able to work in gravel, mud, deep snow and walk substantial distances over all types of terrain.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch. Must be able to respond to the customers’ needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination.  Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings as required.  Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain Colorado Registration within six (6) months of hire date. Should complete the following NIMS training: IS 800, IS 700/100, IS 200, IS 702/702.a, IS 703/703.a, IS 706 within one year of taking this position 

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $3,936 - $4,631