Assistant Engineer Civil - Parks

Monmouth County (NJ)
Lincroft, New Jersey
Full Time

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Description

ASSISTANT ENGINEER CIVIL

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, performs routine civil engineering work involved in the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of structures and facilities such as roads, bridges, dams, trails, buildings, water supply, sewage and waste disposal systems, or similar facilities; does other related work.

WORK LOCATIONS:

Functions are performed primarily at Thompson Park and/or various Park areas within Monmouth County.

Main Office: Thompson Park Acquisition & Design Building- 805 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties:

Performs field and office engineering work involved in the design, maintenance, and construction of infrastructure, sites, and amenities of the Monmouth County Park System.
Visits various park locations, including golf courses, recreation areas, and conservation areas, of the Monmouth County Park System to obtain field measurements, observations, and gather data.
Conduct field inspections of construction projects and infrastructure, including bridges, dams, trails, and buildings.
Performs routine calculations.
Assists in the preparation of permit applications and related documentation for Federal, State, and Local regulatory authorities.
Drafts plans using AutoCAD software.
Gathers, organizes, and inputs information in ArcGIS.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

NOTE: Possession of a Professional engineer's license or an engineer-in-training certificate issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the above educational requirement.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in civil engineering.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles of civil engineering.
Knowledge of procedures used to plan and design civil engineering projects such as roadways, walks, and drainage projects.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to prepare construction plans.
Knowledge of techniques used to draft and prepare maps and charts.
Ability to prepare engineering plans and drawings.
Ability to inspect construction projects for conformance with designs, plans, and specifications.
Ability to oversee field survey parties.
Ability to inspect and investigate work under construction.
Ability to apply basic civil engineering principals and techniques to the preparation of plans, designs, charts, maps, specifications, and estimates.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, and informative engineering reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Supplemental Information

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Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions for work remotely.

Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.