PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

Minimum Qualifications

*This position may be eligible to work in a hybrid capacity following the initial training period which will require an on-site schedule.*

Acceptable Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited College or University and two (2) years’ experience in road or building construction, with two (2) years’ experience in plan reviews, cost estimates, project management and inspections.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Preferred: E.I.T. Certification

Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s) – Texas (every 2 years) National (every 3 years)

Typical Duties
Essential Duties

Reviews specified construction project plans, designs and calculations, and monitor compliance with specified technical codes, rules and regulations, in accordance with well established procedures, including the review of plans prepared by consultants, contractors, engineers and architects; finalizes reports;

Supports the Transportation Engineer’s coordination of the development and administration of all county transportation programs, including preparing and monitoring project milestones and approved plans;

Reviews construction plans for compliance with storm water management regulations, water and wastewater systems and irrigation systems as well as verification of street location, traffic control plans, drainage improvements, utilities and other facilities to serve the long-range transportation needs of the community, including technical verification that the plans and drawings are reasonably drawn and compliant with County requirements, further, requests modifications to plans to bring them into compliance and coordinate with parties;

Schedules, monitors, and inspects assigned construction site projects during all phases to verify conformance to all applicable federal, state and local rules, regulations, processes and procedures, including those associated specifically with federally and state funded transportation projects;

Contacts various public and private agencies to gather and exchange information to contractors and citizens, including investigating complaints, determining problems and recommending solution as assigned;

Develops and drafts plans and specifications from sketches, diagrams, raw data and narrative verbal descriptions for various projects, including water, storm drain lines, drainage, runoff control, related site or other areas related directly to transportation projects street or other right-of-way modifications;

Researches existing structures and designs; gathers data; creates design sketches for feasibility and engineering design development and approval; creates final designs on minor projects; coordinates design changes with contractors and engineers; prepares cost estimates;

Prepares maps, charts, tables, exhibits and figures of varying levels of complexity, as well as staff narratives and reports, summarizing various investigations of transportation projects related to implementing the County Master Thoroughfare Plan or other projects as assigned;

Gathers information/data and performs advanced professional level work in the preparation of engineering plans, maps, right of way documents and related CAD drawings, including collecting GIS and survey data using the GPS system; records data either in field books or electronically; transfers gathered data to permanent record by drafting methods or electronically;

Establishes and enforces procedures to expedite and improve processes, especially in the areas of drafting coordination and file maintenance;

Recommends actions and participates in the implementation of programs, policies, or other professional activities in the area assigned;

Assists with coordinating the development of short- and long-range development and transportation projects in support of the Commissioners Court. Assists with prioritizing project assignments and coordinating engineering efforts with other County departments;

Maintains knowledge of skills, processes, and best practices in the area of engineering and CAD design;

Maintains and provides documents and information regarding the issuance of certificates of plat compliance; maintains files and records; performs research on land ownership from warranty deeds and documents;

identifies County properties and addresses; assigns addresses and property descriptions;

Provides technical assistance to the general public by responding to telephone inquiries regarding addresses and property locations; contacts title companies and real estate agencies regarding property descriptions and warranty deeds;

Provides assistance in the development and maintenance of Geographic Information System data;

Prepares, produces, and presents periodic reports and presentations;

Compiles statistical information, reports and data;

Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Provides technical support of engineering services for the development, implementation, and maintenance of County Transportation Bond Programs as needed, including conducting research on roads, city limits, and properties within El Paso County using historical and current data sources.

Assists the Transportation Program Engineer in the development of engineering plans and right of way documents using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other applicable technical skills;

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Job Summary
The Assistant Transportation Engineer under general supervision works with precincts, counties, cities and regional transportation agencies to identify and address transportation needs in El Paso County and the west Texas region, supporting a variety of land development, transportation and engineering projects. The incumbent performs professional-level duties on a daily basis to achieve short- and long-term goals of the department’s assigned area.

Additional Information
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of civil engineering; the principles and practices of manual and computer-aided drafting and design; cartography; geographical information systems; of skills, processes, and best practices in the area of engineering and CAD design; the principles and practices of effective customer service; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.

Skill/Ability to: read and interpret engineering plans and specifications, plats and other related documents; read and understand county, state and federal regulations and ordinances be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; understand report writing and statistics; time management; make sound decisions in an expeditious manner; read, analyze and interpret for public understanding common scientific and technical journals; percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; schedule, and train; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work, bilingual preferred; Pass a Criminal Background Check;

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and

necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence