Engineering Associate I​/II​/III - Extra- Engineering Associate I​/II​/III

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $33.27 - $40.48.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews Land Development Improvement Plans and associated calculations for compliance with County requirements.
• Prepares traffic engineering field studies and reduces data for preparation of traffic engineering reports.
• Assists in the design/preparation of plans/specifications for road and bridge construction projects.
• Assists in the inspection of construction work in progress.
• May assists in the preparation of various resolutions and ordinances dealing with public works issues for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
• Reviews survey maps and subdivision improvement plans for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyors Act.
• Designs and prepares plans and specifications for various road and bridge construction projects.
• Prepares and administers contracts with private engineering consultants.
• Conducts speed surveys, distances surveys, traffic studies, and accident studies;
• Prepares construction estimates and performs inspection of construction work in progress.
• Reviews survey maps and subdivision improvement plans for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyors Act.

Incumbents at the higher level in this classification are also expected to:

• Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects, reviewing the work of other engineering staff.
• Participate in the bidding process.
• Reviews Land Development Improvement Plans and associated calculations for compliance with County requirements.
• Prepares various resolutions and ordinances dealing with public works issues for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.

Experience: One (1) year of technical experience working in the Engineering field.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field from an accredited college or university; OR possession of a Certificate as an Engineer-In-Training or Land Surveyor-In-Training issued by the State Board Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: One (1) year of experience comparable to that of an Engineering Associate I in Merced County.

AND

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field from an accredited college or university; OR possession of a Certificate as an Engineer-In-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the State Board Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience comparable to that of an Engineering Associate II in Merced County.

AND

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field from an accredited college or university; OR possession of a Certificate as an Engineer-In-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the State Board Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
• Lift and move with help objects weighing over 70 pounds.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequent use of a data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, balance and crawl.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, strong odors, fumes and noise.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying instruments applicable to the planning, design, and construction of public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics including use of automated equipment and software for modeling and analysis.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying instruments applicable to the planning, design, and construction of public works projects.
• Mathematics, design methods, and uses and strengths of construction materials, standard specifications, and effect of soil conditions.
• Pertinent laws and regulations…