Public Works Engineer

Midland County•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Public Works Engineer performs administrative and field duties on behalf of the Director of Public Works. This is a non-supervisory position that supports Midland County public works activities, subdivision regulation administration, development tracking, and field work. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. The employee also performs other job-related duties as directed.

Requirements

Certification in GIS and Geospatial Sciences; engineering; environmental, engineering technology, or public administration; another related field; or five years of increasingly responsible job-related experience and on-the-job training.
Working knowledge of supplementary software and applications.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Proof of insurance and adequate transportation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills and good math calculation skills.
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and cooperate with co-workers.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret regulatory, engineering, and contractual documents.

Responsibilities

Track, monitor, and report on plat development progress in the County and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
Assist the Floodplain Administrator and train for the position of Floodplain Administrator for Midland County.
Obtain a Certified Floodplain Administrator certificate.
Track, monitor, and report on septic system installations in the County and ETJ.
Track, monitor, and report on potable water systems being constructed in the County and ETJ.
Maintain Midland County Subdivision Regulations and create and maintain consistent processes for applying them.
Create and maintain a tracking mechanism for instruments associated with Midland County Subdivision Regulations.
Understand and apply Midland County Subdivision Regulations to the City of Midland ETJ.
Review plats under Midland County Subdivision Regulations and communicate with developers.
Ensure 911 is issuing county road names and addresses appropriately.
Monitor City of Midland Health Department septic permit applications.
Ensure developers meet Midland County Subdivision Regulations requirements for floodplain studies.
Track developers’ progress on private plat development and private road construction in the County.
Prepare copies of maps, charts, and blueprints as requested.
Respond to information requests from contractors, the public, Road and Bridge, and other Midland County departments.
Assist with quality checks on projects.
Assist with a variety of field work.
Perform other job-related duties as directed.