Compensation Range
$36.86 - $49.77 --
Job Description Summary
Open Until Filled
Senior level engineering paraprofessional performing specialized work of substantial variety and complexity within the Permits Division of Public Works. --
Job Description
Supervision - 30%
Will supervise engineering technician staff for permitting projects and/or inspections.
Evaluate employee performance as required by county code and create employee documentation as needed.
Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, GIS applications, Open Gov, and Accela automation.
Read construction and utility plans and provide infrastructure management support.
Assist lower-level personnel in performing and coordinating their work as required; train new staff members; and review completed work and recommend changes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations.
Inspection/Permitting - 40%
Apply engineering techniques in design, testing, maintenance, construction, utilities, and safety to Weld County processes related to construction inspection and right of way permitting.
Apply decision making in the field regarding construction documents, agreements, design, testing, permitting, and maintenance to determine if changes are necessary.
Apply County Code and Policy, CDOT Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, AASHTO, and any other applicable reference manuals as a source of regulations to assignments and county service issues.
Apply County policies, rules and regulations to assignments and customer service issues.
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Maintain and care for valuable equipment and material.
Identify the need for training.
Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and the public.
Provide customer service for permitting functions consistent with Weld County code policies as well as state and federal regulations.
Communication and Coordination - 20%
Coordinate and communicate right-of-way use, transport load routes, and land use and development construction information with other Public Works Divisions and County Departments.
Must efficiently and concisely communicate verbally, in written reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Effectively present information including field logs, inspection reports, and construction documents to management, public groups, other agencies, and/or boards.
Effectively present information to supervisors, management, staff, the public, contractors and/or elected officials.
Manage scheduling conflicts for manager.
Other Duties as Assigned - 10%
Snow desk rotation and responsibilities may be included.
Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.
Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate.
Perform specialized work and design plan evaluation of substantial variety (i.e., roads, utilities, storm water detention, etc.) and complexity based on the size of the project. Assume complete responsibility of valuable equipment including County owned assets as assigned, such as vehicle, laptop, iPad, and phone and construction inspection equipment, ensuring that they are locked and secure.
Assist with assignments requiring independent and individual contribution.
Apply engineering, and safety technique criteria for permitting in Weld County for oversize/overweight vehicles.
Assist with snow operations and be available for…