Assistant Engineer
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Position Description
- Final Filing Date Extended to:Monday April 7 2025
Exam# 25/41A10/02JA
The Public Works Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction plan for the future needs of the County manage infrastructure and county facilities and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works county roads and bridges county parks and county facilities.
The Public Works Facilities & Parks (PWFP) Department is in immediate need for an Assistant Engineer. This classification is the full working level class in this series and provides firstline supervision of groups of technicians and support staff. Under general supervision incumbents perform a variety of responsible public works engineering field and office work including planning designing preparing specification reviewing permit applications traffic engineering and construction management; to supervise the work of technical support staff; and to perform related work duties as required.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular fulltime parttime or temporary basis Countywide.
Examples of Duties
- Meets with developers contractors consultants the public and others and attends various public hearings to represent the Department within assigned area provide information and resolve problems
- Performs a variety of traffic engineering studies and analyzes; investigates collision locations traffic control devices and areas of public concern; recommends corrections to reduce potential for accidents and County liability.
- Prepares a variety of technical narrative and data reports records and correspondence.
- Serves as resident engineer for public works projects of moderate size and complexity to ensure completion of construction in accordance with plans specifications and requirements; serves as assistant resident engineer on larger projects and performs the more complex construction inspections; evaluates and recommends approval of progress payments and change orders; ensures compliance with labor requirements.
- Designs and prepares drawings and specifications for the construction modification or maintenance of roads drainage portions of bridges and related public works projects.
- Makes engineering and plan checking calculations for public works and private development projects.
- Reviews evaluates and issues or approves land development permits encroachment permits and transportation permits and recommends approval of subdivision maps and plans; places and enforces conditions and requirements.
- Determines appropriate analytical methods and performs and interprets testing and sampling of public works construction materials; evaluates existing facilities and appurtenances to determine level of integrity and damage.
- May supervise the work of assigned technical support staff including planning assigning and reviewing work conducting employee counseling and performance appraisals preparing documentation participation in hiring and providing training and guidance.
- Prepares quantity and cost estimates for construction projects.
- Prepares budgets oversees operations evaluates maintenance needs and administers contracts for special districts and other public works projects and operations.
To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: Assistant Engineer.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Working Knowledge of:- Principlesandpracticesofcivilengineeringincludingdesignandconstructionsurveyingmaterials stress analysis mechanics and hydraulics.
- Engineeringmathematics.
- Constructionmaterialssoilsmethodstestingandequipment.
- Draftingtechniquesnomenclaturesymbolsmethodsandinstrumentsusedinfieldandoffice engineering work.
- Safetypracticespertainingtowork.
- Computerapplicationsinthepublicworksengineering.
- Applicablecodesregulationsandstandardsrelatingtocivilengineering.
- Environmental review principles procedures and documents.
- Contract administration grants and project budget reports.
- Applyengineeringprinciplesandtechniquestoevaluateandsolveroutinetodifficultpublicworks engineering problems.
- Readunderstandandinterpretcomplexengineeringdatamapssurveynoteslegaldescriptionsand other materials.
- Performcomplexengineeringcalculations.
- Dealtactfullyandeffectivelywiththepublicstaffotheragenciesdeveloperscontractorsandothers.
- Prepareclearconciseandaccuratereportsandcorrespondence;maintainaccuratedataandrecords.
- Independentlyperformdetailedanalysisofdesignsspecificationsandplans.
- Exercisesoundindependentjudgmentinmanagingassignedprojects.
- Operatecomputeequipmentcalculatorsdraftingandsurveyingequipmentandmaterialstesting equipment and instruments.
- Prepareand/orreviewenvironmentalimpactreportsdata.
- May require skill to plan assign and supervise the work of technical support staff; conduct counseling and performance appraisal; and train and guide the work of others.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and attend and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
EITHER A:
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelors degree in civil engineering at an accredited college engineering curriculum
AND
Experience: Two years of responsible professional public works engineering experience
OR B:
Experience: Four years of experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician with Monterey County including in at least two areas including design and construction
AND
Education: College level coursework and/or formal training providing the necessary skills in engineering design computations surveying and construction management.
Additional Information
REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
Benefits:The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.Notes:Application and Selection Procedures
Apply OnLine at Filing Date Extended to:Monday April 7 2025 11:59 PM(PST)
Or
Hard copy applicationsmay be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Public Works Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Julie Aulenta Senior Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place 1st Floor Salinas CA 93901
Email:
Phone:Fax:
The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination preexamination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drugfree workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contactJulie Aulenta Senior Personnel Analyst ator
Employment Type
Full-Time
