Porter County Indiana

Incumbent serves as Right-Of-Way Manager for the Department of Development & Storm Water Management, responsible for providing engineering and related services to various activities and endeavors related to infrastructure in order to protect the interests of the County and the public.. Assists Highway Engineering Division with activities and operations, including assisting with road closure notifications, traffic control, project site surveying, reviewing construction plans and project site inspections, and reporting damaged/missing signage to the Highway Department Sign Division.. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, Highway Department and other County/City Departments, other outside agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.. Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, Highway Department and other County/City Departments, other outside agencies, and the public, for giving and receiving information.. Incumbent reports directly to County Highway Engineer.

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Job Opportunities Porter County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic testing, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other unlawful bias.
DEPARTMENT: Development & Storm Water Management
WORK SCHEDULE: 35 Hours/Week, Monday - Friday
JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative and Technological)
STATUS: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Incumbent serves as Right-Of-Way Manager for the Department of Development & Storm Water Management, responsible for providing engineering and related services to various activities and endeavors related to infrastructure in order to protect the interests of the County and the public.
DUTIES:
Assists County Highway Engineering Division with revising and improving utility and private development standards/activities within the county right-of-way.
Develops detailed working knowledge of county engineering/construction related codes.
Reviews, permits, and inspects utility and private development activities to ensure compliance with the county codes.
Develops and maintains records and documents of investigations and assessments, including electronically, and ensures that records can be easily accessed.
Researches public record documents for county right-of-way, easements, property ownership, and other information as needed.
Serves as liaison between the County and outside utilities/agencies concerning Right-Of-Way information and related system activities.
Assists with investigations, inspections, and evaluations of highway infrastructure, including bridge inspections, milling, and paving projects, road coring, traffic counts, and condition assessments.
Assists Highway Engineering Division with activities and operations, including assisting with road closure notifications, traffic control, project site surveying, reviewing construction plans and project site inspections, and reporting damaged/missing signage to the Highway Department Sign Division.
Responds to requests or inquiries from the public, county officials, boards, and commissions/committees regarding concerns with the County’s Right-Of-Way.
Reviews Health Department activities regarding septic discharge, including drafting letters for Right-Of-Way concerns, as needed.
Requests utility locates via 811 website and follow-up with site visits.
Creates and follows-up on invoices billed to utility companies for payment accrued.
Supervises and directs summer interns, including orienting new subordinates, planning and delegating work assignments, training/motivating, and evaluating their performance.
Attends meetings, training, and conferences as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including passage of a medical exam and drug test.
Practical knowledge of Porter County Road systems, traffic control devices, and corresponding county engineering/construction related codes, ordinances, and standards.
Practical knowledge and ability to understand utility and private development standards/activities within the county right-of-way.
Working knowledge of and ability to maintain accurate and reliable records and documents.
Working knowledge of standard office procedures, basic computer skills including data processing/spreadsheet/email, as well as Department-specific software/applications with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed documents and reports.
Ability to supervise and direct summer interns, including orienting new subordinates, planning, and delegating work assignments, training/motivating, and evaluating their performance.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, Highway Department and other County/City Departments, other outside agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects and apply knowledge of people and locations.
Ability to read/interpret detailed prints, sketches, and maps.
Ability to compile, coordinate, compute, calculate, analyze and evaluate data, and make determinations based on data analysis.
Ability to properly operate equipment, including computer, calculator, County software programs, copier, printer, telephone, and vehicle.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to occasionally respond to emergency situations on 24-hr basis and/or from off duty status, work extended hours, and travel out of town for training.
Possession of a valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
Incumbent’s duties are broad in scope, with many variables and considerations.
Incumbent performs duties according to broad policies and professional standards, exercising independent judgment in coordinating activities. Incumbent utilizes general instructions, guidelines, and rules, selecting the appropriate ones to apply to specific tasks.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent performs assignments guided by definite objectives. Incumbent refers to supervisor only when interpretations of Departmental policies and programs are thought necessary. Decisions are restricted only by the broadest policies and/or guidance from supervisor. Work is primarily reviewed for appropriate supervision or direction of assigned operations, compliance with legal requirements/state statutes, and local zoning and subdivision control ordinances.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, Highway Department and other County/City Departments, other outside agencies, and the public, for giving and receiving information.
Incumbent reports directly to County Highway Engineer.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs majority of duties outdoors and in a standard office environment, involving sitting and walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, handling/grasping/fingering objects, driving, bending/reaching, crouching/kneeling, close and far vision, depth and color perception, hearing sounds/communication and speaking clearly. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet/icy surroundings, fumes, odors, dust, dirt, noisy environments, and violent/irate individuals and may be required to wear protective clothing or equipment.
Interested parties should submit their questions, letter of interest and/or resume to: Beth Moench, bmoench@porterco.org #J-18808-Ljbffr

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