Montgomery County Commission Human Resources Department

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform professional engineering work associated with public works construction projects to ensure that they are designed, constructed and inspected according to applicable laws, regulations and standards and within project budget. Incumbents are distinguished from the Civil Engineer I in the level and scope of responsibility exercised.  Some employees in this classification may assist, advise, or supervise lower level professional and technical employees. Work is performed with independence; however, the Assistant County Engineer and/or the County Engineer are available for assistance when necessary, until proficiency is achieved.  Work is reviewed for adherence to policies and procedures, accuracy and completeness, and results.  The work responsibilities include preparing engineering plans and designs for roadway and other transportation related projects; reviewing engineering plans for residential and commercial development; inspecting construction sites; monitoring for environmental compliance with storm water permits; responding to public requests and complaints regarding roadway, bridge, or storm water drainage problems; monitoring BMP controls for construction sites; assisting with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements and other general requests; and supervising two or more full-time employees. The Civil Engineer II reports to the Assistant County Engineer and/or the County Engineer.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES: The following list of work responsibilities was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to plans, specifications and design for a variety of engineering projects. 
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of construction drawings as needed to design construction drawings for engineering projects.
• Knowledge of modern construction methods and procedures as applied to the construction and maintenance of all types of roadways, drainage systems and other types of municipal infrastructure as needed to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications. 
• Knowledge of standard drafting principles and computer aided drafting and design software as needed to prepare construction drawings for County projects. 
• Knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to civil engineering projects. 
• Skill in using a computer, computer hardware and software related to the areas of responsibility as needed to enter, retrieve, or modify data, generate reports, verify accuracy and make corrections as appropriate. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering maps, plans, and specifications as needed to comply with County standards and specifications. 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, to include time management, setting priorities of work and determining which task can be handled independently and which requires intervention by others as needed to meet deadlines and complete assigned work in a timely manner. 
• Ability to comprehend (National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems) NPDES permit regulations and requirements to as needed to ensure the County complies with permits issued by ADEM. 
• Ability to communicate orally with employees, business and property owners, developers and the public, to include clarity, accuracy, conciseness and diplomacy as needed to respond to inquiries, relay information, and explain regulations and requirements. 
• Ability to communicate in writing in a clear, concise and accurate manner to include using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraph structure and logical ordering of information as needed to prepare and write reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to maintain calmness and composure and be able to handle self under controversial or intense situations.
• Ability to confer with and advise inspectors of construction projects and interpret construction plans and specifications. 
• Ability to represent the County in dealing with other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and the general public on engineering matters. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year engineering program approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); Engineer Intern status in Alabama or a state having reciprocal agreement with Alabama or the ability to obtain EI status; and three years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama Driver's License and an insurable driving record as needed to operate a County vehicle in the performance of work tasks. Works in an office and field environment as needed to carry out various job assignments. Works under extreme weather conditions such as hot and cold temperatures and be exposed to various heights, rough terrain, wild animals and insects to inspect various projects sites. Walks, climbs, bends, stoops, and crawls to perform inspection and environmental monitoring duties.