Assistant Civil Engineer

City-of-Compton,-C; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Compton is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to perform professional civil engineering and project management work on public works improvement projects under supervision. The position involves collaboration with developers, contractors, engineers and the public, and requires registration as an Engineer in Training within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities include reviewing development plans, conducting studies, assisting at the counter with plan reviews, processing maps,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Must become registered as Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) within one year of appointment.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing development projects, plans, maps and documents.
• Conduct engineering studies, cost analyses, and preliminary computations.
• Assist at the front counter with plan reviews and submittals.
• Process tract/parcel maps and related documents; ensure compliance with approvals.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, architects and city staff; provide policy information.
• Attend professional meetings and stay updated on civil engineering trends.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering

Cost estimation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

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 dutiesARE 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.

EXAMINATION

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.

Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible