COUNTY ENGINEER

Salary : $90,385.87 - $149,136.69 Annually
Location : County of Culpeper, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 4210-2024-0604
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 06/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary
Responsible for performing professional and administrative work planning, designing, and inspection of engineering for water and sewer utilities, and construction projects in the county. Supervises staff, and provides professional engineering services, such as the reviewing and approval of plans submitted by developers. Acts as the Process engineer for water and sewer utility treatment systems.
Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, coordinates, and directs activities of the Water/Wastewater Operations Manager and the Maintenance Project Manager to ensure and promote safe, compliant, and efficient water and sewer utility operations

a. Ensures employees follow organizational/departmental/safety policies and procedures
b. Directs the development and training of personnel, ensuring proper induction, orientation and training
c. Communicates with staff; strives to develop and maintain good rapport; listens to complaints and suggestions, and responds appropriately
d. Observes work performance of staff; coaches employees and evaluates performance
e. Discusses performance issues with Director of Environmental Services

• Prepares, implements, and ensures adherence to Standard Operating Procedures; writes needed changes to operation and maintenance manuals
• Plans, organizes and directs the design and construction of capital improvement projects; ensuring compliance with County utility and development policies, rules and regulations
• Acts as Contract Administrator for infrastructure projects
• Reviews subdivision and site plans for utility extensions for compliance with codes, regulations, and design; conducts inspections
• Develop and revise utility ordinances, design standards, and policies as needed
• Provides technical engineering expertise to other departments, as needed
• Drafts and reviews contract additions and changes
• Meets with local and state officials, contractors, developers and engineers as needed; responds to citizen inquiries

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general support activities as needed to include data entry, copying documents, filing information, etc.
• Performs the duties of subordinate staff as needed
• Performs related duties as directed

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering supplemented by 5 years of civil engineering experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license. Possession of or ability to obtain water and wastewater operator's license preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of public works projects
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations governing water systems, wastewater treatment systems
• Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems
• Ability to supervise and lead employees in the department
• Strong project management, time management and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively present information to senior management
• Ability to speak publicly
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to operate a computer; proficiency in various software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD to access records, drawings, and maps
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Working Conditions & Disclaimer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as moderate. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects and materials up to 12-20 pounds. Must be able to operate office and computer equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Must be able to communicate orally and perceive and discriminate colors or shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting and in the field/on job sites. May involve exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, chemicals, noise, vibrations, extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
Disclaimer
This above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
There are a wide variety of benefits available to full time employees. These benefits include medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals, as a condition of employment, are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary into their retirement account each month.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County provides 2 medical plans that are offered through Anthem; HMO & HSA. Both provide various benefits to meet anyone's needs.
Health Keepers (HMO)
Lumenos HSA (PPO)
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County offers 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection through Anthem in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. Employees are paid 60% of their gross salary up to 76 days after a 14 calendar day waiting period is met. There is a 7 day waiting period for employees who are covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. Employees are paid 50% of their monthly salary. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Personal Accident Indemnity Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. This program is regulated by the IRS and runs concurrent with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. This program is regulated by the IRS and runs concurrent with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 through Nationwide as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS All eligible employees and their dependents are able to receive a flu shot each year. This program is free to employees, and offered at a nominal charge for spouses and dependents 18 and older.
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