Civil Engineer

About The Opportunity

The Department of Public Works supports the Board of Supervisors' goals and priorities of enhancing community infrastructure and efficient delivery of public services. Public Works achieves this through its six major operating divisions of Administration, Engineering, Survey, Development Services, Morgan Heavy Equipment Shop and Operations/Roads. The Department strives to be the leading Public Works Department through innovative stewardship of infrastructure and environment.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time Oral Examination: On a continuous basis

The Position Public Works Engineering Division is looking for a candidate with strong leadership qualities that will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment to work in the Design, Traffic, or Construction Engineering Division. This candidate should be technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering and engineering related to project management, public works design, and construction methods. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing, and be able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups, including community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public. This candidate should be customer focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, other county departments, engineers, contractors and in coordinating with other agencies when necessary. The ideal candidate will carry through assignments with independence and thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward. Lastly, it is desirable for candidate to have knowledge and experience utilizing federal funds on transportation related projects and familiarity with the Local Assistance Manual (LAPM) but not required.

This is the first registered level in the Engineer/Civil Engineer series. Incumbents are assigned difficult and complex projects given latitude for exercising independent judgement and initiative in completing assignments.

Typical Tasks

When assigned to design or development services :

• Participate in and prepare engineering studies and reports; coordinate public works and development related activities with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers; research and revise County standards as required.
• Design difficult and complex public works projects; prepare Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals; assist in the selection of consultants; manage consultant contracts; review consultants' work and provide technical guidance;
• Project manages a variety of projects simultaneously, from conception through construction, including project schedules, right of way certification, utility relocation, monitoring project progress and budget, obtaining necessary permits, preparing, and maintaining project files, monitoring quality of projects and ensuring deadlines are met;
• Review routine field and laboratory tests of construction materials; write related memoranda and reports;
• Conduct site investigations; develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation engineering projects; prepare and administer Federal and State grants; signal timing plans; check and analyze Environmental Impact Reports and other CEQA and NEPA documents;
• Prepare permit applications to various regulatory agencies related to public works projects; and
• May prepare and check legal descriptions for deeds, easements, and rights of way; May coordinate engineering projects between contractors and the County.

When assigned to traffic :

• Receive and review public requests for traffic control device changes; collect and analyze data to evaluate requests and prepare recommendations; perform intersection traffic control analysis to determine need for traffic control measures.

All assignments :

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service;
• Plan, direct, coordinate, assign, train, and review the work of land surveyors, engineers, and technicians engaged in preparation and performance of studies, analyses, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports;
• Represent the Department at technical meetings and public gatherings;
• Review and prepare correspondence, reports, budget and staffing recommendations, and other material;
• Meet and confer with officials, representatives from other governmental organizations, the general public, contractors, and consultants regarding public works matters;
• Sign and stamp plans and documents prepared under their direction as the Engineer of record; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of civil or traffic engineering
• Engineering mathematics
• Principles of project management, construction management or contract administration
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance management
• Specialized equipment and technology used in engineering
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
• Records management principles and practices
• Map review and preparation of legal descriptions
• Common descriptions of real property; and
• Various codes and court decisions affecting departmental operations.

Skills/Abilities

• Perform the full range of professional public works engineering duties with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise;
• Prepare accurate estimates of costs, schedules, personnel/materials, and other resources related to engineering project responsibilities, make recommendations related to existing or anticipated project budgets;
• Work effectively with a variety of internal and external customers to accomplish goals and objectives, interact professionally with the public, developers, consultants, and contractors;
• Prepare and present oral presentations to a variety of internal and external customers at public meetings;
• Plan and supervise the work of both professional and para-professional employees;
• Work independently;
• Make sound decisions, work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies, and the public; and
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other County departments, State and Federal agencies and mental health staff.

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field; AND
• Four (4) years of full-time, professional civil engineering experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Licenses/Certificates

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer (RPE) issued by the California State Board for Civil and Professional Engineers.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and meet County insurability requirements.

Application and Selection Procedures

Application Procedures/Final Filing Date Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

Examination Process Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

General Information Classification Information Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to Mid-Management/Supervisory bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subjected to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at under the "Disability" tab.

Recruitment Accommodations Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included