Employment

County Engineer

Crawford County, Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Engineer.

Crawford County, population 16,525, is located in West Central Iowa and has Denison as its county seat. The county is led by a five-person board of supervisors. The secondary road department has 35 employees including both engineering and road maintenance staff.

Why Crawford County, Iowa?

Crawford County, Iowa, home of Donna Reed, offers a welcoming community with a rich history and vibrant diverse culture. Enjoy the charm of small-town living with easy access to trails, County Parks, soon to be completed indoor Field House and Wellness Center, local events and supportive community. The area takes pride in a strong Public School system as well as parochial opportunities. It’s the perfect place to balance a fulfilling career and high quality of family-based living.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a County Engineer located in Denison, IA. The County Engineer will be responsible for managing the county's transportation infrastructure, including planning, designing, and overseeing construction projects, managing budgets, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical expertise and guidance.  The County Engineer will also be responsible for managing the County Roadside Department including ensuring adequate staffing, purchasing of materials and equipment and coordinating and scheduling of roadside maintenance activities.

Qualifications

•              Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field

•              Professional engineering license or be able to obtain the license within two (2) years.

•              Possession of a Land Surveyor’s License would also be beneficial but not required.

•              Experience in transportation engineering and project management

•              Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and construction practices

•              Understanding of CADD software and other engineering tools

•              Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

•              Strong communication, organizational and leadership abilities

•              Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

•              Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards

•              Experience with budgeting and resource management

Salary: $130,000-$160,000 Negotiable DOQ

Crawford County benefits include: IPERS, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Sick Leave, Vacation and Holiday Pay.

Relocation Assistance Available

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Secondary Roads
• Posted: 7/23/24
• Expires: Posted until filled.

Return completed applications to: Crawford County Auditor Terri Martens 1202 Broadway, Suite 5 Denison, Iowa. 51442

Emergency Management Coordinator

Job Description

Crawford County, Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator.

Crawford County, population 16,525, is in West Central Iowa. It is made up of 13 cities and 20 townships, with the city of Denison being the county seat. The city of Denison is home to a 25-bed critical access hospital with inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services with advanced medical technology.

Why Crawford County, Iowa?

Crawford County, Iowa, home of Donna Reed, offers a welcoming community with a rich history and vibrant diverse culture. Enjoy the charm of small-town living with easy access to trails, County Parks, a soon-to-be-completed indoor Field House and Wellness Center, local events, and a supportive community. The area takes pride in a strong public school system as well as parochial opportunities. It’s the perfect place to balance a fulfilling career and high-quality family-based living.

Role Description

This full-time position plans processes and procedures, coordinates drills, provides training, writes plans, applies for grants, and works with other agencies to develop and implement emergency, security, and disaster management programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent and two years in disaster planning and research, public safety, public administration, military preparedness or related work or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training with knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties.

• Valid driver’s license and insurable under the county’s liability coverage.

• Must reside in Crawford County within six months of hire.

• Knowledge of communication systems, frequencies and equipment capabilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication, organizational and leadership abilities

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards

• Experience with budgeting and resource management

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of ArcView GIS and MS Office Suite products

• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy equipment up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work and operate in various hazardous situations, including adverse weather, environmental factors, unsafe atmosphere, dust, noise, heat, and cold temperatures which may cause discomfort and pose a risk of injury.

Salary: $56,856-$80,000

Crawford County benefits include IPERS, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, Sick Leave, Vacation and Holiday Pay.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Emergency Management
• Posted: 10/18/24
• Expires: Posted until filled.

Return completed applications to: Crawford County Auditor Terri Martens 1202 Broadway, Suite 5 Denison, Iowa. 51442

Weed Commissioner

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors are taking applications for the position of Weed Commissioner for 2025 season.  This position shall enforce standards established by the Iowa Department of Agriculture for noxious weed identification, control, and elimination.  May be requested to attend seminars or schools by an approved agency to obtain certification for above duties.

          Shall be required to have a valid Iowa driver’s license and driving record must be in good standing with our insurance carrier.  May be required to walk up to a half mile over terrain in the county at any time to perform assigned duties.  This is a seasonal position starting approximately April 1st and ending August 31st with a 20 hour work week and no benefits. Job description available in the Auditor’s office or our website www.crawfordcounty.iowa.gov.       

Applications may be picked up at the Crawford County Auditor’s Office 1202 Broadway, Denison, IA  51442, or on our website www.crawfordcounty.iowa.gov. Deadline to receive applications is Dec 31, 2024, by 4:00pm.

Crawford County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Board of Supervisors
• Posted: 11/12/24
• Expires: 12/31/24

Return completed applications to: Crawford County Auditor Terri Martens 1202 Broadway, Suite 5 Denison, Iowa. 51442