Job Details

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Oversees local, state, and federally funded construction projects within the county; ensures contractors and sub-contractors comply with specifications.

* Performs onsite construction inspections and project management.

* Enforces erosion control standards.

* Completes daily reports.

* Calculates material volumes and quantities.

* Performs field surveys.

* Collects and processes concrete samples; completes density tests.

* Oversees drill shaft and piling operations.

* Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions.

* Prepares reports.

* Prepares ALDOT project closeout paperwork.

* Draws and updates maps.

* Calculates paving costs.

* Programs, places, retrieves, and downloads traffic count devices.

* Assists with bridge and road inspections.

* Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.

* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

* Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road and street names and locations.

* Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

* Knowledge of surveying principles.

* Knowledge of erosion control standards.

* Knowledge of construction materials and specifications.

* Knowledge of construction principles and practices.

* Knowledge of job related software programs.

* Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations, and speed limits.

* Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.

* Skill in the use of field surveying equipment.

* Skill in interpersonal relations.

* Skill in oral and written communication.