County Engineer

The County Engineer provides professional engineering oversight in planning design review construction and operation of the Countys transportation system and ensures consistency and compliance with applicable engineering design standards and specifications. The County Engineer manages the daily operations of the Engineering Department to ensure open communication and teamwork. Responds promptly to requests from local citizens key stakeholders County Management and Engineering staff while adhering to federal and state regulations as well as County codes policies and design standards.

• Responsible for the planning management review and approval of Engineering projects.
• Prepare annual Engineering Department operations and capital budgets. Responsible for preparing bid specifications for all capital projects.
• Oversees all aspects of personnel management (evaluations hiring promotions dismissals etc. and ensures compliance with the Summit County Human Resources Guidelines and Procedures Personnel Handbook.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to provide recommendations and conditions for Road & Bridge floodplain water quality and engineering impacts related to development projects longrange planning projects and all subdivision and subdivision exemption applications.
• Establish standards for internal road geometries and connections to County roads.
• Respond to citizens requests and/or complaints in accordance with County regulations policies and communication guidelines. Provide recommendations to County Management on road maintenance engineering regulations and operational budgetary decisions.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other public works agencies locally and throughout the State; participating in various local regional and statewide emergency management groups.
• Attend community meetings on behalf of the Engineering Department.
• Prepare detailed reports for County Management and various state and federal agencies.
• At the direction of County Management writes reviews and interprets water quality grading excavation rightofway and transportation standards.
• Oversees and administers the review approval permitting and inspection of all public and private civil projects in the County in accordance with the County Land Development Code.
• Oversees and administers information provided to the public in response to road maintenance requests and inquiries.
• Oversees and administers information provided to the public in response to engineering related requests and inquiries including but not limited to floodplain administration water quality standards slope stability issues and stormwater design.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.

• At least ten years of work experience in the public sector transportation field with five years of experience as a division supervisor or equivalent are required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience working with the public in difficult situations a customer service orientation and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing are a must.

• Must possess registration in good standing as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
• Valid Colorado Drivers License at time of appointment and throughout employment.

To apply please submit a Summit County Government application resume and cover letter online mail to Summit County Human Resources PO Box 68 Breckenridge CO 80424. For questions regarding the position please reach out to Steve Greer at.

All positions are subject to a preemployment criminal background check and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer