Assistant Civil Engineer

This Assistant Civil Engineer position is part of the Department of Public Works Transportation Division, Traffic Safety Response Team. This team is responsible for deploying quick-build countermeasures at high-injury locations and coordinating closely with the Police Department on collision investigations, data analysis, and safety recommendations. The Assistant Civil Engineer is a mission-critical technical role that directly enables project delivery. These positions perform the design, drafting, field verification, and technical analysis required to move projects from concept to implementation on accelerated timelines. The Transportation Assistant Civil Engineer will support the City’s Transportation Division – Safety Response Team working on planning, development, prioritization, design and construction of “quick build” roadway safety improvements. This position will work directly with City traffic investigators and engineers to deliver quick build safety improvements at various locations throughout the City.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, or interest in, traffic safety principles and traffic control features, familiarity with the CA MUTCD and related guidance, and bicycle and pedestrian safety features as well as AutoCAD. Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer service mindset are essential in the ideal candidate, as project work often originates from public concerns and requires direct interaction with customers. Overall, the role requires a blend of technical capabilities, responsiveness, and effective communication.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER / ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

To perform professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Assistant Civil Engineer This is the journey level class in the professional civil engineering series not requiring registration. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Junior Engineer. Incumbents of this class perform the moderately difficult professional engineering work in civil engineering. Assistant Civil Engineers are normally considered to be of a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, and registration is received, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Associate Civil Engineer. Associate Civil Engineer This is the full journey level class in the civil engineering series requiring registration. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Civil Engineer, or, when filled from the outside, require prior advanced professional civil engineering work experience. An Associate Civil Engineer works under general supervision and is expected to complete complex civil engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Assistant Civil Engineer class by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Direction is provided by a higher level professional engineer or a division head level position. Responsibilities of an Associate Civil Engineer may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional engineers and technical personnel. Responsibilities of an Assistant Civil Engineer may include the technical or functional supervision of technical personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Civil Engineer Knowledge of: 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. Ability to: 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 and

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.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Associate Civil Engineer In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Civil Engineer: Knowledge of: City engineering policies and procedures. Principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision. Supervise and train subordinates.

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 University of Illinois, Gies College of Business