Assistant Civil Engineer (Building Plan Check)

Assistant Civil Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer The City of Sacramento's Community Development Department is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer for the Building Division, Plan Review Section. The candidate will work under general supervision to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations for multiple complex projects and assignments. Ideal Candidate Statement The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the California Building Standards Code, excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to critically resolve code-related issues. Make an impact on your community by joining the City of Sacramento’s vibrant and dynamic building team. Responsibilities Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations. Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems. Research building codes, publications and industry information sources. Develop and revise design and construction standards. Participate in the implementation of the City's traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects. Participate in the City's Building Code Compliance program. Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations. Order survey, mapping, and data collection. Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures. Administer contracts for construction projects. Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements. Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances. Prepare special engineering studies and reports. Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues. Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies. May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification. Knowledge Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects. Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects. Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances. Abilities Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment. Experience and Education Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments. Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering. -Or- Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. All education requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion of courses. Associate Civil Engineer – Additional Qualifications Knowledge City engineering policies and procedures. Principles of supervision and training. Abilities Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision. Supervise and train subordinates. Experience and Education Experience: Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Civil Engineer in the City of Sacramento. License or Certificate: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer must be verifiable. Probationary Period: Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Sacramento