p>Prepares or supervises preparation of construction plans for highway construction including pavement, traffic control, guardrail and drainage; Inspects or supervises inspection of all types of county highway construction projects performed by contractors; makes detailed hydraulic studies and calculations, as required; performs various surveying work, as required; supervises county work crews on projects; operates transit; checks grades and levels;
Estimates quantities and costs of materials needed in construction; assists in purchasing of materials and equipment for maintenance repair or replacement of culverts; prepares contract documents, advertisements, plans and specifications for bidding; performs all other related duties as required.
Knowledge of principles and theories of civil engineering; knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in public works construction; knowledge of surveying as related to development of preliminary plans for construction work; knowledge of highway, hydraulic design; knowledge of public relations; ability to prepare specifications and technical reports; ability to interpret field data; ability to communicate effectively; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors and the general public; ability to supervise others.