Civil Engineering Assistant

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Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult, technical, and paraprofessional office and field engineering work; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of county projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to prepare engineering reports; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

This is the experienced level classification for the performance of paraprofessional engineering work. Incumbents should have considerable training in engineering theory and principles and/or technical engineering work experience. Incumbents perform a variety of paraprofessional engineering assignments. This class is distinguished from Junior Civil Engineer by performance of a broader range of job assignments under less supervision. It is distinguished from Associate Civil Engineer by not requiring formal registration as a Professional Engineer.

An incumbent is expected to perform at a level equivalent to an Engineer‑In‑Training.

Senior Civil Engineer, Deputy Director of Public Works. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED:
Incumbents may provide some direction and training for Engineering Technician I, II, III.

Prepares and evaluates designs, preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road, bridge, drainage system, water treatment facility, airport, waste management, and related public works projects; performs technical drafting; performs project development and planning; serves as a resident engineer, performing contract administration, construction inspection, and project administration; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specification requirements, cost controls, and time requirements;

approves changes orders and progress payments; assists with foundation and hydrology studies; receives public inquiries regarding County engineering standards; researches data and provides answers for engineers and contractors; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering data; assists with grant proposals and administration; performs engineering reviews of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions;

performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; performs engineering calculations; develops data for the acquisition of right‑of‑way; prepares engineering cost estimates; reviews laboratory reports and analyzes the quality and compliance of materials; performs traffic studies; may have responsibility for administration of county airports; develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems; reviews applications and approves the issue of permits;

provides technical engineering assistance to the public and other agencies; may provide some direction and training for technical and paraprofessional engineering staff; may represent the county Public Works Department in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, attorneys, and representatives of other public agencies.

• Theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering and their application to the design, preparation of engineering specifications, and construction of public works facilities, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, airports, and water and wastewater facilities.
• Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting public works engineering.
• Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Proper inspection methods and procedures.
• Contract development and administration.
• Principles of project development, coordination, and administration.
• Uses of computers and computer applications in engineering work.

• Plans, organizes, and completes a variety of engineering projects.
• Provide work coordination and training for other staff.
• Perform complex paraprofessional engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for public works…