Project Manager Professional Engineer Civil Engineer - Professional - Public Works

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Defines and coordinates the work activities on assigned engineering projects including the development and construction for capital improvement projects within the county and outsidefunded improvement projects; plans organizes manages implements evaluates and participates in assigned projects from inception to completion. Monitors performance against project goals and objectives to ensure positive project results; investigates field problems and prepares progress reports; provides technical project coordination. Works flexible hours including evenings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of the County Engineer Senior Environmental Engineer Civil Engineering Supervisor Capital Projects Manager or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. However incumbents often act as a lead worker over lowerlevel engineering associates technicians interns and contractors in the development and of projects and programs.

• Prepares reviews or oversees the preparation by consultants plans engineering studies specifications and cost estimates for capital improvement projects (both county and federally funded) requiring the application of advanced engineering knowledge.

• Reviews the design and drafting work of other engineers and technicians.

• Creates detailed project schedules to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.

• Conducts related public hearings and meetings as required.

• Acts as project manager on various federal aid projects including applying for state and federal permits reviewing pay estimates and managing project records in accordance with federal aid rules.

• Assists with grant applications including preliminary estimates federal prospectus and environmental work.

• Performs preliminary and final engineering design using applicable computer software; develops cost estimates and prepares plans and specifications for county and federal public works improvement projects including roads pavements storm drains sanitary sewers and other facilities.

• Performs hydraulic calculations using computer software.

• Produces preliminary engineering drawings and periodically finished drawings using computer aided drafting (CAD) including but not limited to AutoCad Civil3D.

• Performs misc. engineering duties as assigned including field reviews to address issues frequently employs creative methods in addition to conventional civil engineering solutions to solve problems.

• Assist with construction engineering work in both the office and field as needed.

• May include material takeoffs cost estimates inspection report writing and calculations using computers and calculators.

• Assist in training and development of other staff as needed.

• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting ECC activities including carrying out field work in connection with ECC operations. May be assigned clerical/support incident liaison or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours weekend/holiday work and may occur with little or no advance notice.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. A valid Professional Engineers (PE) license in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering license; AND
2. Two years of post PE professionallevel engineering experience including project management. (Depending on the position experience in a specialized field may be required i.e. design land use traffic environmental.; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or obtain within 30 days of hire a valid Class C Oregon drivers license. If in possession of a current out of state drivers license must obtain Oregon drivers license within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is not represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime regular position which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm with flexibility depending on the needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of modern civil engineering principles and practices with special reference to public works infrastructure at the level of local government; civil engineering materials and methods of construction; special requirements of federal aid projects; principles of project management; principles of roadway operations analysis; project funding sources and mechanisms; and the fundamentals of effective public involvement.

Skill and ability to: design civil engineering projects; perform complex calculations; prepare plans specifications and cost estimates; effectively communicate in both oral and written form; establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with engineers planners developers regulatory agencies and members of the general public; balance the overall longterm needs of the agency with shorterterm demands and opportunities; engage in creative problem solving and to blend theory with practical application; to plan document and execute a project plan from inception to completion in accordance with project requirements; to function in a lead worker capacity; and operate a computer and engineering related computer software; operate a motor vehicle.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.