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The Development Fiscal Officer is responsible for processing, coordinating, tracking and assuring that fiscal security status is updated. Recommends proper action to take regarding fiscal status. May review street and drainage plans and subdivision plans prepared by others to ensure compliance with Department design standards and policies. Ability to effectively communicate with constituents regarding fiscal requirements and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials, representatives of other agencies, engineers and contractors, and general public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the first in a series of two engineering-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the scope of project work. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a professional engineer. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs functions related to construction fiscal security system.
• Performs functions related to the acceptance of roads for maintenance.
• Performs functions related to License Agreements.
• Performs functions related to processing easement vacations.
• Functions as project designer providing engineering design and analysis support for public/private small less-complex work projects of varying complexity. Scopes public works projects, develops project schedules and budgets, develops and completes project planning documents, designs, specifications and estimates. Plans and designs roadways, structures, and parks, including hydraulic designs, traffic control, various land surveys and utility relocations.
• Performs contract and construction management duties for public works projects. Conducts work on construction quality assurance, contract administration, permit inspection and compliance, utility relocation coordination and inspection, and assurance of contractor compliance with traffic control requirements.
• May be responsible for traffic safety issues and concerns. Conducts and analyzes traffic count data, investigates and responds to traffic work orders, performs data entry, and maintains a statistical database on countywide vehicular accidents.
• May review street and drainage plans and subdivision plans prepared by others to ensure compliance. Completes work orders. Develops and manages databases.
• May be responsible for processing, coordinating, tracking and assuring that fiscal security status is updated. Recommends proper action to take regarding fiscal status.
• Reviews plans to ensure compliance. Reviews for approval of various permit and license applications. Reviews license agreements. Coordinates construction activities with other agencies. Verifies plans for compliance with regulations and standards. Collects and deposits revenue generated by permit reviews. Directs funds to correct accounts.
• Continues professional growth through continuing education.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering AND one (1) year of directly related increasingly responsible engineering design and/or analysis work experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:
Ability to achieve Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certification issued by the State of Texas.
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI); OR,
Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC); OR,
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, procedures, practices, programs, systems, methods and techniques of engineering.
• Principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Materials sampling and testing procedures, permit requirements, utility construction requirements, and traffic control policies and standards is required, as well as familiarity with construction techniques.
• Design standards and policies.
• Requirements, purpose, and limitations of various permits, security fiscal, licenses, and regulations.
• Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance, and enforcement.
• Recent developments and current literature regarding engineering.
• Principles of project management, including scheduling, estimating, contracts, budgeting.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

• Analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports.
• Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
• Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
• Using and caring for equipment, tools, and testing materials.
• Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS), and other related electronic equipment.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Perform engineering studies, analysis and design.
• Work independently.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
• Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Interpret plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Continue professional growth through continuing education.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation. Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.

Location: 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Criminal Background Check, Credit Check, and Driving Record.