BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This position will work directly for, and report to the County Manager.  This is a highly technical position involved in the application of engineering principals in the concept, design and completion of County projects.  This position is responsible for project management and execution of internally and externally funded design and construction projects.  Will be required to have total oversight over all engineering projects for all departments.  The County Engineer must have superior technical skills to prepare specifications, reports, maps, etc. for various departments and agencies.

Working with the County Manager, Directors and staff to develop, plan and implement project initiatives on time and budget; may require working in the field.  This position is an engineering professional with leadership qualities and the analytical discipline to support and ensure adherence with budgetary and compliance requirements for County projects.  The County Engineer shall be responsible as directed for construction management including inspection and quality control, as well as, developing as-built plans and other final documents.  Will support the County Manager in various departmental administrative efforts and tasks as assigned and required.

Excellent Benefits – paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay; PERA retirement plans; health insurance paid at 100% for full-time employees and at 60% for their dependents.

Detailed job specifications and applications may be obtained on the Internet at www.eddycounty.org or those that need any assistance in applying for a position online you can visit the New Mexico Workforce Connection. Also, there is a kiosk computer located at the Eddy County Administration Complex in Carlsbad, NM at 101 W. Greene Street on the 3^rd floor in the HR Department, the Eddy County Clerk’s office inside the annex building in Artesia, NM at 602 S. 1^st St, and the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office in Carlsbad, NM at 1502 Corrales Road.

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