Must possess Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor registration or be able to obtain registration within six months of employment. This classification works under the guidance of the County Engineer. The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice Discretion is required tin applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibly in area of service. Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results.
Employee uses a considerable amount of judgment in interpreting and developing guidelines.
When outside in the field, work involves bending, color identification, hearing voice conversation, kneeling, lifting up to 60 pounds, operating survey equipment, pushing, stooping and walking rough terrain. Work is performed in an environment which involves everyday risks and discomforts, common exposure to pollens, dust, poison oak, traffic and fumes and sometime adverse weather conditions requiring safety precautions. A considerable amount of driving is required.