Assistant​/Associate​/Associate Civil Engineer​/Senior Civil Engineer

Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer

Under immediate (Assistant Engineer) to general (Associate/Associate Civil Engineer) supervision, performs various professional field and office engineering work related to: the City's engineering, and capital improvement projects from initiation, design, funding, construction, and completion; land development including review of entitlements, improvement plans, agreements, and construction; encroachment and transportation permit review and approval; provides professional staff assistance to engineering management, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise;

confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; conducts a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives immediate (Assistant Engineer) or general (Associate/Associate Civil Engineer) supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Associate/Associate Civil Engineer may exercise direct supervision over subordinate staff.

Under general direction, leads, oversees, reviews, and participates in the work of staff performing professional engineering activities including design, construction, land development engineering, traffic engineering, and other programs; ensures functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies related to the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic and transportation, and infrastructure; provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise;

performs and takes lead role in coordinating assignments involving a highly-developed area of expertise within the CIP; performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives general direction from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to subordinate staff.

Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer:
Class Characteristics

Assistant Engineer:
This is the entry-level classification in the professional Engineer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine professional and technical engineering work for City-wide systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult. Close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Associate Engineer level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Associate Engineer:
This is the journey-level classification in the professional Engineer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working fairly independently, and exercising good judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Associate Civil Engineer:
This is an advanced journey-level classification in the professional Engineer series which requires incumbents to possess a Professional Engineer Registration in the State of California. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Associate Engineer level by the performance of complex engineering duties as assigned and may guide others. Positions at this level are expected to be able to accurately and concisely define a project scope, review and analyze project alternatives, and design project solutions with minimal instructions or assistance.

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