Senior Engineering Assistant

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The Senior Engineering Assistant will support the Engineering Division in Development Services, and may also assist the Building, Planning and Code Enforcement divisions as needed. Responsibilities include providing accurate information and assistance to developers, contractors and the public via phone or in person regarding City street, storm drain, water and sewer systems and encroachment permits; reviewing and ensuring construction plans meet City specifications and codes;

supervising and coordinating staff; maintaining current knowledge of City ordinances; updating master plans; providing cost estimates; attending and participating in meetings with developers and contractors; responding to public inquiries; reviewing and improving traffic studies; and inspecting traffic signal installations.

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to street, storm drain, water and sewer systems
• Principle and practices of floodplain management
• Principles and practices of traffic engineering
• Principles and practices of land surveying
• Principles, procedures, techniques and equipment used in drafting and surveying
• Terminology, symbols and instruments used in engineering, surveying and mapping
• Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering
• Customer service methods and techniques
• City ordinances, policies and procedures
• Supervision, training and evaluation principles
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
• Record‑keeping principles and procedures
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public
• Review traffic operations in the field and recommend corrective measures to improve safety
• Interpret and explain applicable City codes and ordinances
• Supervise and train subordinate staff
• Prepare concise reports
• Prepare visual presentation aids
• Perform accurate basic arithmetic calculations
• Work independently and efficiently
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders

• Experience:
  
  Two years of field or office engineering support work, surveying work, or traffic engineering experience
• Training:
  Equivalent to an associate’s degree with major coursework in engineering or a related field
• Additional Consideration: A bachelor’s degree in GIS, civil engineering or web design/coding may be considered with one year of relevant work in lieu of the two‑year experience requirement

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license
• Work Environment:
  Office and field environment; travel between sites; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, traffic; extensive public interaction
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods; verbal and visual acuity to interpret specifications and drawings