Job description

CITY OF OROVILLE

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

DEFINITION
To perform responsible and difficult engineering and project management work in the design, investigation, construction and inspection of public works and facilities; to perform a variety of administrative engineering functions; and to perform related work as required.

SUPERVISION REVEIVED AND EXERCISED
Under general direction of the Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS
Prepare plans and specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance/operation of a variety of public works facilities and projects, including wastewater utility, solid waste, street, storm drain, storm water management, and traffic/transportation systems; ensure conformance to City standards and practices.

Research project design requirements and perform related calculations; conduct plan checks to ensure contractor and/or in-force compliance with City and various environmental regulatory standards; prepare time and material cost estimates, especially as related to existing or anticipated project budgets.

Delegate routine research, design, and drafting tasks to technical staff; review completed work and identify solutions for solving design, construction, maintenance/operational problems; research publications and industry information sources as needed.

Order survey, mapping, and data collection as appropriate; perform field inspections, including survey work as necessary, to investigate and resolve field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations; prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.

Review and process private development plans as related to streets, storm drains, traffic/transportation, water/wastewater utilities, solid waste systems, and related public works facilities and systems; ensure that such plans comply with City standards and requirements.

Prepare engineering studies and reports; participate in coordinating public works-related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers; provide staff support to a variety of City boards, commissions, and committees as assigned.

May participate in selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Prepare budget related to area of assignment.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Oversee, train, and evaluate the work of technical staff, as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, codes, and ordinances.

Principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying as applied to municipal public works projects.

Modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and maintenance of public works improvements.

Basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, economics physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, geology, soils/geotechnical engineering, mechanics of materials, structural analysis/design, hydrology, hydraulics, traffic/transportation engineering, surveying, and drafting.

Proper use of manual and computer-aided drafting methods and equipment including the use of AutoCAD software.

Research/analysis methods and sources of information related to public works engineering.

Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word and data processing, computer-aided design, and spreadsheet applications.

Methods of letter writing and report preparation.

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Safe work practices.

Ability to:

Read, learn, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to department operations.

Compile information from site checks, field notes and photos from which to prepare engineering documents.

Prepare accurate engineering drawings, plans, maps, and other documents using manual and computer-aided methods.

Read, interpret, and understand complex plans, specifications, and blueprints.

Conduct necessary engineering research/analysis and prepare technical reports.

Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, specifications, regulations, and standard engineering practices.

Establish and maintain accurate and complete files and records.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions independently.

Perform required mathematical and engineering computations with accuracy.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Safely operate basic office equipment and engineering tools.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Represent the City effectively in meetings with others.

Interpret departmental projects and programs to the public.

EXPERIENCE
Two years, full-time of progressively responsible experience comparable to that of assistant or entry level engineer.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in civil engineering and a California Professional Civil Engineering License, or the ability to obtain within 12-months from time of appointment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Drivers’ License. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and field environment. Incumbent drives on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic and construction hazards, electrical currents, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, heights, fumes, dusts, odors, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work primarily in an office environment; some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites and public works facilities. Requires the ability to sit at desks for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach while performing office duties and/or field work; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, and controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing, and operating office equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,324.00 - $114,431.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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