Assistant in Civil Engineering

Assistant in Civil Engineering
Salary: $8,242– 9,642/month 

Under general supervision, to perform professional field and office engineering work which includes design and construction of roads, bridges, water/wastewater (sanitation), drainage, water, transportation and other public works facilities; to review less complex engineering plans and specifications and land development projects prepared by professional consultants; and to do other work as required. The County of Santa Cruz is now recruiting for three positions in the Civil Engineer Series. Applications are being accepted for: Civil Engineer ($9,831-12,442/month), Associate Civil Engineer ($8,923-11,287/month) and Assistant in Civil Engineering ($8,242– 9,642/month) and hiring selection is planned for top candidates for each vacancy from candidates at the various levels.

The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational needs, following the successful completion of the probationary period.

The current vacancies are in the Planning Permit Engineering Group and the Public Works Road Design sections of the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure. The Planning Permit Engineering Group is primarily responsible for reviewing development permits for site engineering requirements, compliance with the Public Works Design Criteria and the Subdivision Map Act; the County Grading, Erosion Control, and Geologic Hazards ordinances; and the geotechnical requirements of the California Building Code. The Public Works Road Design section is responsible for design work of various County transportation capital improvement projects, as well as storm damage road repair projects and bridge rehabilitation projects. 

During the life of the eligible list, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this section and in the following sections in Public Works: Public Works Traffic Engineering/Development Review, Public Works Construction Management, Public Works Water/Wastewater (Sanitation) Engineering, Public Works Encroachments, Public Works Stormwater Management, and Public Works Survey. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: 

One year of experience performing the duties comparable to a Junior Civil Engineer in Santa Cruz County OR graduation from college with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited curriculum in civil engineering.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.
• Completion of the Engineer-In-Training portion of the examination for Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Within two years of the date of hire, the employee in the lead position over the Building Plans Checkers must obtain certification by the ICBO as a Building Inspector AND one of the following specialty certifications: Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plans Examiner, Combination Inspector, or Building Code Accessibility Usability Specialist. 

Knowledge: Working knowledge of basic civil engineering design and drafting; chemistry, physics and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; civil engineering principles and practices including design, construction and inspection as applied to less complex public works projects and principles of hydrology, hydraulics, strength of materials and structural analysis. Some knowledge of the principles of surveying the application of data processing to solve engineering problems; methods, materials and equipment used in public works construction; and highway alignment and grade standards.

Ability to: Prepare plans and specifications including design and layout; gather data and solve engineering problems; perform engineering calculations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; prepare clear, concise reports; learn to review engineering plans and specifications prepared by private builders, contractors and/or consultants; input, access and analyze data using a computer terminal; plan, design and prepare cost estimates for less complex public works projects; and present technical material and reports to a nontechnical audience. 

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com