Civil Engineering Assistant

Engineering Position

Performs professional engineering assignments with instructions and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems in the planning, plan checking, field inspecting, designing and managing the construction of public works projects. Works under the general supervision of the Principal Civil Engineer, Supervising Civil Engineer, or designee. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.

Note:

Current vacancies are in the Engineering and Water Resources divisions of the Public Works Department. The eligible list that will be established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that occur in the City during the life of the list.

Representative duties include gathering and organizing data and preparing designs, maps, estimates, reports, plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects. Prepares and reviews computations, design plans, and "as-built" drawings; prepares quantity estimates and project schedules for storm drains, water mains, sewers, site improvements, streets, sidewalks, ADA ramps, utilities, and various structures. Ascertains drainage areas and computes run-off velocity and quantity of flow.

Analyzes bids and conducts field investigations and feasibility studies. Performs public works plan checks for off-site improvements, utilities, and urban runoff associated with single family, multifamily, commercial, and industrial permit applications and development agreements. Provides assistance at the public counter by issuing permits, processing payments, answering phones, responding to questions, and reviewing plan check comments. Reviews water meter applications and makes recommendations for new meters.

Consults with other governing agencies to obtain required permits and approvals for construction of City capital projects. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of civil, structural, and traffic engineering; drafting and survey methods; design, construction, and maintenance requirements of public works facilities, including buildings, streets, water distribution and drainage systems and sanitary sewers; mathematics and surveying applicable to civil and traffic engineering; strengths, properties, and uses of materials of construction; construction plans and specifications; principles of customer service.

Ability to apply civil engineering principles to the solution of specific problems involving structural, hydrologic, and hydraulic analysis design; mathematics; construction methods; design esthetics; and space planning. Read, interpret, prepare, and check professional engineering, legal descriptions, survey notes, and streets and traffic signal plans. Utilize computer programs to perform calculations and have proficiency in computer aided drafting software. Review, process, and issue permits.

Read, interpret, and implement provisions of applicable codes and standards. Establish and maintain cooperative professional and effective working relationships with other City employees and the public. Work independently with minimal supervision. Skill in using personal computers and applicable software; communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; preparing and presenting clear and concise oral and written reports and recommendations; drafting reports quickly and concisely;

public relations.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction technology, construction management, design and drafting or a closely related field.

Experience:

One year of recent, paid, progressively responsible experience in civil engineering. Successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam administered by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying or possession of the Engineer-in-Training certification provided by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the one year of the required experience. Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Working conditions include regularly performing work indoors in an office environment and occasionally outdoors in climatic weather conditions to perform site inspections. Work outdoors may require use of some safety gear and the taking of necessary precautions in the presence of construction machinery, vehicular traffic, and attendant potential physical hazards. Work outdoors may include such factors as noise, dust, and slippery surfaces.