County Engineer

Position Available 1/1/2023

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Commissioners Court, the County Engineer will direct, oversee and coordinate the operations of the Engineering Department and the activities of its employees, including the planning, design, inspection, and contract administration of the engineering related projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides engineering expertise in engineering projects including reviews, evaluates, and approves variety of engineering and construction documents which would include drawings, plans, design and specifications.
• Assist Commissioners with review and design to determine watershed and drain issues, provide assistance with ROW, signage and guardrail issues.  Provide technical assistance with roadway stabilization and materials.
• Reviews and administrates engineering agreements and contracts.
• Oversees construction projects to ensure contractor compliance.
• Assists Public Works Director, subdivision developers and homeowners with subdivision plats and development plans.  Reviews all prior to Commissioner’s Court Approval.
• Addresses flood plain concerns, questions and issues.
• Assists with coordination of MS4 requirements and goals.
• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering and 3 years of engineering related experience.

Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience in Engineering related to current methods and techniques applied to road and bridge design, floodplain management, and other related engineering projects applicable to unincorporated areas.
• Understand county and state laws relative to the County engineering projects
• Ability to work with inspectors in the field
• Understand surveying
• Knowledge of road construction
• Understand subdivision rules and inter local agreements
• Understand the needs of the Precincts
• Supervise and evaluate employees
• Prioritize and assign work
• Train and manage personnel
• Works independently
• Apply listening and interview skills, work under pressure, address conflict, solve problems, and make sound split-second judgments
• Read, analyze, and interpret standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Develop and write reports, policies, and correspondence
• Exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job
• Operate standard office equipment, such as computer keyboards and monitors, copiers, scanners, and telephone
• Use (or learn to use) computer software and systems applicable to the position
• Follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Collect, organize, and interpret data and prepare accurate records
• Compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work unit
• Adapt to changes in work situations and priorities
• Reason/analyze; use logic to identify and resolve problems
• Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with Commissioners Court, Elected Officials, Department Heads, and staff, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

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 the essential functions.

Light Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

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Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer