How to hire an assistant county engineer

How to hire an assistant county engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant county engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant county engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant county engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant county engineer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant county engineer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant county engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant County Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant County Engineer	Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.	$27-49
   Structural Designer	A Structural Designer designs, develops, and supervises the construction of new buildings and bridges, or extensions to existing properties or other structures. They review and update construction drawings as well as communicate project problems and flaws to managers.	$22-40
   Civil Designer	A Civil Designer plans, scales, and drafts drawings and maps for roads, bridges, and other construction projects. They work with engineers and project managers in determining material, labor, and other costs of the assigned projects.	$19-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GPS
   • GIS
   • Fire Prevention
   • Local Agencies
   • Maintenance Projects
   • Autocad

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage production of full sets of contract documents (grading, drainage, water, sewer, paving and SWPPP).
   • Engineer site designs per FAA, local, state, and federal requirements.
   • Coordinate state funding with available federal funding from the FAA working closely with the airport sponsors.
   • Perform daily administrative duties including compiling PowerPoint presentations for commander, flight commander, deputy, and section superintendents.
   • Assist site supervisors in the evaluation of submittals, RFI's if require.
   • Review road occupancy permit applications for completeness.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant county engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant county engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant county engineers' average salary in arkansas is 35% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant county engineers earn 43% less than senior-level assistant county engineers.
   • Certifications. An assistant county engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant county engineer's salary.

   Average assistant county engineer salary

   $77,260yearly

   $37.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant county engineer salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

4. Writing an assistant county engineer job description

   A good assistant county engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant county engineer job description:

   Assistant county engineer job description example

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   Cafeteria Worker
   Assists with meal preparations according to established prep method and/or recipes. Assists with production of Grab & Go meals and preparation of catering services. Prepares and delivers prepared food items and/or catering items around campus locations. Unloads and stores incoming product. Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment as necessary. Stocks display and sales area. Performs front line meal service including grill cooking and cold food preparation. Operates cash register in order to compute bills; ensures accuracy of collection and disbursement money. Modifies and issues receipts to customers.
   
   Dental Technician Trainee:
   Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy. Fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations. Must be able to read and understand a dentist's Rx written in English.
   
   
   Distribution Technician
   Distributes cases to and from designated distribution centers and Dental Technicians. Monitors case movement in assigned production area to ensure proper workflow.
   
   
   Janitorial Team Member (PM Shift) Performs various levels of janitorial and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment throughout Company facilities.
   
   Maintenance Technician (CNC)
   Diagnoses and performs moderately complex repairs. Calibrates, cleans, and performs preventive maintenance on digital equipment including but not limited to CNC milling equipment, 3D scanners, and 3D printers. Researches and develops resolutions to unknown issues. Troubleshoots to diagnose problems with machines. Assists team leaders in testing parts and equipment. Observes and listens to mechanical devices in operation to locate source of problems; utilizes precision measuring and testing instruments as needed. Rigs and moves production equipment throughout the shop. Installs and setup new equipment as needed. Provide onsite and phone support for external customers. Tickets and records information relevant to equipment repair activities. Checks in/out inventory and supplies. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other personnel. Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
   Manufacturing Operator
   Manufacturing of materials used in the process of making dental products such as teeth implants and dentures. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus. Must be available to be cross trained. Training will be provided.
   
   Scheduler
   Loads and organizes case distribution carts according to established guidelines. Timely delivers cases to next production process upon completion of previous process. Timely distributes cases to and from designated distribution centers and Dental Technicians. Utilizes technician profile cards to effectively distribute cases based on technician skill level. Monitors case flow for rush cases; distributes rush cases with urgency to prevent production delays and ensure efficient workflow. Scans cases to update location tracking when cases are moved to different campus locations. Scans completed tasks into DL Plus and DL Touch to credit Dental Technicians for work performed, fix reds and scan. Electronically assigns cases to Dental Technicians through DL Touch. Updates and utilizes GO Location Scan to keep track of cases location and status on production floor.
   
   
   Shipper/Distributor
   Oversees daily activities in the shipping & distribution department to meet production needs. Ensures cases are moving through production in a timely manner and all quality control procedures are being met.
   
   
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   Fullerton Community Center
   340 W Commonwealth Ave
   Fullerton, CA 92832
   
   Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
   10:00AM - 2:00PM
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find assistant county engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant county engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant county engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant county engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant county engineer

   Once you've selected the best assistant county engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new assistant county engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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