RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant County Engineer I
Engineering Department
$42,984-$68,774
(Depending on Qualifications)
(FULL-TIME
w/BENEFITS; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE
BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE UNTIL: 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 13,
2007
KIND
OF WORK:
Advanced technical position reporting to the County
Engineer responsible for the review of all residential, commercial and
industrial development and/or building plans to determine if they are
in compliance with all applicable ordinances and standard design
criteria. Position may also receive direction from Assistant County
Engineer II classification.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does
not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
a logical assignment to the position.)
o
Review
of residential, commercial and industrial development plans. Verifies
that they meet all design criteria set forth by Berkeley County and
are in compliance with all applicable ordinances and standard design
criteria. Once acceptable, may make appropriate recommendation to the
Berkeley County Planning Commission.
o
Meet
with homeowners, developers, engineers, contractors and staff, in both
the office and on-site, regarding various development related design
and construction issues.
o
Prepare
construction cost estimates.
o
Receives,
answers and responds to citizens inquires and complaints regarding
engineering or building permit related matters.
o
Conducts
field inspections including sediment and erosion control measures
being installed, proof-roll inspections of roads, stone base and
shoulders of road, pavement, culverts, drywells, storm water
management and/or other information as shown on plans.
o
Field
inspections of building construction items.
o
Performs
engineering and land surveying calculations and other related
engineering duties.
o
Review
and approval of building permit applications to assure compliance with
applicable building codes.
o
Performs
related tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND REQUIREMENTS:
o
Any combination of
education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in civil
engineering, architectural engineering, or architecture or related
field and with additional studies in the field of highway design and
storm water management or building construction.
o
Experience in storm water
management, road design and civil engineering focusing on site,
subdivision development and/or building construction.
o
Excellent
oral and written communications skills.
o
Ability
to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to
prepare and present technical oral and written reports.
o
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, engineers, developers, contactors, government officials,
other agencies and the general public.
o
Proficiency
in the use of MicroSoft Office products and AutoCad.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION
FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
All applications
for vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the
Human Resources Director, Berkeley County Commission, 400 West Stephen
Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date
specified on the front of this announcement. An application may be
rejected if it is not complete or is received after the specified
closing date (we do honor post-mark date on applications submitted by
postal mail). Each applicant will be notified by mail regarding the
selection process. Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel
expenses incurred to attend a scheduled interview.
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE:
The kind of
examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each
position and may include:
o
an evaluation of training
and experience
o
personal and/or group
interview
o
written and/or spoken
examination(s)
o
performance test(s)
o
a background investigation
o
a physical examination*and
o
a drug test*.
*These examinations
are administered after offer of employment.
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
Berkeley County is
an “At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a
probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status.
The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the
position and may be extended depending on performance. The
probationary period is considered part of the examination process to
determine the employees fitness for the position in which he/she was
placed.
COMPENSATION:
Berkeley County
employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily
starts work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley
County Commission reviews compensation increases as part of the normal
budget preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation
adjustments at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).
ANNUAL
LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:
(the following is
unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)
o
Employees earn 1.50 days
of sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.
o
Berkeley County observes
12 paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as
they occur.
o
Employees accumulate
annual leave according to the following schedule:
Years of Service
Days Per Month Days
Per Year
0
– 5 years
1.25 days
15 days
5 – 10 years
1.50 days
18 days
10 – 15 years
1.75 days
21 days
15 years plus
2.00 days
24 days
HEALTH,
RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:
(some of the
benefits may be available to regular part-time employees)
o
Regular employees are
required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee
Retirement Plan
o
Life Insurance is provide
to full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.
o
Regular full-time
employees may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which
includes medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, and
prescription drug coverage. The County pays 100% of the employee costs
and the employee pays for any dependent coverage elected.
o
A deferred compensation
program is available.
o
The County provides access
to Employee Assistance Programs.
o
Direct deposit is
available to any banking institution designated by the employee.
BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
