County Engineer - Adams County April 19, 2018 Adams County, Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Engineer. Position requires a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa. Registration as a land surveyor in Iowa is preferred, but is not required. The County Engineer is responsible for the overall planning, direction, coordination, and supervision of the County Secondary Roads Department, including the effective, safe, and efficient construction, maintenance, and engineering of all county secondary roads and related services. Salary is negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications. Applications may be found at www.adamscountyia.com and will be accepted until the position has been filled. Adams County is an EOE. Forward application materials to: Adams County Auditor Rebecca Bissel 500 Ninth Street Corning, IA 50841 Apply By: 500 Ninth Street Corning, IA 50841 http://www.adamscountyia.com Rebecca Bissel Page 1
County Engineer - Wayne County April 16, 2018 The Wayne County Board of Supervisors is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Wayne County Engineer. The county is led by a three person board of supervisors. Applicants must have an Iowa Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering or be able to obtain the license within six months. The engineer plans, coordinates, assigns and supervises all engineering and construction work performed by the county secondary roads department and independent contractors. In addition, the Engineer will prepare and let contract documents for projects, present an annual budget and a five-year construction program identifying future road improvement projects, and work with union representatives on employment matters. The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department personnel, other government agencies, other county departments, contractors and the public is essential. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Resumes may be sent to Tammy Clark, Auditor; PO Box 435; Corydon, IA 50060. Further inquiries can be made to the Wayne County Engineer s Office at 641-872-2025. Resumes will be accepted until May 11, 2018. Apply By: 5/11/2018 County Auditor 100 North Lafayette Corydon, IA 50060 http://www.waynecountyia.com Tammy Clark Phone: 641-872-2242 tclark@waynecountyia.org Page 2
Engineering Aid - Cherokee County April 12, 2018 Engineering Technician\Aid: Cherokee County is seeking applicants for an Engineering Technician position. Duties include: but not limited to preliminary site survey and related design. Serves as inspector on various projects; samples and analyzes materials being used in a variety of construction and maintenance projects; checks compliance of work performed; compiles reports for management of quantity and quality of materials used on projects; performs duties related to surveying, design, drafting, and planning; is familiar with GPS and robotic survey equipment. Required to follow all Safety rules and policies for Cherokee County. Qualifications: A minimum of a two-year Associates Degree or Civil Engineering Technical Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Required to hold a valid Iowa driver's license and obtain CDL if required. Required to have or be able to obtain and hold the Iowa DOT certifications for inspection. Candidate must successfully pass job physical capacity profile and drug screening by a designated physician. Work reporting location is in Cherokee, Iowa. Special emphasis will be placed on drafting and surveying experience. Starting salary: Shall be commensurate with experience. Position open until may 21, 2018. Applications may be found online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.com or by calling the Cherokee County Engineer s Office at 712-225-6712. Resume and a completed application should be sent to the: Cherokee County Engineer s Office Attention: Brandon Billings, P.E. 5074 Hwy 3 Cherokee, Iowa 51012 Telephone number 712-225-6712 Apply By: 5/21/2018 Cherokee County Engineer 5074 Cherokee, IA 51012 http://cherokeecountyiowa.com Brandon Phone: 712-225-6712 Fax: 712-225-6715 bbillings@co.cherokee.ia.us Page 3
Mechanic - Mitchell County April 6, 2018 Mitchell County is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full time mechanic position. Individuals in this position will perform mechanical maintenance and repair on all secondary road equipment including light, medium, and heavy duty equipment. Must have a valid Iowa driver's license and, or be able to obtain, a Class A CDL. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Salary range for this position is $23 - $24.50 per hour depending on experience. Applications and full job description may be picked up at the Mitchell County Engineer's Office, 3625 March Ave., Osage, IA 50461 or on-line at www.mitchellcoia.us. Applications are due by 3:00 PM on May4th, 2018 or until a qualified applicant is found. Mitchell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply By: 5/25/2018 Engineer 3625 March Ave Osage, IA 50461 http://www.mitchellcoia.us Richard Brumm Phone: 641-732-5849 highway@osage.net Page 4
Engineering Technician - Dallas County March 22, 2018 The Dallas County Secondary Road Department is now accepting applications for the position of Engineering Technician. Dallas County Secondary Road Department Job Description (Summary) Position: Engineering Technician Reports to: Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: Under general supervision, perform technical engineering and surveying related work including leading a survey crew, construction project inspection, material testing, and PCC and HMA plant inspection. Specific Duties: Schedule, lead and perform the work of a survey crew engaged in providing field information, data collection, stakeout and control for construction and/or maintenance projects. Perform a variety of design and drafting operations in the preparation of highway, bridge and culvert plans with the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software. Perform inspection activities on varied construction projects such as highway grading and paving, bridges, culverts and erosion control. Perform a variety of standard quality control tests for construction both in the field and in the lab including PCC and HMA plant inspection. Minimum Education, Training and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in engineering, surveying, construction inspection, materials inspection and testing; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Current I.D.O.T. Certifications: Aggregate Sampler and Aggregate Technician, Level I and II PCC and Level I HMA or obtain within 1 year of hire. Valid Iowa Class B Commercial Driver's License preferred and insurable under County liability coverage. Apply By: Dallas County Engineer 415 River Street Adel, IA 50003 https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/government/public-safety/secondary-roads Al Miller Phone: 515-993-4289 Al.Miller@dallascountyiowa.gov Page 5
A complete job description and job application can be found at: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/government/human-resources/job-opportunities OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED Page 6
County Engineer - Obrien County March 9, 2018 The O'Brien County Iowa Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for County Engineer. Applicants must have an Iowa Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering. O'Brien County is located in northwest Iowa and Primghar is the county seat. The county is led by a five-person board of supervisors. The secondary roads department has approximately 25 full time employees. The engineer plans, coordinates, assigns and supervises all engineering and construction work performed by the county secondary roads department and independent contractors. In addition, the Engineer will prepare and let contract documents for projects, present an annual budget and a five-year construction program identifying future road improvement projects. The ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department personnel, other government agencies, other county departments, contractors and the public is essential. Salary based on experience and qualifications. Applications may be found at web site: www.obriencounty.org/departments/engineer and must be submitted by July 1, 2018. O'Brien County is an EOE. Apply By: O'Brien County Auditor 155 South Hayes Ave. Primghar, IA 51245 http://www.obriencounty.org Barb Rohwer Phone: 712-957-3225 brohwer@obriencounty.org Page 7
Assistant to Engineer - Fremont County March 5, 2018 Fremont County is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant to the County Engineer. The position is responsible for the development of engineering projects under the direction of the County Engineer. This includes assistance in the planning, surveying, design, drafting, and construction inspection of highway projects. Applicants must have an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited college or comparable education or job training. Surveying and construction inspection experience is desirable. Applicants are required to hold a valid Iowa driver s license. Applicants must have or be able to obtain Iowa DOT certification in Level I ACC, Level II PCC and Level II Aggregate inspection. Applicants should have knowledge of and working experience in civil design software, word processing and spreadsheets. This position requires good communication skills and the ability to establish a working relationship with coworkers, contractors and the public. The salary is dependent on education, skills and experience. Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply By: 6/30/2018 Fremont County Engineer 2014 290th Avenue Sidney, IA 51652 Daniel R. Davis P.E., P.L.S. Phone: 712-374-2613 Fax: 712-374-2222 ddavis@co.fremont.ia.us Page 8
Engineering Aid - Bremer County August 22, 2017 Bremer County Highway Department Job Description Position: Engineering Aide II Reports to: Assistant to the Engineer, County Engineer Status: Bargaining Unit Position FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date Adopted: ************************************************************************ Summary: Provide technical support to aid in the maintenance of the Secondary Road System. Design and draft plans and inspect construction and maintenance projects as assigned. Conduct field surveys and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County mandates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 1. Develop Construction Plans which meet standards and criteria set forth by IDOT and reflect sound engineering design practices. 2. Inspect Construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications and prepare documentation to submit to the IDOT. Monitor the progress of outside contractors to ensure work meets proper specifications and quality of construction. 3. Develop and compare engineering studies and calculate necessary quantities of labor and materials to determine cost-effective solutions to problems associated with each assigned design plan. 4. Utilize knowledge of construction techniques, contract specifications and regulations and interpret field data to prepare the most suitable design plan. 5. Utilize Computer Aided Drafting and additional software packages to accurately and efficiently prepare plans and documents for bid letting. 6. Thorough knowledge of surveying and surveying instruments and methods. Survey proposed job sites to compile information and determine design parameters in preparation for the design phase of a project. 7. Performs staking of construction projects. 8. Uses and maintains various technical operating manual, standards and specifications related to bridge and culvert construction, materials, paving, traffic control devices, field testing and related maintenance activities. Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or experience Completion of high school or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited two year college with an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and two (2) years of experience in construction design, survey, inspection, including responsibility for project preparation, documentation and development; OR substituting additional experience for the education requirement. Must have a valid Iowa driver s license. Must have or be able to obtain certification as an Iowa DOT aggregate, asphalt cement concrete and portland cement concrete plant inspector. Language Skills Ability to utilize effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Ability Page 9
to monitor and discuss the progress of contracted work in an effective and tactful manner. Mathematical Skills: College level math (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) is required in order to compute elevations, contours, grades, storage areas, quantities of materials, cross-sections, dimensions, profiles, volumes and presenting graphic representation of project plans using CAD equipment and various types of computer software to display, modify and produce design plans. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to apply safety practices and procedures to all situations. Physical Demands: Stands and walks much of the time. Must be able to walk on uneven and unstable surfaces such as at construction sites or roadway or ditch embankments. Must be able to use such hand tools as a hammer, sledge hammer, spade, shovel and pick ax or ax. While sitting operates equipment such as PC and peripheral equipment. Operates inspection and testing equipment both in the field and in a lab. May operate survey instruments and related accessories such as level rods, measuring tapes, and range poles. Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (50 to 100 pounds) is required. Environment: Completes work indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work may result in exposure to various weather conditions, high noise levels, fumes, and physical hazards associated with construction sites and equipment. A high level of mental exertion is required. The level of physical exertion may occasionally be strenuous at work sites. General Principles: Marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties have been excluded from this job description. Job descriptions in no way state or imply that the description includes every duty to be performed by the employee in the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. The County reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time. Bremer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled. Apply By: Bremer County Engineer 1995 Euclid Ave Waverly, IA 50677 http://www.co.bremer.ia.us/engineer/default.aspx Todd Fonkert Phone: 319-352-4302 Fax: 319-352-4326 lwalther@co.bremer.ia.us Please contact the Engineer's Office for a job application and for any questions. Page 10
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