POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for the planning process and various technical engineering elements concerning the design and construction of public roads and other infrastructure. This includes preparation of contract documents, the inspection of publicly funded construction sites to ensure compliance with County, State and Federal regulations, and maintain accurate cost records of quantities and materials used on county projects for issuance of contract payment. Responsibilities also include managing pre-bid meetings, quality control of contractor work, problem solving to ensure projects continue to progress, utility relocations and other work associated with management of road construction contracts. Position requires certification for NPDES monitoring and reporting to the EPD.
Work is performed on construction sites and in an office, with the majority of the work being outdoors. The incumbent may be exposed to inclement weather, dust, dirt, wooded areas and machinery and its moving parts. Work requiring use of protective devices, such as hard hats and gloves.
Physical demands include intermittent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending and climbing in and out of manholes. Work requires occasional lifting of both light (0-24 pounds) and heavy (24-50 pounds) objects and working with various tools, such as, engineering tools (transit, level chain, etc.) and hand tools that require a high degree of manual dexterity (hammer, wooden stakes, tape measures, etc).
NATURE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this position is to provide planning and oversight of infrastructure construction of Columbia County projects to ensure conformity with contract documents, approved project plans and specifications and to inform contractors of non-compliance of County, State or Federal regulations or specification.
Guidelines include the use of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, vehicle traffic laws and ordinances, Georgia Traffic Law Manual, street design and traffic control, and Department of Transportation Specification Manual. These guides require considerable interpretation.
Work involves varied duties requiring many difficult and unrelated processes and methods being applied to road construction, which requires a substantial depth of analysis. The work is further complicated by the rapid growth of the County, vandalism, diversity of operations, geographic locations of the County and the uncertainty surrounding long range planning. Work may include DOT and Federal involvement with contracts in which they have funding or authority.
Contacts are usually with contractors, Georgia Department of Transportation Officials, elected officials (County Commissioners), general public, utility companies, coworkers, representatives of various organizations and/or companies and employees of other state and/or county public works departments. Contacts are generally to give or exchange ideas, resolve problems, provide guidance of work crews and/or provide services.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Participates in planning stages of projects to ensure that contracts are complete by providing quantities of materials, determining possible conflicts on job sites, and ensuring construction plans are complete.
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Performs construction management for transportation infrastructure improvements ensuring that construction techniques comply with contractual specifications and both county and state requirements, that construction progresses in a timely manner, and provide solutions that arise during construction. This would include providing inspection, supervision and engineering support for publicly funded construction projects performed by general contractors. This construction includes, but is not limited to, road construction projects, installation of water distribution, intersection improvements including installation of traffic signals and storm sewer systems to include detention ponds and storm water management outlet structures.
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Maintains daily reports of work completed on each road and prepares and submits reports on road completion.
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Confers with contractors, engineers, and the general public about project compliance pertaining to County codes, specifications and regulations.
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Develops solutions to resolve any problems or concerns that may arise.
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Processes citizen requests for assistance and problem resolution with roadway construction projects.
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Reviews and works with plans, contracts, and specification of Sales Tax projects, General Obligation Bond and GDOT funded projects.
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Monitors for soil and erosion control for all road projects. NPDES permits require fieldwork including sampling storm water, runoff, monitoring of construction techniques, erosion control devices, maintenance scheduling, and monitoring and reporting necessary maintenance procedures.
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Prepares, maintains and signs EPD documents, as the designated authority by approval of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, for submittal to the EPD as required by the NPDES permit and Federal Government.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of rules, regulations and specifications for transportation infrastructure projects including Federal and State specifications applicable to traffic safety control devices through work zones, drainage systems, manholes, junction boxes, detention and retention ponds, sediment ponds, and procedures, as well as other techniques necessary for use in transportation infrastructure development and maintenance.
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Knowledge of water quality sampling and erosion control devices necessary for compliance with NPDES permits and federal regulations. Certification is required for Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor by the Georgia DOT and Federal Government.
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Knowledge of basic mathematics, drawing techniques, methods and procedures pertaining to transportation, water distribution system, and storm water construction, civil mapping, surveying and drafting.
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Knowledge of functions of local government in responding to citizens needs.
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Knowledge of database maintenance, word processing and analysis software applications.
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Knowledge of County Road system.
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
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Sufficient experience to understand the technical principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having a similar position for one to two years.
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Possession of or ability to obtain certification through the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation of an Inspector IB Is required within six months.
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Excellent customer service skills are required for this position. Possession of a valid driver's license with a favorable MVR.
A combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.
