Public Works Engineer Tech III - Permits

Weld County Government•Greeley, CO

8d•$37 - $50

About The Position

The Public Works Engineer Tech III performs senior-level engineering paraprofessional work of substantial variety and complexity within the Public Works Permits Division. The position supervises engineering technician staff on permitting projects and/or inspections, supports staff training and work review, and provides infrastructure management support through construction and utility plan review. The role applies engineering techniques and applicable codes, policies, standards, and regulations to construction inspections, right-of-way permitting, utilities, transportation loads, and related work. It includes field decision-making, customer service, coordination with County departments and other agencies, and communication of technical information to management, public groups, contractors, elected officials, and others. The position may participate in snow operations, rotating on-call duties, emergency response, and extraordinary or overtime work. It is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and eligible for overtime pay. Employees must meet the stated physical demands and work-environment requirements; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

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 maintenance of 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.
Geotechnical testing and materials knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; the job description also calls for proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, GIS applications, Open Gov, and Accela automation.
Ability to learn permitting software and become proficient.
Knowledge of coordinate geometry and mathematical understanding of horizontal and vertical curves.
Pass a background check and substance use screening before the employment start date; participate in random substance use screening.
Pass a post-offer physical demands evaluation compatible with the position.
Meet the physical demands described, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting, moving, or pulling more than 50 pounds up to 61 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with job knowledge.

Responsibilities

Supervise engineering technician staff for permitting projects and/or inspections; evaluate employee performance and prepare documentation as needed.
Assist lower-level personnel, train new staff, review completed work, and recommend changes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Read construction, utility, design, and other plans and provide infrastructure management support.
Apply engineering techniques and decision-making to construction inspection, right-of-way permitting, utilities, safety, design, testing, construction, and maintenance.
Apply County Code and policies, CDOT specifications, AASHTO standards, and other applicable regulations and reference manuals to assignments and service issues.
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 Public Works divisions and County departments.
Prepare and communicate reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, field logs, inspection reports, and construction documents; present information to management, public groups, agencies, boards, contractors, staff, and elected officials.
Manage scheduling conflicts for the manager.
Maintain and care for equipment and materials, including assigned County assets, and ensure assets are locked and secure.
Identify training needs and assist with assignments requiring independent contribution.
Apply engineering and safety criteria to permitting oversize/overweight vehicles.
Assist with snow operations and participate in alternating weekly on-call duties as assigned; support emergency responses and be available for extraordinary hours.
Follow County policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, confidentiality guidelines, and information-release requirements; perform other duties as assigned.