Associate Engineer

Effective January 12 2025 the salary range has been increased to $98113.60 $131476.80.

This recruitment is to fill twovacancies within the Public Works Engineering Division.

Union:These positionsarecovered by the United Public Employees of California (UPEC) labor group.

DEFINITION

Under directionperforms professional field and office engineering work related to the planning design construction and maintenance of the Citys capital improvement projects land development traffic engineeringandpublic works infrastructureprograms and projects;supports engineeringinfrastructure projects which include but is not limited towater wastewaterstormwater facilities parksstreet improvements and the Chico municipal airport;confers with developers contractors and representatives of other agencieson assigned projects; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports;and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives directionfrom assigned supervisory or management direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the fully qualified journeylevel classification in the professional Engineering classification series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer class by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs responsible engineering administrative engineering and project management work in Public Works and related functions.
• Prepares plans and specifications for the design construction and maintenance/operation of a variety of public works projects including but not limited to streets water wastewater and storm water systems management parks facilities and the Chico municipal airport; ensures conformance to federal state and local legal requirements and professional engineering design practices.
• Oversees development of and updates the Citys infrastructure programs including the Pavement Management Program Bridge Program Safety Improvement Program Trash Master Plan and Storm Water Master Plan.
• Prepares and/or participates in the preparation and review of preliminary and final engineering plans cost estimates cost analysis studies specifications and schedules for public works projects.
• Plans coordinates and supervises the environmental review plan checking and conditional approval of tentative maps and related street improvement plans for various private development projects.
• Reviews subdivision and improvement plans parcel maps road and grading plans and related maps and specifications for accuracy and conformance to established engineering practices and mandated regulations.
• Reviews and provides comments for development projects within the City ensuring they comply with mandated standards; coordinates with public works and building staff to convey these comments to the applicant.
• Provides information to the public and resolves questions and complaints regarding the interpretation and application of civil traffic or land development engineering specifications codes rules and regulations.
• Creates applications and develops procedures for new permits or improvement of existing permits; reviews approves and issues permits.
• Researches project design requirements and performs related calculations; prepares time and material cost estimates; assists in the preparation of department annual budget estimates.
• Performs field investigations to confirm existing site conditions for proposed project submittals; checks location of water and sewer services existing private utilities street and sidewalk conditions and any potential constraints which may be of concern for the project.
• Serves as project manager or resident engineer on assigned projects; analyzes and resolves design and engineering issues; settles disputes and issues with inspectors engineers and contractors; issues task orders; reviews and negotiates change orders for management approval.
• Coordinates public works construction improvements with utility companies and other agencies including relocation removal and/or installation of utility improvements.
• Investigates storm water violations affecting property owners and contractors; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Meets with contractors engineers developers architects a variety of outside agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City capital project requirements.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works methods materials and techniques used in the construction of complex public works projects including water storm water street and traffic systems design;
• Civil engineering principles techniques policies and procedures;
• Principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering and planning;
• Land development principles and associated documentation such as property legal descriptions;
• City procedures for steering land improvement or development project works from inception to approval;
• General design layout and construction practices for public improvements such as streets storm drains grading and landscaping;
• Construction management principles and practices;
• Principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting cost estimation funding and contract administration;
• Principles and practices of project management;
• Applicable federal state and local laws regulatory codes and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility;
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes for assigned projects;
• Contract management practices in a public agency setting;
• Principles and practices of construction management;
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues evaluating alternatives making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports;
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work;
• Project documentation development techniques including drafting mapping drawings and specifications;
• Recent and ongoing developments current literature and sources of information related to the engineering development and construction fields;
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures;
• City and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff;
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar;
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

• Perform a variety of professional engineering duties in support of the Citys capital improvement and land development projects;
• Prepare complex engineering computations and check design and oversee the preparation of various engineering plans and reports;
• Utilize advanced engineering techniques to evaluate complex project design or construction issues.
• Prepare accurate estimates of costs schedules materials and personnel resources required for assigned projects;
• Gather analyze and interpret a variety of complex technical data;
• Plan and coordinate environmental review plan checking and conditional approval of tentative maps and related street improvement plans for various private development projects;
• Prepare specifications reports correspondence plans plats petitions diagrams profiles and cross sections and material and cost estimates;
• Read and interpret maps plans sketches schematics diagrams and blueprints;
• Serve as project manager on engineering and construction projects;
• Oversee and coordinate the work of contracted service providers;
• Analyze interpret summarize and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner;
• Understand interpret and apply all pertinent laws codes regulations policies and procedures and standards relevant to work performed;
• Conduct complex research projects evaluate alternatives make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports;
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines;
• Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and followup on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks;
  • Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax;
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

• Three 3 years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering program experience.

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California to be maintained throughout employment.

The City of Chico is looking for individuals who are resultsoriented possess great attitudes demonstrate creativity and innovation work efficiently show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.

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Degree Licenses Certifications and/or Equivalencies: Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications arenotaccepted. Equivalency for experience and/or education listed within a job description may be established pursuant to the Citywide Classification Plan and through coordination with Human Resources. Candidates seeking an equivalency must contact Human Resources atfor instructions on submitting an equivalency request. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.

Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses:The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment unless authorized by the City Manager.

PreEmployment Processing:Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam psychological exam and a drug and alcohol screening depending on the position. Everify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States.

The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. Women minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Chico will consider individuals with disabilities based on their qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying and will provide reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process. If you require accommodation in the application and/or testing process please notify the Human Resources Office within seven 7 days of the need for accommodation so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.

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