Assistant Engineer
Assistant Engineer
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join the Plan Check Section located in Riverside.
This position plays a vital role in reviewing street improvement and related plans prepared by private engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing entitlement exhibits conditions of approval final maps improvement plans and grading plansensuring all plans comply with relevant codes and regulations. The Assistant Engineer will also serve as a technical resource acting as the primary point of contact for private development engineers and customers regarding County standards and practices within the public rightofway for assigned projects. The role may require coordination with multiple internal and external entities including Building and Safety Economic Development Grading Inspection Survey Flood Control Planning/Land Use and others to facilitate the approval and permitting of private development projects.
This position requires experience in preparing or reviewing street improvement plans preferably for work in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. A strong understanding of the entitlement process and grading plan reviews is also required.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional eager to learn and grow in the field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential as are attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. The Assistant Engineer should demonstrate a strong work ethic and the flexibility to adapt to various County processes and practices. The County is seeking a proactive selfdriven individual with a passion for engineering and a desire to contribute meaningfully to public infrastructure projects.
The Assistant Engineer is a natural progression underfill for the Assistant Civil Engineer. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Assistant Civil Engineer upon attaining a valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Advancement to the Associate Engineer level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
Meet the Team!
TheTransportation Department is responsible for planning designing funding building operating and maintaining all roads bridges and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist in the design of roads hydraulics reinforced concrete structures sewer systems or other public works projects by preparing plans profiles and cross sections making quantity estimates horizontal and vertical alignment computations and establishing grade controls.
Supervise and perform drafting computing checking and direction of field operations involved in the gathering and compilation of field data for the design layout and construction of highways flood control channels subdivisions drainage structures wells sewer systems parks buildings waste disposal and other projects.
Perform structural engineering analysis of proposed commercial industrial and complex buildings and structures; review grading building and structure plans for conformity to uniform building codes local ordinances state regulations and administrative policies.
Assist and advise permit applicants with engineering and related problems.
Prepare and review maps; calculate and plot the results of field surveys.
May inspect the construction of projects under contract.
Perform field tests and take samples for laboratory tests of materials; prepare estimates for projects planned or under construction; prepare reports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in civil engineering. (Possession of a valid certificate as an EngineerinTraining issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for the required education.)
Experience: One year of professional civil engineering experience.Other Requirements:
This position requires experience in preparing or reviewing street improvement plans preferably for work in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. A strong understanding of the entitlement process and grading plan reviews is also required.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Knowledge of: The fundamentals of civil engineering; mathematics and physics as applied to engineering; topography and construction surveying stress analysis analytical mechanics and the strength properties and uses of construction materials; general methods and procedures for describing real property.
Ability to: Design a variety of public works structures with skill and accuracy; perform difficult mathematical computations; keep neat and accurate field notes; review and approve grading and structural plans; make accurate drawings and maps and prepare technical reports; maintain cooperative working relationships with others.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
