Public Works Engineer Tech III - Permits

County of Weld; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Weld County is seeking a senior level engineering paraprofessional to supervise staff in the Permits Division of Public Works. You will evaluate performance, train new staff, and ensure accurate documentation.

The role requires reading plans, applying engineering techniques to permitting and inspections, and coordinating with other divisions. Strong MS Office, GIS, Open Gov, and Accela experience is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree with job knowledge.
• Six years of civil construction surveying or civil engineering experience preferred.
• Must be able to supervise staff and coordinate permitting/inspecting functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering technician staff for permitting projects and/or inspections; evaluate performance.
• Read construction/utility plans and provide infrastructure management support.
• Apply engineering techniques to Weld County processes for inspection and permitting; provide customer service.

Skills

Reading plans and infrastructure

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree with job knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

GIS applications

Open Gov

Accela

Job description

Compensation Range $36.86 - $49.77 – Job Description Summary Open Until Filled Senior level engineering paraprofessional performing specialized work of substantial variety and complexity within the Permits Division of Public Works.

Job Description

Supervision – 30% Will supervise engineering technician staff for permitting projects and/or inspections. Evaluate employee performance as required by county code and create employee documentation as needed.

Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, GIS applications, Open Gov, and Accela automation. Read construction and utility plans and provide infrastructure management support. Assist lower-level personnel in performing and coordinating their work as required; train new staff members; and review completed work and recommend changes to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations.

Inspection/Permitting – 40% Apply engineering techniques in design, testing, maintenance, construction, utilities, and safety to Weld County processes related to construction inspection and right of way permitting. 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. Maintain and care for valuable equipment and material. Identify the need for training. Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, contractors and the public.

Provide customer service for permitting functions consistent with Weld County code policies as well as state and federal regulations.

Communication and Coordination – 20% Coordinate and communicate right-of-way use, transport load routes, and land use and development construction information with other Public Works Divisions and County Departments. Must 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. Effectively present information to supervisors, management, staff, the public, contractors and/or elected officials. Manage scheduling conflicts for manager.

Other Duties as Assigned – 10% 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.

Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification. Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate. 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 vehicle, laptop, iPad, and phone and construction inspection equipment, ensuring that they are locked and secure.

Assist with assignments requiring independent and individual contribution. Apply engineering, and safety technique criteria for permitting in Weld County for oversize/overweight vehicles. Assist with snow operations and be available for alternating weekly on‑call duties as assigned. Additional overtime duties may be required. Support emergency responses and be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours.

Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s degree with job knowledge.
• Six years’ experience in a civil construction surveying and/or civil engineering work environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid regular Colorado driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read design, utility, and construction plans and provide infrastructure management support.
• Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• 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.
• Ability to learn permitting software to become proficient.
• Demonstrated knowledge of coordinate geometry and mathematical understanding of horizontal and vertical curves.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift, move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 61 pounds.
• The employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee will occasionally climb, squat, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead.
• Employee will regularly perform the following: reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job title include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to hazards, temperature change, fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position is non‑exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered: https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits

Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or [phone].

So many elements of Weld County make us an employer of choice. Community support and impact, a place to make a difference, team unity, career growth and development, being valued, empowerment and so much more is what you will discover as an employee of Weld County.

We invite you to explore joining Team Weld, a winning team!

The benefits of working for Weld County extend far beyond simply earning a paycheck. There’s something for everyone here at Weld County – active and healthy living opportunities, a variety of medical plans to choose from, retirement options and plenty of paid time off to spend with family and friends. We’re excited to have you consider a career with Weld County Government!

We offer generous benefits for full‑time, regular employees (30+ hours/week) and part time (20-29 hours/week) which include but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental and Vision
• Employer Contributed HSA
• Medical Clinic
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Wellness Program
• County Retirement
• PERA (Health Department only)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Training & Development
• Tuition Stipend
• And more!

Use the link below to get a closer look at the benefits offered: https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits