Assistant County Engineer

POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT COUNTY ENGINEER 

Prepared By: County Engineer’s Office 

Date Prepared: May 13, 2008

Date Revised: May 13, 2026

Approved by Boone County Board of Supervisors on _5/13/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Governed by the Boone County Personnel Policies Manual

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs professional work directing, planning, designing, drafting, surveying and inspecting county road projects, assisting with long range planning and budgeting, applying professional knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, responding to on call or emergency situations during atypical business hours, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Engineer. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises and completes the planning, designing and drafting of culverts, grading, paving, bridge and other projects.

2. Supervises the construction, inspection, and administration of bridge and culvert, asphalt and concrete paving, road grading, and other related projects.

3. Assists the County Engineer in preparing reports associated with the operation of the department as required by local, state or federal regulations.

4. Acts for the County Engineer in their absence.

5. Supervises technical employees by performing duties such as assign, check work, and provide instruction on safety issues.

6. Supervises safety protocols are being followed and implemented for the Department.

7. Knowledge of the principles of land surveying, preparation of legal descriptions and plats. 

8. Ability and proficiency to operate network-based computer systems and Microsoft 365 Software Suite, GIS systems, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

9. Knowledge of principles and practices used in the construction and maintenance of county roads, bridges, drainage structures and right-of-way.

10. Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in construction and maintenance activities.

11. Knowledge of principles of governmental budgeting.

12. Execute comprehensive operational policies and procedures.

13. Ability to prepare technical reports.

14. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, associates, contractors and the general public.

15. Thorough understanding of Iowa DOT specifications and plan development processes.

16. Prepares cost estimates on planned projects in preparation for bid letting. 

17. Prepare property exhibits and easements. Contact landowners and make the necessary arrangements to purchase right-of-way for field projects. 

18. Work with maintenance staff with maintenance related jobs/projects. 

19. Ability to manage contract administration for projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local requirements. 

20. Promptly address complaints, questions and concerns in a courteous and responsive manner to public by email, phone or in person.

21. Additional duties as may be required or assigned by the County Engineer. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field and considerable experience working in civil engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicable position, department, organization and professional training will be provided and must be completed upon hire and on an ongoing basis. 
2. Valid Driver's License in the State of Iowa.
3. Must have or be able to obtain Iowa DOT certification in Level I HMA, Level I PCC, Erosion Control Technician and Aggregate Technician.
4. Preference will be given to a registered professional engineer in the State of Iowa or an engineer in training. 

JOB LOCATION:

1. Works at the County Engineer’s Office at the Courthouse, 201 State Street, Boone, Iowa. This position will also work in the field as needed.

2. Some traveling is required to attend meetings and training sessions at other locations.

• Job Type:
• Department: Boone County, Iowa
• Posted: 5/13/2026