Associate Civil Engineer

Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/4/25, 6/6/25, 8/8/25, 10/3/25, 12/5/25. Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for a variety of civil engineering work in connection with the design, surveying, testing of materials and construction of public works projects. Public works projects include, but are not limited to roads and bridges; traffic control system design;

drainage, water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment; airports; new building construction and remodels; and other structures and projects. Associate Civil Engineer is the first level in the civil engineering series requiring registration as a civil engineer. Under direction, an Associate Civil Engineer performs difficult and complex engineering work and acts as supervisor to a small group of engineers and/or paraprofessional engineering staff.

Associates may serve as project/resident engineers on a single major or several minor engineering projects.

• The principles and practices of civil engineering
• Methods and materials used in the design and construction of varied civil engineering projects
• Budget preparation
• Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
• Laws and regulations pertaining to public works construction and design.
• Civil engineering principles and practices applicable to construction, and material testing administration, solid waste management
• Design of park facilities, parking lots and other miscellaneous civil engineering projects
• County surveyor and permit functions
• Laws and regulations pertaining to these programs

• Prepare detailed plans and specifications
• Perform technical research work and make detailed analysis
• Prepare complete and comprehensive reports
• Analyze engineering problems and adopt effective courses of action
• Lay out work and guide subordinate personnel in performance of projects
• Supervise and train professional and technical staff
• Maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public

Current registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License, may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirement: Per Health and Safety Code, Sections 18949.25 – 18949.31, incumbents may be required to obtain a certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County, within two years of date of hire or assignment.

Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Physical Abilities Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods, frequently stand and walk
• Have manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination need to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and drafting equipment
• Have corrected vision in order to review plans and specifications and perform other essential…