Public Works Engineer

Midland County; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County is seeking an administrative professional to perform field and office duties for the Director of Public Works. Responsibilities include tracking PLAT development progress in the County and ETJ, assisting the Floodplain Administrator, and pursuing GIS/Geospatial certification.

The role covers monitoring septic and potable water system installations, maintaining the Midland County Subdivision Regulations, and applying MCSR to ETJ.

Qualifications

• Certification GIS and Geospatial Sciences is required or preferred.
• Engineering, Environmental, Engineering Technology, Public Administration degree or related field.
• Includes 5 years of increasingly responsible, job-related experience and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Track, monitor and report on PLAT development progress in the County and ETJ.
• Assist Floodplain Administrator.
• 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 (MCSR).
• Understand and apply MCSR to City of Midland ETJ.
• Review PLATs per MCSR and communicate with developers.
• Ensure 911 is issuing county road names and addresses appropriately.
• Monitor septic permit applications by City of Midland Health Department.
• Monitor developers' progress on private development of PLAT and private road construction in the County.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Math/calculation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

GIS and Geospatial Sciences certification

Engineering, Environmental, Engineering Technology, Public Administration degree

5 years of related experience

Job description

Performs administrative and field duties and functions on behalf of the Director of Public Works.

• Track, monitor and report on PLAT development progress in the County and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
• Assist Floodplain Administrator
• Obtain Certified Floodplain Administrator certificate
• Train into position as FPA for Midland County
• 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
• Maintain and Create Consistent Processes regarding Midland County Subdivision Regulations
• Create and Maintain tracking mechanism for instruments associated with Midland County Subdivision Regulations
• Understand and apply Midland County Subdivision Regulations (MCSR) to City of Midland extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
• Review PLATs per MCSR 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 are meeting MCSR regarding flood plain study requirements
• Track developers progress regarding private development of PLAT
• Track developers progress regarding private road construction in the County
• Prepares copies of maps, charts, and blueprints as requested.
• Responds to requests for information from Contractors, the Public, Road and Bridge, among other Midland County departments
• Assists with quality checks on projects.
• Assists in a variety of field work.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performs other job-related duties as directed

This is a non-supervisory position.Certification GIS and Geospatial Sciences; or in Engineering, Environmental, Engineering Technology, Public Administration, or other related field; or 5 years of increasingly responsible job-related experience and on-the-jobtraining. A working knowledge of supplementary software and applications.

Must have valid Texas driver's license, provide proof of insurance, and have adequate transportation. Effective verbal and written communication skills; computer skills; good math calculation skills; interpersonal skills including ability to interact and cooperate with co-workers; problem solving skills. Ability to read and interpret regulatory and engineering documents, as well as contractual documents.