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Position Summary: The Assistant Highway Engineer coordinates with the County Engineer the supervision and operation of the Highway Department. The Assistant Engineer is responsible for supervising the engineering department in design, inspection, and documentation for county construction projects. The Assistant Engineer also represents the Highway Department and the County Engineer, in his absence, at meetings, seminars, conferences, Board meetings and other functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervises the downloading of survey data into the computer. Prepares and purchases Highway Easements and Construction Easements. Manages highway design and construction projects. Supervise and design of Highway projects with approval of Engineer and State Aid. Prepares, reviews, submits, and obtains permits. Prepares project memorandums for federal projects. Manages and performs survey, drafting, and design work ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Performs engineering computations and reviews engineering estimates. Manages and prepares construction special provisions, contracts and bidding proposals, awards contracts. Assists in the review of publicly submitted plats. Assists in management of county ditch drainage system. Assist at bid openings, tabulate the bids, and prepare abstract of bids. Contract administration. Documentation of projects. Prepare the required reports of the various agencies. Materials inspection approval or rejection. Construction inspection and supervision of technician inspectors. Updates county survey records. Confer and assist with park and landfill projects. Supervision of annual Bridge Safety Inspection as the Team Leader . Develops and maintains the pavement and asset management system for the County road and bridge system. Manages construction inspection, quality control, measurement of quantities and documentation of contract process. Assists in developing and administering budget, goals, priorities, procedures, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) forthe department. Supervision: Manages and directs the Department staff and the work activities of the employees in alignment with the vision and direction of the County. Provides effective supervision, training, and guidance for assigned personnel; is approachable; anticipates changes and manages challenges. Promotes teamwork and cooperation. Serves as a positive role model of successful performance and ethical conduct. Monitors and documents the work performance of assigned personnel on a timely and continual basis, conducts effective coaching, reviews performance, and takes corrective action whenever necessary. Delegates responsibility and authority. Responsible for scheduling work assignments, tracking, and approving hours of work. Conducts or oversees training for current and new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed. Continually monitors results being achieved in assigned areas, providing the necessary tools, and coaching to createa cohesive team. Creates a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their working knowledge, skills, and abilities, and demonstrates by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance. Other duties as assigned or apparent Attends trainings and meetings. Member of the Highway Committee. Represents the Highway Department and the County Engineer, in his absence, at meetings, seminars, conferences,Board meetings and other functions. Position is a grade 16 with an entry hourly wage range of $41.57 to $46.61, DOQ. Position has a full earning potential of up to $58.89 per hour, DOQ. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER