Engineering Aide II, Albany

Senior Engineering Aide

The Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring for a Senior Engineering Aide. The purpose of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in conducting land and property surveys, to include construction project layouts and inspections of in progress construction projects. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Essential tasks include: Meets with contractors for Local Maintenance&Improvement Grant (LMIG) projects and City utility crews for projects. Prepares daily priority project list and operates survey equipment for all County projects. Conducts property research to determine property owners and property dimensions. Plans work schedules with contractors and County work crews daily.Directs work crews to the correct locations; prepares the work and contract area and provides necessary information to the contractor. Locates utilities and records information in field books for later usage. Performs various administrative duties including completing necessary reports, responding to questions from the public, and typing and filing documents.Performs related work as assigned. Minimum qualifications include: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and specialized training in surveying or closely related field. Two (2) years of engineering or construction related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Supplemental information includes: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices.Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation. Dougherty County has a no smoking in the workplace policy in compliance with the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005.Dougherty County provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. E Quality Opportunity Employer