Engineering Aide II

Dougherty County; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County Public Works department is seeking a Senior Engineering Aide to support the Project Engineer with land and property surveys, construction layouts, and inspections of ongoing projects. This role involves independent planning and coordination under general supervision.

Responsibilities include meeting with contractors and crews, preparing project lists, guiding field crews, locating utilities, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with specialized surveying training.
• Two years of engineering or construction-related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to operate survey equipment and read field notes.

Responsibilities

• Meet with contractors and county crews to coordinate LMIG projects.
• Prepare daily priority project lists and schedule work.
• Conduct property research to identify owners and dimensions.
• Direct crews and provide location and contract details to contractors.
• Locate utilities and record information for field use.
• Complete reports and respond to public questions; perform admin duties.

Skills

Surveying

Contractor coordination

Project scheduling

Field data collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Specialized surveying training

Job description

The Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring for a Senior Engineering Aide. The purpose of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in conducting land and property surveys, to include construction project layouts and inspections of in progress construction projects. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• Meets with contractors for Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) projects and City utility crews for projects.
• Prepares daily priority project list and operates survey equipment for all County projects.
• Conducts property research to determine property owners and property dimensions.
• Plans work schedules with contractors and County work crews daily.
• Directs work crews to the correct locations; prepares the work and contract area and provides necessary information to the contractor.
• Locates utilities and records information in field books for later usage.
• Performs various administrative duties including completing necessary reports, responding to questions from the public, and typing and filing documents.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and specialized training in surveying or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of engineering or construction related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.

Special Certifications And Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER’S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S).

RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions:

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental Information:

Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

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