Civil Engineering Technician I

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform technical civil engineering work in the field or office in connection with the inspection, development, design, construction and maintenance of public works construction projects.  The work responsibilities are: assists on the survey party performing surveys for new highways, highway improvements, bridges, drainage structures  and other public works construction projects;  performs drafting duties; inspects the construction of new streets, curbs, gutters, ditches in residential subdivisions built by private contractors; inspects highway, bridge and other public works construction projects;  assists in the inspection of existing bridges;  maintains detailed records and reports on construction projects; and assists on the survey party.  This classification is distinguished from the lower level classes in this series by higher level of responsibility and the requirement to make decisions independently. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a high-level Civil Engineering Technician who checks for technical accuracy and the Assistant County Engineer.

High school diploma or G.E.D. Four (4) years of related experience in surveying, drafting, bridge and road construction.

Applications are being accepted to fill current one (1) vacancy  and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the  Montgomery County Engineering Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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