Assistant Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering Position

Under close supervision, performs professional civil engineering and project management work of moderate complexity; performs a variety of engineering tasks involving public works improvement projects; prepares designs and specifications for assigned projects; collaborates and confers with developers, contractors, other engineers and the general public; and performs other related duties.

Works under the close supervision of the Assistant City Engineer; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

This is the entry level in the Professional Engineering job series. This class is distinguished from the higher-level Associate Civil Engineer class in that the latter performs more complex technical engineering functions. An Assistant Civil Engineer is required to register as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) within one (1) year of appointment.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in reviewing development projects, including plans, maps and supporting documents.
• Conducts engineering studies on assigned projects; performs engineering cost analyses; prepares and/or reviews the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts and design work from field and survey data.
• Assists at the front counter; conducts plan reviews, including grading, street, sewer, and storm drain projects; reviews applications and submittals; recommends modifications or approvals.
• Processes tract maps, parcel maps, abandonments, quit claims, lot line adjustments, lot merges, soil reports and related documents; ensures compliance with conditions of approval; prepares reports for finalizing documents; collects bonds, fees and deposits.
• Collaborates and confers with developers, engineers, architects and contracts; provides information on City policies and procedures related to engineering.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in civil engineering.
• Conducts field inspections; ensures compliance with specifications.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) by the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City Code, City Ordinances and Standard Operating Manual.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Principles and practices of construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices, including vehicle related maintenance.
• State and federal construction administration codes and regulations, Cal OSHA regulations and Davis-Bacon regulations.
• Project and contract management and cost estimation.
• Organizational and management practices applicable to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.

Required Skill in:

• Developing and administering project budgets and monitoring expenditures.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, regulatory agencies, contractors, community groups, local businesses, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.
• Work may be performed outdoors with time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
• Work requires light lifting, carrying, driving and on occasion climbing (up to 4 feet).
• Moderate finger dexterity and near vision is required.
• Work may involve exposure to wet surfaces, moving traffic, construction equipment, occasional loud noise and dust when performing inspections at construction sites.

Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered. Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the qualifications and needs of the hiring department will be invited to continue in the hiring process. Additional applications may be reviewed at a later time, based on hiring needs.

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled. Phase one (1) is an oral examination (weighted 100%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment. The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only. Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination