Assistant Engineer

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position. The job description isnotintendedto reflect all duties performed within the job.

Primary Function
Under the general direction of the District Engineer to plan direct supervise and coordinate the activities of the engineering functions and activities within the Water Operations Department at the Oakdale Irrigation District.

General Duties
Assist the District Engineer in the management and execution of District engineering activities and programs. The Assistant Engineer shall assist in planning directing supervising and coordinating complex civil engineering/surveying work in the feasibility design contracting construction inspection and maintenance of irrigation domestic and related water facilities. Serve as technical specialist in the fields of water management measurement supply automation water quality drainage and storm water management for the District. Represent the District in a professional capacity at outside meetings and conferences.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the technical development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities.

• Assist in planning organizing supervising and performing professional engineering work in the design and construction of irrigation drainage storm water and domestic water facilities and structures.
• Perform complex hydraulic and hydrologic studies and design open and closed water conveyance systems based upon the results of those studies.
• Understand the engineering requirements and limitations of soils and ability to apply soil mechanics knowledge in the design of structures and water conveyance systems.
• Ability to survey set up field books reduce notes and generate drawings which are of professional quality. Ability to compile analyze check and review survey and engineering data and the ability to make sketches and prepare maps and plots. Ability to apply the State coordinate system to assigned tasks and in writing legal descriptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assist in preparation of plans specifications technical reports and other engineering work performed by staff members.
• Prepare estimates of project costs for competitive bidding budgetary purposes and field operation capital projects.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of ongoing maintenance programs.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports and statistical data relating to public works projects and programs.
• Assist in coordination of outside engineering consultants.
• Utilization and application of the Districts Computer-Aided Drafting and Design software (AutoCAD) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Advise the District Engineer in the technical areas regarding planning direction coordination organizing and controlling of district operational activities; represent the District on committees and commissions and at meetings with various agencies; investigate and prepare technical recommendations for the District Engineer on District matters.
• Formulate prepare and recommend policies procedures studies and reports to the District Engineer for approval.
• Implement develop and administer service standards operating procedures and policies for the District as appropriate.
• Evaluate the quality and quantity of work being performed.
• Requisition needed supplies and materials.
• Respond to citizen complaints and questions in a timely manner report findings to the District Engineer.
• Perform various tasks as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Any combination of training experience abilities and education may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to qualify would be:

Experience
Experience: Recent college graduate and/or up to two years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in the design and construction of irrigation drainage reclamation and flood control facilities.

Education/Training
Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or agricultural engineering with emphasis on soil and water engineering.

Certificate
Possession of a valid and current Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering with particular emphasis on the design and construction of water conveyance storage and distribution flood control and other related hydraulic systems
• Principles of engineering economics and their practical application to water conveyance surface water and groundwater storage and distribution flood control and related hydraulic projects
• Principles of hydraulics and hydrology
• Principles of soil mechanics soil-water-plant relationships irrigation scheduling water conservation and efficient water management practices
• Principles ofland surveying Subdivision Map Act rights-of-way and writing preparing and interpreting legal descriptions
• Laws rules ordinances and legislative processes governing water rights water development water quality and permitting such water activities
• Public finance budget development and fiscal controls and capital improvement and fiscal planning
• Contract development and administration
• Principles and practices of water supply development local water problems including their relationships to State and regional plans
• Use of word processing spread sheets database email and other computer uses.

• Plan organize manage and develop District engineering functions particularly as they affect irrigation flood control water distribution system development water conservation water pollution and wastewater treatment
• Coordinate District engineering functions with District activities and services
• Develop and draft long-range capital improvement plans
• Prepare and monitor budgets; oversee the development of plans specifications and District engineering standards
• Ensure proper completion and inspection of major construction projects
• Direct and assist in the preparation and review of engineering studies and reports
• Use computer systems and software packages related to engineering analysis and functions including but not limited to GIS and AutoCAD.
• Effectively represent the Districts engineering functions with the public other government agencies contractors developers and professional engineering consultants
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers outside agencies and the public.

Necessary Special Requirements
Provide two acceptable forms of identification for proof of citizenship.

Possession of an appropriate California Drivers License and a good motor vehicle driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration.

Pre-employment medical Examination:

All people selected for appointments to a permanent position must pass a medical examination paid for by the District. This medical examination will evaluate the applicants ability to meet the physical and health status requirements for this classification as stipulated in the Districts medical standards. The examination also includes a chemical screening.

Typical Physical and Mental Abilities
Operates in a sitting position various office machines. Use of calculators typewriters and computers require sitting for prolonged periods of approximately 5 to 7 hours or more per day; use hands and fingers to grip and grasp and to manipulate books instruments and equipment used in the performance of duties. These functions are intermittently performed for brief to moderate periods ranging from 5 to 10 minutes or more for daily totals between 5 to 7.

Communicates orally with staff and customers in face-to-face and one-on-one settings. Uses a phone for communication with staff on an as-needed basis; requires continuous use of normal to corrected normal hearing and vision; twisting of the wrists and elbows may be performed in conjunction with reaching bending lifting grasping and gripping; tasks may be repetitive in nature for periods of 30 to 40 minutes or more for 5 to 7 hours total; standing will occur intermittently with walking sitting kneeling squatting and climbing; intermittent walking for brief to moderate durations for a total of 1 to 2 hours daily. Walking surfaces will generally be concrete or similar relatively smooth material however when working under field conditions the walking surface may often be irregular sloping wet or dry and smooth to broken.

In performance of inspection and/or while performing water measurement or surveying the employee will find it necessary to kneel squat bend carry and climb intermittently for up to 20 to 40 minutes per day on a variety of work surfaces including dirt pavement and metal and may occur on sloping and narrow surfaces requiring a great deal of balance; movements such as pushing/pulling twisting stooping lifting carrying are frequently performed and will each total approximately 2 to 4 hours per day. These movements will generally be performed in conjunction with one or more of the others; twisting of the wrist and elbows the upper torso and knees and ankles will occur when the employee performs routine inspection tasks; bending of the wrists may be repetitive in nature for brief to moderate periods of 10 to 15 minutes; bending of the knees and ankles will total approximately 6 to 8 hours with intermittent brief to continuous movement occurring throughout the work shift; stooping or bending at the waist may be performed while the employee is in a great many positions including standing kneeling and squatting and the duration of such movement ranging from 5 to 15 minutes at each occurrence.

The employee may hand-carry items over a variety of surfaces ranging from smooth and level to sloping and broken dry to wet to perform survey or inspection work. Distances traveled will normally exceed 250 feet and on occasion up to as much as one-quarter of a mile. Gripping and grasping will primarily be of a firm nature for brief to moderate durations ranging for up to minutes at each occurrence for a total of 1 to 3 hours; intermittent finger manipulation and some fine finger dexterity movements when using survey equipment the phone and/or tablet and to complete written reports. Such movements will total about 2 to 3 hours per day.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Oakdale Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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