Merced County
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, coordinate, reviews, or performs the work involved with the construction, design, and development of specifically assigned Public Works projects.
Administers contract construction projects and coordinates the work of inspectors, survey crews, and quality control.
Coordinates and reviews the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects; drafts recommended engineering design standards, policies and procedures.
Provides guidance to project support staff and consultants regarding engineering techniques.
Coordinates contractual agreements with financial agencies.
Interprets Federal, State and local regulations and develops procedure manuals.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications and project funding requests.
May represent the Department and serve as liaison with other government agencies and the public.
Confers with officials, contractors and professionals on Public Works matters.
Confers with and provides technical and administrative support to other County departments.
Prepares and reviews ordinances, resolutions, agreements and other legal documents related to the Public Works Department.
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, project management, or construction management, including responsibility for planning and coordinating the implementation of a variety of engineering or public works projects. Education:
Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) Desirable:
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions
Apply project management techniques and sound engineering principles to develop, evaluate, and monitor projects. Application of logic, scientific reasoning, standard engineering methodology and techniques to develop and evaluate projects, plans, and specifications. Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Manage multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Conduct field inspections on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions. Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups. Train and evaluate assigned project team members. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of Civil Engineering, project management, design and construction of Public Works projects. Methods and equipment used in engineering construction and surveying. Strength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials and testing methods. Principles and techniques of organization, supervision, training, program budgeting and monitoring. Accepted safety practices relating to construction and Public Works projects. Federal, State and local Codes and laws relating to planning, development and construction of Public Works projects. Computer programs and software used for Public Works projects. Ability to:
Prepare and review construction plans and specifications using computer programs and software. Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional and sub-professional Public Works personnel and consultants. Prepare and direct the preparation of legal descriptions and contracts. Administer the construction of large Public Works projects. Prepare clear and comprehensive reports. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies, contractors, staff, other County departments and officials, and general public. Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Update professional occupation job knowledge to keep current and informed of new developments relating to the position. Evaluate, review and comment on the civil engineering and/or geological information for the evaluation and remediation of hazardous waste sites. Interpret hydrological data. Understand current engineering and geologic principles for surface remediation.
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Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, project management, or construction management, including responsibility for planning and coordinating the implementation of a variety of engineering or public works projects. Education:
Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) Desirable:
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions
Apply project management techniques and sound engineering principles to develop, evaluate, and monitor projects. Application of logic, scientific reasoning, standard engineering methodology and techniques to develop and evaluate projects, plans, and specifications. Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Manage multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Conduct field inspections on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions. Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups. Train and evaluate assigned project team members. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of Civil Engineering, project management, design and construction of Public Works projects. Methods and equipment used in engineering construction and surveying. Strength, properties and uses of engineering construction materials and testing methods. Principles and techniques of organization, supervision, training, program budgeting and monitoring. Accepted safety practices relating to construction and Public Works projects. Federal, State and local Codes and laws relating to planning, development and construction of Public Works projects. Computer programs and software used for Public Works projects. Ability to:
Prepare and review construction plans and specifications using computer programs and software. Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional and sub-professional Public Works personnel and consultants. Prepare and direct the preparation of legal descriptions and contracts. Administer the construction of large Public Works projects. Prepare clear and comprehensive reports. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies, contractors, staff, other County departments and officials, and general public. Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Update professional occupation job knowledge to keep current and informed of new developments relating to the position. Evaluate, review and comment on the civil engineering and/or geological information for the evaluation and remediation of hazardous waste sites. Interpret hydrological data. Understand current engineering and geologic principles for surface remediation.
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