Public Works Engineer Tech III - Permits

County of Weld • Greeley, CO

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About The Position

Senior-level engineering paraprofessional performing specialized work of substantial variety and complexity within the Public Works Permits Division. The position supervises engineering technician staff on permitting projects and/or inspections; performs construction inspection and right-of-way permitting work; coordinates permitting and construction information; and evaluates design plans for projects such as roads, utilities, and stormwater detention. The role also supports oversize/overweight vehicle permitting, snow operations, emergency response, and other assigned duties. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay. The stated compensation range is $36.86–$49.77; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six years of experience in a civil construction surveying and/or civil engineering work environment.
• Valid regular Colorado driver's license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license throughout employment.
• Ability to read design, utility, and construction plans and provide infrastructure management support.
• Ability to interpret and implement instructions provided in written and oral form.
• General understanding of construction inspection phases, including soils, asphalt, concrete, underground and above-ground utilities, traffic control, and reclamation procedures.
• Knowledge of geotechnical testing and materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to learn permitting software and become proficient.
• Knowledge of coordinate geometry and mathematical understanding of horizontal and vertical curves.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and the public.
• Must pass a background check and substance use screening before the employment start date; must participate in random substance use screening.
• Must pass a post-offer physical demands evaluation compatible with the position.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally handling 50-plus pounds up to 61 pounds; frequently standing, walking, and sitting; and occasionally climbing, squatting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, carrying, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoors in varied weather, with exposure to hazards, temperature changes, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, loud noise, and occasional high or precarious places and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with job knowledge.
• Proficiency in GIS applications, OpenGov, and Accela automation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering technician staff for permitting projects and/or inspections; evaluate performance, document employee matters, train staff, assist lower-level personnel, and review completed work for accuracy and completeness.
• Read construction, design, and utility plans and provide infrastructure management support.
• Apply engineering and safety techniques to construction inspection and right-of-way permitting, including decisions in the field about construction documents, agreements, design, testing, permitting, and maintenance.
• Apply Weld County Code and policies, CDOT road and bridge construction specifications, AASHTO, and other applicable regulations and reference manuals.
• Provide courteous customer service for permitting functions consistent with county policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• Prepare and present field logs, inspection reports, construction documents, written reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals to management, the public, contractors, other agencies, boards, and elected officials.
• Manage scheduling conflicts for the manager.
• Perform specialized work and evaluate design plans for projects such as roads, utilities, and stormwater detention.
• Maintain and secure assigned valuable equipment and county assets, including a vehicle, laptop, iPad, phone, and construction inspection equipment.
• Apply engineering and safety criteria to permits for oversize/overweight vehicles.
• Assist with snow operations, participate in assigned alternating weekly on-call duties, and support emergency responses, including working extraordinary hours when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned; follow policies, procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct, confidentiality rules, and information-release requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED