Engineering Aide- WRC

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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General Summary

$43,344-$58,042This position is onsite.Do you enjoy solving problems, working with maps and technical drawings, and seeing your work make a visible impact throughout the community? In this role, you'll support a variety of permitting, mapping, and engineering projects while collaborating with departments, the public, and technical staff. Every day brings new opportunities to analyze information and process permit applications and contribute to projects that help keep Oakland County running efficiently.What You'll Do

• Review and process permit applications while maintaining permit records and technicaldocuments.
• Read, interpret, verify maps, site plans, proof of ownership, sketches, electronic signatures, and related technical information.
• Research, compare, and validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Verify property locations, service areas, contractor bonding, and permit requirements using maps, County records, and department procedures.
• Utilize department-specific and County software applications, including CAMS, to enter, manage,query and maintain permit records and technical data.
• Communicate with County departments, contractors, residents, and members of the publicregarding permit applications, payments, mapping information, and technical requirements.
• Assist with permitting activities involving soil erosion, drain, water meter, and sewer, depending on assignment.
• Provide technical assistance by researching permit history, interpreting maps, processingapplications, calculating water meter fees, and responding to customer inquiries.
• Perform other related technical duties that support the County's permitting, customer service, and infrastructure initiatives.Why You'll Love It
• Play an important role in projects that directly support Oakland County's infrastructure and publicservices.
• Enjoy a diverse workload that combines office-based technical work, customer service, and permit processing.
• Build your skills using County software applications, mapping tools, and permitting systems.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple County departments while expanding yourtechnical expertise.

  Minimum Qualifications

  EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test.

  Have had at least three (3) months of full-time experience performing or assisting with mapping, engineering, community planning, surveying, property assessing, or architectural work.

  NOTE:  

• One (1) year of coursework from an accredited college or university in an engineering curriculum may substitute for the experience described above.

  Possess a valid Michigan motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  Must maintain a valid Michigan motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

  TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Communicates with engineers, contractors, developers, surveyors, real estate representatives, local officials, general public, and others to answer questions about departmental operations and/or procedures.

  Assists other employees within a department with access to, and development of, specific mapping or signage information/data.

  Queries, displays, and produces hardcopy output from GIS and/or CAD data for information. Prepares/mounts visual displays to be used in presentations (e.g., signs, maps, which are necessary in a legal case, drawings, which are presented to the Board of Commissioners). 

  Performs other miscellaneous data input using a computer application (payment information, land record information, etc.).

  Reads and reviews legal survey documents (e.g., property descriptions, deeds, mortgages, easements, rights-of-way, etc), tax descriptions, as-builts, construction plans, hand sketches, digital maps, and other related information.

  Interprets the information found on these sources and checks for accuracy and consistency. In some cases, independent sources of data may be used to verify information. Corrects information on legal documents (e.g., deeds, mortgages, easements, assignments, etc.) and discharges mortgage documents if appropriate. Verifies cost and other estimates that are then presented to higher-level staff.

  Performs calculations (e.g., area, distance, perimeter, etc.) using appropriate technical device. Verifies “error of closure” using appropriate device.

  Travels to various locations throughout county to assist in field collection of information. Includes identification, measurement, appraisal, and classification of land and/or structures.  Requires use of stakes/flags, pipe locators, shonestead device, tape measure, survey instruments, Global Positioning Systems, survey notes and other field collection equipment to describe characteristics of land and/or structures.

  Removes and/or clears brush and groundcover from property.  Inspects construction sites before, during and after construction for soil erosion.

  Organizes and maintains space allocation plans as well as facility record drawings.

  Document and order signage supplies kept on the Oakland County complex.

  Develop temporary signs for special events in and around the county grounds.

  Change, install and remove signs in and around the Oakland County complex when appropriate.

  Visually and manually inspect signs for necessary repairs.

  May remove ground cover and brush from signs to assist patrons of the county.

  Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

  ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  Ability to communicate to effectively convey information.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Work is performed in a typical office environment.

  Some assignments may occur outside with exposure to weather elements.

  IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification.  Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis has been included.  Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.

  ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  Considerable ability to read design drawings, maps, and sketches.

  Considerable ability to follow complex written and oral instructions on simultaneous assignments.

  Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with county and local government administrators, other employees, and the general public.

  Considerable ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.

  Considerable knowledge and experience with the techniques, practices, methods, and procedures of computerized mapping and/or computer aided design.

  Considerable knowledge of ESRI and/or Autodesk software modules.

  Considerable knowledge of local government operations. 

  Considerable knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.

  Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.

  Reasonable ability to sketch concepts for graphic representation.

  Reasonable ability to perform mathematical and statistical computations.

  Reasonable ability to work under hazardous and difficult working conditions common to a building craft or mechanical field such as: high or confined places, high voltage areas and/or areas involving heat, offensive odors, and dampness.

  Some knowledge of the techniques, practices, methods, and procedures of land surveying, including the operation of modern electronic surveying instruments and traditional tools such as transit, level, and rod.

  Additional Minimum Qualifications

  Union*

  BU95 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: WRC Const Insp Non-Supv (UAW)

  *If applicable

  EEO Statement

  We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

  Inclusion Statement

  Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.