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Douglas County, KS Government
Civil Engineer I or II
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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$97,332 / year median in Kansas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Douglas County is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department in Lawrence, KS. This position will be filled as a CE I or CE II based on prior knowledge and experience. This position works with a team providing technical support for department operations, designing road, bridge and culvert projects, and coordinating with landowners and outside agencies. Requirements include a BSCE degree and Kansas PE license. Refer to the full position descriptions for detailed job duties and requirements. Starting salary will depend on experience. Applications are accepted online only at apps.dgcoks.gov/oea. The position will remain open until filled. If you would like to see a full job description for this position, please email Douglas County HR at personnel@dgcoks.gov. Applicants are considered for the position that best suits their background and experience. The hourly salary range for CE I with 5 to 10 years of related experience is $38.36-$55.62 and for CE II with 10 to 15 years of related experience is $43.91-$63.66. This position includes access to excellent benefits: Insurance & Voluntary Benefits Health insurance (PPO and HRA options) with coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date and various family/dependent coverage levels available Dental, vision, life, prescription, critical illness, pet, and many other voluntary insurance options Optional flex spending account, identity protection, legal assistance, and more Discounted gym memberships and an incentivized employee wellness program Paid Time Off Accrual of 14 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days each calendar year (accrual begins immediately) Availability of 1 paid personal day and 10 paid holidays each calendar year Increases in vacation leave accrual over time Retirement Automatic enrollment in KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems) Optional 457 deferred compensation plans available Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.