County Engineer - Pottawatomie County

Under the supervision of the County Administrator, the County Engineer works closely with the Public Works Administrator under the umbrella of the Public Works Department to insure requisite engineering services as required by law and other duties as assigned . Pay is commensurate with education and experience, full-benefit package available for this full-time exempt position.

Responsibilities: Coordinates work efforts and resources with the Public Works Administrator; Attends County Commission meetings and advises the Board of County Commissioners regarding the construction of county highway, bridge, facilities, utilities, and subdivision issues as required; Responsible for the overall management of the Engineer Division. Attend meetings as required in cooperation with the Public Works Administrator to include weekly updates, staff meetings and requests for action. Responsible for effective utilization of Staff and resources. Plans and schedules engineering work for short and long term projects;  Secures right-of-way for Public Works projects; other duties.

Experience Required: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Five (5) years’ experience as a Civil Engineer preferred. Must be Professional Engineer, and either currently licensed by the State of Kansas or obtain a Kansas license within the first six (6) months of employment. Must currently have Local Public Authority Certification, or obtain such certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment. Management experience necessary, preferably a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years in a responsible position. Strong people management and communication skills; planning skills; and knowledge of road and bridge construction and maintenance methods and techniques essential.

Closing Date: Applications accepted until position has been filled.

For questions regarding employment with Pottawatomie County, please contact Human Resources at 785-457-3455, PO Box 348, Westmoreland, KS 66549, or e-mail humanresources@pottcounty.org.

Drug Free Workplace: Pottawatomie County is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. By submitting my application I understand the County requires the successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. This position may also requires additional testing, which may include written, verbal, or physical assessments.

Completion of an employment application does not constitute an offer of employment nor is a completed application considered a contract of employment. Employment with Pottawatomie County is considered to be "at-will". Submission of an application does not establish an obligation for Pottawatomie County to offer employment.  Additionally, any misrepresentation or omission of information on the employment application may result in the rejection of the application or in dismissal from employment.