Civil Engineer

Overview

There is an immediate opening in the Planning and Development Services Department; this recruitment will also establish a list for future openings in other departments.

Under supervision, perform the advanced civil engineering work assignments in the review, evaluation, and design of public works projects; and perform related work as required.

The Civil Engineer class performs advanced professional journey-level civil engineering job functions; and provides training, staff support, and lead supervision of the engineering staff. Incumbents perform work which has some variation and allows or requires a moderate range of choice in the application of defined methods or procedures; receive minimal instructions when tasks are assigned and have some latitude in selecting work methods;

work is generally reviewed upon completion; and incumbents are expected to refer to their supervisor for instruction on matters that do not fit a clear pattern.

Review and evaluate site plans, parcel maps, and tract maps for conformance with zoning, grading, and public works standards and codes; perform detailed checks on grading plans, parcel maps, and tract maps; inspect public works projects as needed; communicate with the public at the counter and over the telephone; consult with contractors, developers, engineering consultants, and the public on public works standards, fees, civil engineering design problems, and other related items;

review, investigate, and make recommendations regarding complaints from citizens; calculate project cost estimates, curb, gutter and street grades, and traverses using a computer; check plans; copy, file, and update maps and plans; maintain records of inspection fees and project status; check bids and billings for accuracy; approve building permits; measure distances; review bids and proposals; perform a variety of professional staff work, laying out projects to meet project definition, collect and compile data, statistically analyze data, prepare exhibits, and write reports;

compose agreements, staff reports, and legal descriptions; prepare plans, specifications, and maps; perform federal, state, and local regulatory tasks related to municipal public works and utilities; maintain databases; assist with the implementation of the City s water conservation program and public outreach; assist with and perform cost accounting for budgetary purposes; participate fully in the work of the engineering staff;

train and assign the work of subordinate staff on engineering projects; instruct assigned staff in work methods; check and correct work in progress and upon completion; operate City vehicles; operate a personal computer; and perform related work as required.

• Possession of a valid California Driver s License and a good driving record;

• Possession of a valid Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the field of Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

Incumbents in the Engineer II classification may be promoted to the Civil Engineer classification upon the following qualifications: meet the minimum qualifications for the position; successful completion of the probationary period, one (1) year; recommendation of the appointing authority; a minimum of an exceeds standards on the most current performance evaluation.

Experience Highly Desirable:
Work experience performing job functions or interest in the field of Traffic Engineering.

• Strength:
Ability to perform moderately heavy work with frequent lifting, carrying, and/or pushing of objects weighing twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds;

• Environment:
Perform job functions in an office or outdoor site and may be required to work in all weather conditions;

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