PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Location: 11575 Maxwell Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline Supplemented by five years of experience in Professional Engineering including lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Specific License or Certification Required Valid Georgia driver's license License as a Professional Engineer issued through the National Council of Engineering Examiners' Council Records Program or from any state or territory of the United States; if a Georgia license is required, it must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Proficiency in performing essential functions and the ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans’ Preference Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. Examination The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required at the time of employment for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position. Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to managing special design projects for assigned department. Responsibilities include managing assigned engineering and paraprofessional staff, overseeing and coordinating projects involving multiple departments or jurisdictions, and providing direction for various construction and maintenance projects. Engineer III is distinguished from Engineer II in that the former oversees and coordinates construction, maintenance, and design projects with County-wide impact in addition to managing assigned staff, whereas the latter formulates engineering designs and plans in addition to supervising assigned staff as required. Incumbent in this class serves as a fully licensed Professional Engineer. Essential Functions Manages assigned engineering and paraprofessional staff, establishes workloads, prioritizes work assignments, evaluates employee performance, interprets and enforces policies and procedures, resolves staff issues, makes hiring or termination decisions/recommendations, and administers disciplinary action as required. Oversees engineering work involving the integration of multiple systems and provides technical expertise in an engineering specialty. Prepares annual budget for assigned engineering section. Manages and oversees special projects for assigned department and provides technical direction and coordination for projects involving multiple departments or jurisdictions. Conducts project presentations and represents assigned department in various community forums, including public meetings. Provides technical direction for various construction and maintenance projects. Manages and approves design projects from outside engineering consultants. Oversees legislatively mandated programs and ensures regulatory compliance. Presents petitions, design projects, and conceptual plans to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Plans and implements a work order system, develops an operational model of design project, performs needs assessments, prioritizes projects, and develops projections and plans for area of responsibility. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required. For Applicants With Prior Military Service Leadership Under Pressure: Experience guiding teams in high‑stakes environments translates into confident, steady leadership during peak operational periods. Customer Service Under Pressure: Delivered responsive customer service in high‑pressure environments by prioritizing tasks, resolving issues quickly, communicating effectively, and meeting critical deadlines. Operational Planning and Execution: Planned and executed complex projects by coordinating resources, managing priorities, and ensuring timely, compliant completion. Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: Adapted to changing conditions by analyzing problems, implementing effective solutions, and maintaining operational continuity. Team Cohesion and Communication: Collaborated with cross‑functional teams, communicated technical information clearly, and supported mission success through teamwork and accountability. Safety and Risk Awareness: Applied risk management practices by identifying hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting safe work environments. Technical and Equipment Proficiency: Operated, maintained, and troubleshot technical systems and equipment while ensuring reliability, readiness, and compliance with engineering standards. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy. Human Interaction: Act as lead person or crew leader, provide guidance to a work unit, coordinate activities, and review work of the unit. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments. Verbal Aptitude: Utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate decimals and percentages; perform basic algebraic and geometric calculations. Functional Reasoning: Apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; deal with several concrete and abstract variables; analyze major problems requiring complex planning for interrelated activities. Situational Reasoning: Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria. Equal Opportunity Statement: Fulton County provides equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr