Civil Engineer (Transportation Engineering & Construction)
Clackamas County · Oregon City, OR · 3 wk ago
$57.35952–$72.608641/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invented details. Remove boilerplate like EEO etc.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract relevant parts.
First paragraph: Clackamas County employees work to serve... mission statement. Might be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be description of role. The posting includes "Job Details And Qualifications" and then description of role.
We need sections: About the role (maybe a brief description), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (minimum qualifications), Qualifications (maybe preferred?), Skills (key competencies), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not create sections with placeholder or generic like "commensurate with experience". Pay: we have Annual Pay Range and Hourly Pay Range. So we can include Pay section with that info.
Schedule: we have work schedule details: 40 hours, options, hybrid, etc. So include Schedule.
Benefits: we have benefits info. Include Benefits.
Now we need to extract content.
Let's gather:
About the role: maybe the paragraph starting "Are you a registered Civil Engineer? ... If you answered YES..." plus description of role. Could be considered About the role. We'll put that in
About the role
withcontaining that narrative. Responsibilities: The "TYPICAL TASKS" list. Also earlier description of role includes responsibilities. We'll use the list under TYPICAL TASKS. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills: list. Qualifications: Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable Skills: list. Skills: KEY COMPETENCIES list. Benefits: Benefits Information paragraph and list. Pay: Compensation section with Annual Pay Range and Hourly Pay Range. Schedule: WORK SCHEDULE paragraph. We must not include duplicated lines. Also remove things like "CLOSE DATE", "Please Note: The application deadline may be extended..." etc. Also remove "Pre-Employment Requirements" maybe part of Requirements? It includes driving requirement. Could be part of Requirements. We need to preserve all substantive info. So include driving requirement. Also include "For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference:" maybe part of Requirements? It's a note. We'll include as part of Requirements maybe. We must not include application instructions, EEO, etc. Now craft HTML. We'll need
- for lists.
Let's extract each list.
About the role text:
"Are you a registered Civil Engineer? Are you interested in making a difference within the community through critical road construction, pavement preservation, & safety improvement projects? Are you ready to share your technical knowledge and expertise with the Transportation Engineering & Construction team? Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity? If you answered YES to the questions above, please read on! Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development is seeking an experienced, motivated, self-directed and team-oriented individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our Transportation Engineering & Construction team as a Civil Engineer. If selected for this position, you will work on critical transportation projects to provide support across multiple divisions and programs within Transportation, primarily the Transportation Engineering & Construction program that focuses on design and construction of roadway and intersection improvements, pavement preservation and rehabilitation, bridges, culverts, and/or storm drainage infrastructure. Some of the key components of the position include providing professional engineering expertise in the design, plan and specification preparation, construction project management, as well as preparing reports, project cost estimates, and project scopes of work. In this role, you will lead the work of engineering technicians and other staff assigned to projects related to the county road system and infrastructure improvements. We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in Transportation Engineering & Construction, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations."
We'll put that as
. Responsibilities list: from "TYPICAL TASKS Duties may include but are not limited to the following:" then list items. List items: - Designs and prepares plans and specifications for public works projects including storm water collection systems, pavement and roadway improvements and traffic controls; prepares scope of work, project cost estimates and proposal reports. - Serves as project engineer on engineering projects; leads the work of consultants, engineering technicians and other staff assigned to projects. - Prepares reports and project cost estimates for federal, county, and city agencies; coordinates reimbursement billings, County matching payments and other financial matters related to grant funded transportation and improvement projects. - Confers with the public and County staff on issues related to the County road system; communicates information by telephone, correspondence or personal contact. - Oversees and conducts engineering studies; collects and analyzes field data; develops conclusions based on statistical and field evidence; designs traffic intersections, channelization, signs, signal and related structures. - Reviews the design and engineering plans for pavement and road improvements, traffic controls, and infrastructure improvements. We'll output as
- each.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills list:
- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. E.) in the State of Oregon. (Note: Proof of registration will be required prior to the final offer of employment is extended to the selected candidate. Registration in another state where registration was acquired by examination will temporarily fulfill this requirement, provided Oregon registration is obtained within one (1) year of hire.)
- Experience applying engineering principles and practices to the design and/or construction of transportation improvement projects
- Project management experience
- Experience communicating technical information both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including citizens, fellow employees, management and/or representatives from other local agencies
Also Pre-Employment Requirements: Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
Also Veterans note maybe include as part of Requirements? It's a note: "For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position." This is more application instruction; maybe we should drop as it's instruction. But it's substantive? It's about veterans preference. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. The instruction to list skills is application instruction; we should drop per rule: remove application instructions. So we will not include that.
Thus Requirements section includes the four bullet points plus driving requirement.
Qualifications: Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable Skills list:
- Experience working in the plan review of transportation improvement projects
- Experience working on the design and/or construction management of roadway improvements and/or pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects
- Experience working on the design and construction management of stormwater management facilities, culverts, bridges, and other types of public works projects
- Experience interpreting and evaluating engineering specifications, plans, and reports that pertain to design and construction projects
- Experience using Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, developing contract special provisions, and experience with regulations and requirements for construction
- Experience leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
We'll put as list.
Skills: KEY COMPETENCIES list (the bullet points under "We Are Searching For Someone Who Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values..."):
List items:
- Builds & maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Commits to teamwork and collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
- Communicates professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
- Embraces continual learning through commitment to self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
- Seeks to problem solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
- Displays creativity and innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
- Promotes cross cultural effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
- Puts ethics into action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.
We'll output as list.
Benefits: Benefits Information paragraph and list.
Paragraph: "Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire. Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below."
Then list items:
- Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrued per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
- Other Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP): Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.) OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)
- This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.
- Learn More About Benefits (maybe a link; but it's instruction/link; maybe drop as it's a link? It's not substantive? Might be considered navigation. We'll drop "Learn More About Benefits" as it's a link/instruction.
Also "ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT" maybe not needed as it's not a required section; but could be considered About the role? Already have About the role. The department description may be extra but could be considered About the role? Might be redundant. We'll omit to keep sections focused.
Pay: Compensation section.
Paragraph: "Compensation Annual Pay Range: $119,307.80 - $151,025.97 Hourly Pay Range: $57.359520 - $72.608641 Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position."
We'll put as
. Schedule: WORK SCHEDULE paragraph. Text: "This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek
- each.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills list:
- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. E.) in the State of Oregon. (Note: Proof of registration will be required prior to the final offer of employment is extended to the selected candidate. Registration in another state where registration was acquired by examination will temporarily fulfill this requirement, provided Oregon registration is obtained within one (1) year of hire.)
- Experience applying engineering principles and practices to the design and/or construction of transportation improvement projects
- Project management experience
- Experience communicating technical information both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including citizens, fellow employees, management and/or representatives from other local agencies
Also Pre-Employment Requirements: Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
Also Veterans note maybe include as part of Requirements? It's a note: "For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position." This is more application instruction; maybe we should drop as it's instruction. But it's substantive? It's about veterans preference. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. The instruction to list skills is application instruction; we should drop per rule: remove application instructions. So we will not include that.
Thus Requirements section includes the four bullet points plus driving requirement.
Qualifications: Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable Skills list:
- Experience working in the plan review of transportation improvement projects
- Experience working on the design and/or construction management of roadway improvements and/or pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects
- Experience working on the design and construction management of stormwater management facilities, culverts, bridges, and other types of public works projects
- Experience interpreting and evaluating engineering specifications, plans, and reports that pertain to design and construction projects
- Experience using Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, developing contract special provisions, and experience with regulations and requirements for construction
- Experience leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
We'll put as list.
Skills: KEY COMPETENCIES list (the bullet points under "We Are Searching For Someone Who Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values..."):
List items:
- Builds & maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Commits to teamwork and collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
- Communicates professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
- Embraces continual learning through commitment to self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
- Seeks to problem solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
- Displays creativity and innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
- Promotes cross cultural effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
- Puts ethics into action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.
We'll output as list.
Benefits: Benefits Information paragraph and list.
Paragraph: "Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire. Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below."
Then list items:
- Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrued per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
- Other Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP): Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.) OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)
- This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.
- Learn More About Benefits (maybe a link; but it's instruction/link; maybe drop as it's a link? It's not substantive? Might be considered navigation. We'll drop "Learn More About Benefits" as it's a link/instruction.
Also "ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT" maybe not needed as it's not a required section; but could be considered About the role? Already have About the role. The department description may be extra but could be considered About the role? Might be redundant. We'll omit to keep sections focused.
Pay: Compensation section.
Paragraph: "Compensation Annual Pay Range: $119,307.80 - $151,025.97 Hourly Pay Range: $57.359520 - $72.608641 Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position."
We'll put as