Public Works - Right of Way (ROW) Technician III

Park County Government; Fairplay (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Park County Government is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way Technician III to perform advanced inspection and permitting tasks in the County's public works right-of-way. You will manage traffic control devices, read legal descriptions, and coordinate closely with contractors and utility companies.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, issuing permits, maintaining records, and ensuring safety at construction sites under county standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced inspection work in public-right-of-way settings.
• Ability to interpret plans, permits and legal descriptions.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled duties involving preparation, fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Install traffic control devices and signage per MUTCD guidelines.
• Read easements and parcel descriptions for projects.
• Set up and remove barricades, cones and signs as needed.
• Review plans and permits for proposed facilities within County rights-of-way.
• Issue and permit road-work within right-of-way; compute fees as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities and agencies; attend pre-construction conferences.

Skills

Independent work

Public interaction

Record keeping

Reading legal descriptions

Traffic control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDOT qualifications or equivalent

Road Scholar I completed

Job description

• Road Scholar I completed

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Public Works - Right of Way (ROW) Technician III

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General:

This is an advanced level position and performs highly skilled technical procedures in Right-of-Way. The Public Works Right-of-Way Technician III permits and inspects work performed in the right-of-way and provides information to contractors and the public.

(The following requirements are necessary to reasonably ensure Park County that the individual selected for this position will be able to perform the essential functions and tasks of the position.)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform skilled duties involving the preparation, fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Operate as appropriate various hand and power tools
• Install and maintain traffic control devices and signage per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other relevant documents
• Ability to read legal descriptions for easements and parcels
• Set up and remove barricades, cones, warning signs and any other traffic control devices as work requires
• Perform technical reviews of plans, specifications and permit applications for proposed facilities and access within County road rights of way and jurisdictions, attend pre-construction conferences
• Approve and issue permits for work within right-or-way, issue special transport permits and computes appropriate fees
• Coordinate projects and inspection activities with contractors, public utilities, governmental agencies and other County departments
• Perform field inspections during and after construction to ensure compliance with County specifications and ensure traffic control and public safety around construction sites
• Ability to obtain records necessary for assisting up-level staff
• Strong researching ability for online information including plats, surveys, maps and additional documents
• Review and evaluate required material test data
• Respond to emergency calls regarding damaged or missing signage
• Maintain and update traffic control inventory records, routine maintenance records, work performed records, time and materials expended
• Ability to call in locates
• Meet with utility locators to determine underground utility locations before excavating for sign installation
• Participating in Emergency Support Functions
• Set up road counters and document results
• Stay up to date on current laws, regulations and standards for traffic control and traffic control devices
• Assist with changes to plans and requests in recommended remedial actions as necessary
• Consult with, advise and aid, the public, contractors, and utility agencies regarding County specifications and concerns
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to permits and inspections. Provide inspection information and reports to various organizations
• Perform similar duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to provide day-to-day inspections of construction projects on Park County Roads or within the County right of way
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees’ contractor and consultant personnel and the general public
• Reasonable effective verbal communication skills
• Computer skills required
• Ability to record and maintain accurate records
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with contractors and utility companies
• Knowledge of office procedures and the operation of office equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum three years’ work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Schedule/Hours:

Operation hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. Overtime may be required for projects and emergencies. Employees will report to their assigned shop or assigned work location and may be reassigned based upon needs of the Public Works Department. Hours may be modified to accommodate contractor schedules and may include 5-day typical work weeks and occasional weekend work.

Nature of Contact with others required for successful job performance:

This position requires contact with the general public, contractors, developers and representatives from governmental agencies to exchange information on a regular basis. All Employees shall act in a courteous and professional manner at all times while on duty and shall present a professional appearance consistent with assigned tasks. All Employees shall become familiar with and follow the chain of command.

Responsibility for Property, Materials, Money and Confidential Information: T

This position is responsible for the equipment and materials used during job performance. The use of Park County vehicles and equipment is provided only for the purpose of performing tasks related to Park County Public Works. If necessary, employees may be provided with a county vehicle for a temporary reassignment of their reporting location. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the employee to provide their own transportation to and from work. Confidentiality must be maintained regarding work products for financial information, contracts in negotiation, payroll, etc., in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act or any other applicable law or statute such as HIPAA as it relates to employee records. This position will be issued a code or key for access to the building during non-business hours and must be aware of and follow security protocols.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

Employees will report to the Fairplay office or their assigned work location. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in all types of conditions including rain, snow, ice and extreme temperatures. This position may require exposure to dirt, concrete and other chemicals typical of a construction or materials laboratory environment. The employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand, use arms, legs, hands, feet and meet DOT (Department of Transportation) physical requirements. The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds routinely and up to 80 pounds on occasion with assistance. Personal protection equipment (PPE) will be provided to employees as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDOT qualifications or equivalent
• Road Scholar I completed
• Pre-employment motor vehicle record check
• Pre-employment alcohol and drug test
• Pre-employment background check

Miscellaneous Information

• Six-Month Probation: At the end of the six-month probation employees are required to safely and proficiently operate the following:
• Flagger Instructor certification
• CDOT FIT qualifications or equivalent
• Traffic Control Supervisor
• Road Scholar II or equivalent training