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Clermont County Water and Sewer DESIGN ENGINEER 1 OR 2 in Batavia, Ohio
DESIGN ENGINEER 1 (or) DESIGN ENGINEER 2 (contingent upon qualifications/experience and Licensure) Water Resources Department Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to: • Paid Holidays - 11 days per year • Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days • Paid Vacation -- up to 5 weeks with 25 years of service • Paid Personal Leave -- up to 3 days per year • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Student Loan Forgiveness -- Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs) • Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren) • Long-term Disability -- at no cost to employee • Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.) • Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans -- employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts. Appointment Category: Full-Time Permanent Hours: Monday through Friday; Evenings/Weekends possible. Subject to Recall FLSA Status: Exempt Probationary Period: 120 Days Salary: Depending on Qualifications/Experience and Licensure Minimum of $32.15 to $41.46 per hour Posting Period: Position will be open until filled (Applications will be reviewed weekly) JOB DUTIES: Design Engineer 1: Under supervision of Assistant Sanitary Engineer, supervises, reviews, and develops detailed plans and design specifications for County water and/or wastewater projects. Evaluates, researches and analyzes feasibility of construction of water/wastewater projects. Reviews drawings, plans or designs submitted by contractors/developers; suggests revisions as needed and confirms available water and sewer capacity. Reviews, approves and denies applications for connection to the County water and sewer systems. Determines appropriate fees (i.e. capacity, plan review and inspection fees) for new developments. Prepares and/or reviews requests for proposals, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, bid tabulations, quantity calculations, assessment roles, pay estimates, change orders, extra work contracts, resolutions and contract documents. Prepares documentation necessary for the acceptance and release of Maintenance and/or Performance Bonds. Meets with public officials, contractors, consultants, etc. to confer on design of projects; acts as designated owner representative for project scheduling, etc. Attends public hearings, pre-bid conferences, bid openings and pre-construction conferences, involving some evening work hours. Approves drawings, plans or designs prepared by contractor, engineer, and/or suppliers for structural adequacy and conformance with specifications, regulations and policy. Design Engineer 2: Under the general direction of the Assistant Sanitary Engineer, supervises, reviews and develops detailed plans and design specifications for County water and/or wastewater projects. Utilizes P.E. License to seal plans and permit applications for approval. Presents projects to the Board of County Commissioners and recommends approval for design, bidding, construction and/or change orders. Assists with development of the Capital Improvement Plan for the water and wastewater systems. Evaluates, researches and analyzes feasibility of construction of water/wastewater projects from concept through construction. Reviews drawings, plans or designs submitted by contractors/developers; suggests revisions as needed and confirms available water and sewer capacity. Reviews, approves and denies applications for connection to the County water