Engineering Assistant/Inspector II

Shelby County; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County in Alabama is seeking an Engineering Assistant/Inspector II to provide technical assistance on engineering and construction projects, including inspection, testing, documentation, drafting and surveying.

This full-time hourly role entails interaction with developers, utility operators, consultant engineers, contractors, and state/municipal representatives, with duties to be performed outdoors and in varying weather conditions. Nonstandard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight or more years' experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting OR up to four years of college coursework in engineering or technical training in computer aided drafting and design and surveying in addition to four or more years of experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting (8 years or more combined of education and experience).
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
• Willing to work nonstandard hours and more than 40 hours per week if necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection services, testing, and documentation for road and bridge construction projects.
• Investigates and documents citizen's concerns regarding roadway and drainage issues.
• Inspects County roadways and associated infrastructure and produces reports and determines need for repairs or maintenance.
• Provides inspection and documentation for maintenance activities performed by County and contracted forces.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining files and drawings.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Engineering Assistant/Inspector II is a full time, classified, hourly position that performs work for the Shelby County Highway Department. Work involves technical assistance on engineering and construction projects and related activities including inspection, testing, and documentation, drafting, and surveying assignments. Work involves interaction with developers, utility operators, consultant engineers, contractors, representatives for The Alabama Department of Transportation, and citizens of Shelby County. Work also includes other duties as assigned by superiors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides inspection services, testing, and documentation for road and bridge construction projects.
• Investigates and documents citizen's concerns regarding roadway and drainage issues.
• Inspects County roadways and associated infrastructure and produces reports and determines need for repairs or maintenance.
• Provides inspection and documentation for maintenance activities performed by County and contracted forces.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining files and drawings.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight or more years' experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting ORup to four years of college course work in engineering or technical training in computer aided drafting and design and surveying in addition to four or more years of experience in progressively complex inspection and management activities in highway construction, surveying, material testing, or computer aided drafting (8 years or more combined of education and experience.)
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.
• Willing to work nonstandard hours and more than 40 hours per weekif necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification as a Traffic Control Inspector, Nuclear Safety, Roadway Technician and Certified Concrete Technician from the Alabama Department of Transportation.
• Certification as an Asphalt Level I and Level II Technician OR as an NBI Bridge Inspector ORdemonstrated proficiency in Microstation including the ability to produce complex plans and design drawings from engineering sketches and notes.
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and proficiency using ALDOT's Construction and Materials Management System (CAMMS)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed outdoors with extremes of cold and heat. Job sites may include dust, uneven terrain, and proximity to moving construction equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is light in nature and requires a significant amount of walking and standing and a negligible amount of lifting and bending.EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREEN: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.