Civil Engineer II

Nature of Work

\r\n\r\n\r\nThe fundamental reason this\r\nclassification exists is to perform professional engineering work associated\r\nwith public works construction projects to ensure that they are designed,\r\nconstructed and inspected according to applicable laws, regulations and\r\nstandards and within project budget.\r\nIncumbents are distinguished from the Civil Engineer I in the level and\r\nscope of responsibility exercised.� Some\r\nemployees in this classification may assist, advise, or supervise lower level\r\nprofessional and technical employees.\r\nWork is performed with independence; however, the Assistant County\r\nEngineer and/or the County Engineer are available for assistance when necessary,\r\nuntil proficiency is achieved.� Work is\r\nreviewed for adherence to policies and procedures, accuracy and completeness,\r\nand results.� The work responsibilities\r\ninclude preparing engineering plans and designs for roadway and other\r\ntransportation related projects; reviewing engineering plans for residential\r\nand commercial development; inspecting construction sites; monitoring for environmental\r\ncompliance with storm water permits; responding to public requests and\r\ncomplaints regarding roadway, bridge, or storm water drainage problems;\r\nmonitoring BMP controls for construction sites; assisting with National Flood\r\nInsurance Program (NFIP) requirements and other general requests; and supervising\r\ntwo or more full-time employees. The Civil Engineer II reports to the Assistant\r\nCounty Engineer and/or the County Engineer.\r\n\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

\r\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from\r\na four-year engineering program approved by the Accreditation Board for\r\nEngineering and Technology (ABET); Engineer Intern status in Alabama or a state\r\nhaving reciprocal agreement with Alabama or the ability to obtain EI status;\r\nand three years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: Qualifying\r\neducation, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills\r\nand abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Special Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid\r\nAlabama Driver's License and an insurable driving record as needed to operate a\r\nCounty vehicle in the performance of work tasks. Works in an office and field\r\nenvironment as needed to carry out various job assignments. Works under extreme\r\nweather conditions such as hot and cold temperatures and be exposed to various\r\nheights, rough terrain, wild animals and insects to inspect various projects\r\nsites. Walks, climbs, bends, stoops, and crawls to perform inspection and\r\nenvironmental monitoring duties.\r\n

Kind of Examination

\r\nKnowledge of the principles\r\nand practices of civil engineering as applied to plans, specifications and\r\ndesign for a variety of engineering projects.\r\nKnowledge of design\r\ntechniques, tools, and principles involved in production of construction\r\ndrawings as needed to design construction drawings for engineering projects.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\nKnowledge of modern construction methods\r\nand procedures as applied to the construction and maintenance of all types of\r\nroadways, drainage systems and other types of municipal infrastructure as needed\r\nto ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.\r\nKnowledge of standard\r\ndrafting principles and computer aided drafting and design software as needed\r\nto prepare construction drawings for County projects.\r\nKnowledge of applicable\r\ncodes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to civil engineering projects.\r\nSkill in using a computer,\r\ncomputer hardware and software related to the areas of responsibility as needed\r\nto enter, retrieve, or modify data, generate reports, verify accuracy and make\r\ncorrections as appropriate.\r\nAbility to read and\r\ninterpret engineering maps, plans, and specifications as needed to comply with\r\nCounty standards and specifications.\r\nAbility to work independently with limited\r\nsupervision, to include time management, setting priorities of work and\r\ndetermining which task can be handled independently and which requires\r\nintervention by others as needed to meet deadlines and complete assigned work\r\nin a timely manner.\r\nAbility to comprehend\r\n(National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems) NPDES permit regulations and\r\nrequirements to as needed to ensure the County complies with permits issued by\r\nADEM.\r\nAbility to communicate orally with\r\nemployees, business and property owners, developers and the public, to include\r\nclarity, accuracy, conciseness and diplomacy as needed to respond to inquiries,\r\nrelay information, and explain regulations and\r\nrequirements.\r\nAbility to communicate in\r\nwriting in a clear, concise and accurate manner to include using proper\r\ngrammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraph structure and logical ordering of\r\ninformation as needed to prepare and write reports and correspondence.\r\nAbility to maintain\r\ncalmness and composure and be able to handle self under controversial or\r\nintense situations.\r\nAbility to confer with and\r\nadvise inspectors of construction projects and interpret construction plans and\r\nspecifications.\r\nAbility to represent the County\r\nin dealing with other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and the general\r\npublic on engineering matters.\r\nAbility to establish and maintain effective\r\nworking relationship with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed\r\nofficials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless\r\nof race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation\r\n