Job Description

JOB SPECIFICS
The Engineering Aide temp position provides technical skilled labor working on highway survey crew and/or project inspection team assisting with various tasks in the Transportation Division; or working on survey crew for the Survey Division. Additionally, this position will Conduct inspections and collaborate with other technicians in survey, construction and drafting activities. Work is reviewed through inspections and observation for degree of accuracy required and obtained. Work is done under varying degrees of supervision.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at minimum 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions
• Must have own means of reliable transportation
• Must have a valid driver's license

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HOURS / DAYS: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $20.03 - $22.50 Hourly
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical skilled labor working on highway survey crew and/or project inspection team assisting with various tasks in the Transportation Division; or working on survey crew for the Survey Division. Conducting inspections and collaborating with other technicians in survey, construction and drafting activities. Work is reviewed through inspections and observation for degree of accuracy required and obtained. Work is done under varying degrees of supervision.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. Must have own means of reliable transportation; individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Postsecondary training in engineering or civil technology, land surveying or land survey technology desirable.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a criminal history background check prior to beginning employment with Washington County.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
• Demonstrates knowledge of common tools, methods and equipment used in Engineering and Surveying;
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions;
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions and/or in close proximity to moving traffic;
• Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, professional manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor construction activities, evaluate methods of construction, materials and work schedule, and assist project inspectors as needed;
• Perform staking for road construction and location surveys for future projects, and/or survey control networks;
• Test aggregate, soils, bituminous and concrete to ensure compliance with state regulations;
• Enter and verify data on computers; perform calculations and other tasks for survey needs for county plot design and construction projects;
• Document progress, materials, test results and other required reports/logs as required by project, state or federal agencies;
• Participate in survey fieldwork necessary to maintain construction progress and/or for maintenance and perpetuation of the United States Public Land Survey System.

Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is 15% inside/85% outside. Must be able to perform the following: bending, turning/twisting, kneeling, climbing, reaching out, grasping, fingering and lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposures may include, but are not limited to: construction zones, heavy equipment, live traffic, heat, cold, rain, dust and dirt. Equipment used but not limited to includes: personal computer, printers, telephone, cellular phone, calculator, copy machine, video equipment, personal safety equipment, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, and survey instruments. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Benefits are not offered with this position.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a reliable means of transportation?

• Yes
• No

04
Which of the following best describes your education background?

• 3-4 years in a civil engineering degree program or survey program
• 1-2 years in a civil engineering degree program or a survey technical program
• One year or less in a civil/survey related education
• None of the above

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Have you worked with Washington County or similar employment in the past? Please choose the option below that best describes your experience:

• Summer work with Washington County construction or survey
• Summer work with Washington County maintenance
• Summer work with State or other government agency
• No experience

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Which of the following best describes your experience with surveying or work in construction/work outdoors:

• 1+ season in roadway construction or surveying
• 1 + season in other types of construction
• 1+ season in other work in an outdoor environment
• No experience

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Do you intend to enroll in an academic institution for the next academic year?

• Yes
• No

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Why are you interested in this seasonal position at Washington County? (Select all that apply.)

• To gain work experience in my field of study or to determine field of study
• Previously worked similar position with Washington County
• Previously worked similar position with another agency/company
• Other

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If you answered "Other" to the above question, please explain why you are interesed in the seasonal position at Washington County. (If you did NOT answer "Other" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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The targeted employment months for this position are May - August 2026. Please indicate below you agree to the employment dates.

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