Engineering Aide III

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

SALARY:

DEPARTMENT:

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FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

LOCATION: Engineering

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, performs routine computer-aided design (CAD) for highway, bridge or culvert construction plans. Computes earth work and material quantities. Acts as a lead inspector for utility/road construction projects or other types of projects as directed; ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications. Maintains project material records and project progress. Inspects county bridge and drain structures and records condition and need for maintenance. Operates survey equipment, records survey field notes, and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Aide III Classifications in the Engineering Department: 
 
Acts as lead inspector of all miscellaneous utility construction within the influence of the area impacted by the construction project.  

Interprets, and processes topographic survey reports for the preparation of construction plans, and assists with preparation of project construction plans and documents.

Performs mathematical calculations in road or bridge plan preparation.
 
Calculates and plots grades for road and sewer profiles and geometric layouts.
 
Assist in preparation of construction plans and layouts for road, bridge, culvert and other construction projects in accordance with current project needs.
 
Ensures quantity and quality of materials and work performed meets specifications, plans and proposals. 

Maintains material quantity usage records and any other information used for determining contractor progress payments.

Conducts reviews on consultant or contractor drawings for details and quantities and calculations of design work and quantities.
 
Performs field testing on aggregates, concrete, and bituminous materials and performs density testing on soil and other field testing required for the individual project.
 
Inspects construction in development of roads in subdivision and construction in or use of road right-of-way under special permits such as laying utilities or building driveways.

Operates survey equipment to record physical features of terrain and various topographical features.
 
Verifies proper signing, barricading and safety practices are followed by contractors.
 
Ensures that area of work is properly restored when construction is finished.

Engineering Aide III Classifications in the Right of Way Department: 

Performs drafting of strip maps to show Right of Way property needs.

Prepares drawings of individual parcels of property affected by documents. 

Verify Right of Way information such as general inquiries, Right of Ways acquired or under acquisition, abandonment procedures or existing abandonments. 

Checks on encroachments in the field such as adjacent property owners putting up fences, signs, boulders, building or making other use of road right of way, advises violators of actions that must be taken.

Assists in directing, planning and scheduling Right of Way department work such as estimating acquisition costs, relocation determinations, acquisition negotiations, Right of Way donations and exchange agreements. 

Trains and leads lower classification department employees in Right of Way activities. 

Contacts title and utility companies, appraisers and local offices such as Register of Deeds, Assessor, Treasurer, Zoning, Building, or Planning Departments. 

Reviews site plans to ensure adequate road Right of Way and drainage easements. 

Consults with Engineering and Traffic Departments during road widening/bridge improvement projects regarding minimum Right or Way, if reduction is required to house traffic control and road drainage facilities. 

In the absence of the Right of Way Agent, supervises, directs, plans and schedules Right of Way Department work. 

Reviews appraised project appraisals submitted by independent appraisers for accuracy and conformance with federal regulations in conjunction with the review appraiser for state and federal projects, as it related to property descriptions. 

Utilizes G.I.S. software.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Required Education and Experience:

Drafting:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) is required of an Engineering Aide Ill in design program areas

lnspection:

• A minimum of three (3) years' field engineering inspection

Survey:

• A minimum of three (3) years' experience with survey/instrument control

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control, of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system and computation of engineering data

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Current accepted construction management procedures and construction methods

• Current construction quality assurance practices

Skill in:

• Word, Excel, Internet and E-mail and other related software

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials,

• Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public

• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously
 

Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: O
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C
Construction site: F/C
Confined space: N/S
 

Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): O
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

up to 35 pounds: F/C
Up to 50 pounds: O
Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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The AdTech bargaining unit represents this position.  Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.