Assistant Engineer​/Architect Level I​/II

Salary

Level 1: $7,057.44 – $7,781.25/month

Level 2: $8,491.17 – $10,836.72/month

Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II performs a variety of professional engineering and/or architectural activities in connection with the planning, design, construction, alteration, code enforcement, surveying, testing of materials, contract administration and/or management of public works projects, including, but not limited to, buildings and other structures; streets, highways and bridges; sewer, water, and drainage pipeline systems; water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste management;

airports and parks; and site improvements.

• General knowledge of City, County, State and Federal building codes and building regulations and the principles upon which the codes and regulations are based
• Engineering mechanics
• Drafting procedures and practices
• Building planning, design, and construction
• The strengths, properties, and use of the materials of building construction
• Master planning, programming, and design
• Economics
• Contracts and the legal relationships between owner, architects, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors

• Prepare plans and specifications
• Review plans and specifications and to recognize and require needed changes prior to approval
• Make estimates of materials, labor, and other elements entering into the cost of building construction, remodeling, and maintenance
• Maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public
• Read, write, and speak English in order to perform satisfactorily on the job
• Prepare reports and correspondence

• Same as for the Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level II) except that the work is originally done under close supervision; as experience is gained, greater independence of action is exercised and less detailed supervision is received until the incumbent is functioning at a higher level.

• Either:
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or architecture.
• One year of civil engineering or architectural experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer (Level I), Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I), Architectural Assistant or higher); a Master’s Degree in civil engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience.
• Or:
• Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer‑In‑Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• One year of full‑time civil engineering or architectural experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer (Level I), Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I), Architectural Assistant or higher); a Master’s Degree in civil engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience.

• Either:
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or architecture.
• Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer‑In‑Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

• The level at which initial appointment to the class of Assistant Engineer/Architect are made; and advancement from the lower level of the class to the higher level (Level I to Level II) is at the discretion of the appointing authority, providing the minimum qualifications are met.
• If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full‑time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements.
• If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are…