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Outagamie County Core Values Invested in Serving Better Together Create Progress Support Through Compassion Position Purpose The Engineering Technician performs various survey design, construction oversight, and construction certification duties relating to the programs of the County Land Conservation Department. Hours: Typical work schedule is 8 hours/day worked between the hours of 6:30 am -5:00 pm. This position does offer comp time.

Remote Work: After initial onboarding period. A flexible remote work schedule will be available with the expectation of being in the office one full day per week. Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week.

Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information Did you know that Outagamie County has an onsite clinic and works with an employer shared clinic nearby. Services at the OC Employee and Family Clinic as well as the employer shared clinic are free and available to employees and their covered dependents enrolled in the health insurance for the current plan year. Primary Health Services provided by Theda Care are available to employees and dependents (ages 12 months and up for most services and ages 12 and up for Physical Therapy), who are covered on a county health plan

Key Responsibilities The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides basic engineering services to landowners including but not limited to: surveying, design, computer drafting, estimates, construction layout, inspection, final certification, and reports. Holds pre-construction contractor meetings, provides construction staking, establishes benchmark elevations, assists with permit coordination, and performing other tasks. Collects topographic field survey data for conservation Best Management Practice (BMP) construction projects.

Collects, summarizes, and analyzes engineering field data. Provides technical assistance for Ag inventory projects, including data gathering and analysis, creation of maps, plans, graphs, charts, and other technical materials. Uses AutoCad to design BMP practices including, detail drawings, and construction plans.

Uses ArcGIS for creating and maintaining inventory and project maps. Organizes electronic files of construction plans and associated project paperwork. Assists in the issuance of permits.

Acts as principle liaison between landowners and state and local agencies. Contacts landowners and encourages participation in conservation programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Targeted Runoff Management Program, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Land and Water Resource Management Plan, or other associated programs. Maintains engineering approval authority, license/or certifications necessitated by job duties - (30 Professional Development Hours/3 years).

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Geospatial Surveying, Hydrology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field; at least three (3) years' experience in CAD drafting, GIS mapping, Conservation related work, construction, inspection, and project estimating. Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. High proficiency in CAD drafting and topographic field surveying is desired.

Obtain and maintain engineering job approval authority from NRCS and engineering practitioner certification from DATCP as needed. FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within 12 months of hire. Obtain and maintain Notary Public within 12 months of hire.

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required. Required or Preferred Skills Knowledge of and skill in applying engineering design methods for conservation design and erosion control practices. Ability to operate a variety of surveying equipment.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydraulic Engineering Software (HEC-RAS, etc.), Hydrology Engineering Software (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, etc.) and GIS. Ability to use and interpret civil engineering technology. Knowledge of and ability to use equipment and tools associated with conservation work

Ability to prepare and/or interpret construction plans, specifications and estimates, budget worksheets, billing invoices, design and construction manuals, plat books, aerial photography and slides, USGS quadrangles, and other sources of resource information. Knowledge of pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, and terminology. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.

Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including billing invoices, reports, accounting records, state and other statutes and regulations, technical guides and manuals, etc. Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information Outagamie County Diversity Statement: Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive

We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement.

We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong. OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.