Assistant County Highway Engineer|
About The Position
The Assistant County Highway Engineer assists the Physical Development Division Director and County Highway Engineer in managing and coordinating the Division’s professional engineering functions and activities for county infrastructure projects. The role manages and directs design, right-of-way, water resources, and construction functions for parks, trails, highways, and bridges; oversees projects and asset management; and provides guidance on complex programming, operations, and capital issues. The position is responsible for supervision and personnel management, budget preparation and administration, and representing the County at meetings and committees involving the public and state, federal, and local government officials. It leads internal and external teams in meeting County strategic goals and serves as County Engineer in the County Engineer’s absence.
Requirements
- Equivalency of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Professional civil engineer license in the State of Minnesota.
- Eight years of professional and administrative experience in civil engineering and public infrastructure projects, emphasizing parks, highway planning, design, and construction.
- At least three years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable transportation for performing work responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct highway, bridge, park, and trail design, right-of-way, and construction functions of the Division.
- Manage and coordinate transportation and recreation infrastructure improvement activities.
- Coordinate and direct project managers for infrastructure improvement projects.
- Work directly with the Physical Development Division Director and County Highway Engineer.
- Assist with preparation of short- and long-term Transportation Improvement Plans and Parks Improvement Plans.
- Lead, supervise, and direct assigned staff, including scheduling work and training, approving absences, evaluating performance, monitoring career development, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
- Serve as County Engineer in the County Engineer’s absence.
- Prepare annual budgets and monitor budget projections to ensure fiscal responsibility for the Division.
- Represent the County at meetings and committees involving the public and state, federal, and local government officials.
- Lead internal and external teams to meet County strategic goals.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is provided for employees who work 20 hours per week or more; detailed benefit information is available through the Scott County Benefit Hub.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
