Design Technician II – Baldwin County Commission

Salary: $20.94 – $34.31 Hourly

Location : Robertsdale, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Highway Department – Baldwin County Commission

Division: Pre-Construction Engineering

Opening Date: 10/16/2023

Closing Date: 10/30/2023 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

The employee will assist with various engineering duties including but not limited to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), project management, developing horizontal and vertical alignments, data collection and recording, surveying, and record keeping, etc. Additional duties may include estimates and project scheduling as needed for In House and Consultant Management projects, as well as contributing to the operation of the Highway Department. The employee may be required to have experience with Microstation, InRoads, GIS, GPS equipment and be able to assist in training subordinate staff and members of the Highway Department.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check and will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Essential Job Functions

1. Utilize Microstation, InRoads, GIS, and other software in the development of road and bridge construction plans and site plans.
2. Assist Design Section in preparing engineering/GIS products for use in presentations to the Baldwin County Commission as well as the general public.
3. Assist the Pre-Construction Section in the collection of field data such as traffic counts, survey and drainage delineations.
4. Professional contact with outside engineering consulting firms, government agencies, utility companies, and the general public.
5. Assist in design and development of various roadway and bridge projects.
6. Assist in developing schedules and construction estimates for various projects and assist in making recommendations to the County Engineer.
7. Attend plan reviews for inhouse and consulted projects, as required.
8. Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, and prepare bids for award.
9. Coordinate with consultants and assist in establishing the scope of a project, review fee proposals and tasks, negotiate consultant fees, and assist in developing construction plans as needed.
10. Assist in consultant management for projects being prepared by a consultant.
11. Coordinate with utility companies during the design phase to ensure the proper relocation of utilities prior to construction.
12. Develop revised design and construction standards and standard operation procedures for the Highway Department.
13. Administer contracts, coordinate & review the work of outside consultants including, but not limited to, having general knowledge of federal funding projects and required special provisions.
14. Review and recommend payments and billing for contracted services related to assigned projects and coordinate with ALDOT and consultants/contractors in preparing invoices for reimbursable projects.
15. Write and review legal descriptions for ROW and easement dedications.
16. Perform accident analyses in CARE (Critical Analysis Reporting Environment) – used to determine frequency and cause of accidents and recommended measures for intersection safety improvements.

Education and Experience

1. High school education; minimum of a two (2) year drafting degree, or minimum of five (5) years’ experience in design or construction related field.
2. Willing to work overtime and non-standard hours to meet deadlines as required.
3. Experience with various Engineering software such as drainage design, traffic design, project scheduling/management is a plus.
4. Have a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Verbal skills to communicate effectively with office staff and general public.
2. Math skills to perform engineering calculations.
3. Writing skills to prepare reports, complete forms, compose letters accurately and neatly.
4. Reading skills to read and understand maps, plans, written instructions, manuals and correspondence.
5. Listening skills to understand verbal communications with co-workers and public.
6. Ability to operate office machines such as calculator, computer terminal and copy machine.
7. General knowledge of administration of public works projects and procedures.
8. Good working Knowledge of Microstation and InRoads, Microsoft Office applications as well as ARC GIS.
9. Must be highly motivated and organized.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.

The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:

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Do you have a high school education with a minimum of a two (2) year drafting degree, or minimum of five (5) years’ experience in design or construction related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing to work overtime and non-standard hours to meet deadlines as required?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with various Engineering software such as drainage design, traffic design, or project scheduling/management?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and able to be insurable by the County’s insurance standards?

• Yes
• No

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