Public Works Engineer Technician I - Permitting Inspection

Weld County Government•Greeley, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an entry level construction inspector. Inspections will include but not be limited to roads (gravel and paved), utilities, storm water detention, oil and gas facilities, etc. and may be performed pre, post or during construction activity. Inspection documentation such as field logs, inspection reports, traffic control plans, measurements, calculation of quantities will be required. Technical adequacy of work is reviewed upon completion. Non-routine work may be reviewed in process by supervisor. 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 truck, laptop, iPad, and phone and construction inspection equipment, ensuring that they are locked and secure.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year experience in a civil construction or engineering work environment.
Associate degree with construction inspection and/or management job knowledge may be substituted for the prior experience.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.
Ability to read design and construction plans and provide infrastructure management support.
General understanding of all phases of construction inspection including, but not limited to soils, asphalt, concrete underground and above ground utilities, traffic control procedures, and reclamation procedures.
Geotechnical testing and materials knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Demonstrated knowledge of coordinate geometry and mathematical understanding of horizontal and vertical curves.
Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date.
Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.
This position will participate in random substance use screening.
Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.
Valid regular Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain by employment start date.
Valid driver's license must be obtained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering techniques in design, testing, maintenance, construction, and safety to Weld County processes and inspection.
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.
Coordinate and communicate land use and development construction information with other Public Works Divisions and County Departments.
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.
Manage scheduling conflicts for manager.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.