Position Information
This position is located at the Department of Transportation Headquarters.
The purpose of this classification is to collect field survey data, perform engineering calculations, collect civil engineering data, coordinate right-of-way issues, or other tasks.
The Cobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) develops, manages, and operates Cobb County's transportation system. This system includes a vast network of roadways, sidewalks, and trails; a transit system that provides public transportation; and an airport that serves business and recreational flying needs.
The activities and functions of Cobb DOT can be divided into six primary service areas:
- Aviation services (Cobb County International Airport)
- Transit services (CobbLinc)
- Comprehensive transportation planning
- Project services
- Road maintenance
- Traffic operations
Cobb DOT also assists with the implementation of several programs that are funded by participants within established districts, including the Street Light District Program, Pedestrian Lighting District Program, and Sidewalk District Program.
Click here to learn more about Cobb County DOT.Full-time employees of Cobb County Government are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that may include, but is not limited to the following:
Click here to view details of current employee benefits.
Paid Vacation Leave
13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave
Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly
Paid Military Leave
Up to 18 days per year
Parental Leave Policy
Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child.
Bereavement Leave Policy
Full-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours.
Free Wellness Clinic
A free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County. The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee.
Essential Functions
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives: ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to director, County administrators, and elected officials.
Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries from both internal and external customers; participates in communication and public educational efforts regarding specific assignment area
Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulatory standards and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree in Engineering, Drafting, Surveying, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in surveying, drafting, engineering or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with Survey Data Collection Software, Familiar with Robotic Total Station and GNSS Receivers, Experience with Route Surveying with String Coding and Boundary Resolution, and Experience with MicroStation and AutoCad
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.