Staff Engineer

Job TitleUnder direct supervision, reviews land use applications, subdivisions, special use permits, map amendments, and permits and reviews how they affect the road, drainage, and stormwater systems; makes appropriate recommendations for denial or approval with conditions; performs engineering functions including but not limited to, preparation, implementation, analysis, and execution of engineering projects, systems, and functions. ****THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS**** What You Will DoMaintains, updates, and amends computer databases for road maintenance, road right-of-way, bridges, and land use information.Responds to public inquiries and complaints.Independently drives to job sites to review management plans, inspect, participate in audits, and issue permits.Reviews land use applications, subdivisions, special use permits, map amendments, and permits; reviews their relevance on how they affect the road, drainage, and stormwater systems.Calculates, collects, and tracks funds and assessed fees for public improvement; assists in writing, preparation, administration, and monitoring of grants.Evaluates and prepares written review documents and reports including recommendations for denial or approval of land use applications with conditions.Prepares written review documents and reports including but not limited to, recommending denial or approval of land use applications with conditions.Assists with review of stormwater management plans and issue stormwater permits.Financially responsible and accountable for cash handling, bookkeeping, accounting, and estimating; recommends developer contributions to public improvements; monitors financial security including but not limited to, letters of credit, bonds, escrows, and securing completion of improvement and approval to releasing of funds.Regularly monitors and updates the OpenGov permitting system; provides input on workflow.Stays abreast with trends in federal and state laws and regulations; develops new procedures and programs based on new regulations.Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.What You Have REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree From an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering field required.1 year or more Architectural Design, Engineering, Construction, or Project Management experience, including serving in a leadership role managing capital projects from conception to completion required. PREFERRED EXPERIEINCE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum One (1) year or more Land Use Planning preferred.Engineer in Training (FE) o btained through the State of Colorado preferred.Special Requirements:Must successfully pass background checkPossession of, or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's LicenseWhat Pueblo County Offers• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees • Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual • Remote & Hybrid working opportunities • County Retirement Program • Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership • Truly inclusive and diverse environment • Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building) • 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit