Civil Engineering Associate
Civil Engineering Associate
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27-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 101462 - 119392
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
27-05-2025
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
- CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATEIn addition to performance-based merit increases this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June.00% increaseSALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization
OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Civil Engineering Associate vacancies within OC Waste and Recycling and/or other County of Orange agencies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and is scheduled to close on Thursday June 5 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. (PST). This recruitment will establish an open eligible list and will be used to fill immediate and future Civil Engineering Associate positions.Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.THE COUNTY
The County of Orangeis a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety public health environmental protection regional planning public assistance social services and aviation.
OC WASTE & RECYCLING
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services protecting the environment and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR operates three active regional landfills (North Central South) four household hazardous waste collection centers monitors 20 closed landfills and administers municipal solid waste collection recycling and planning for County unincorporated areas. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence. OCWR partners with the Orange County-based Discovery Cube to sponsor the Eco-Challenge educational exhibit that teaches thousands of students each year to reduce recycle and reuse in their daily life.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Landfill Regulatory Support (LFRS) Civil Engineering Associate is primarily responsible for providing technical support to OCWR regional facilities to meet the regulatory requirements for OCWR operations. Other job duties include but are not limited to:- Providing technical support on regulatory aspects of air quality groundwater quality and public health associated with solid waste disposal and greenery sites owned or operated by the County of Orange
- Preparing regulatory reports that monitor closed and active solid waste disposal and greenery sites while providing quality assurance of data submitted by contract laboratories consultants and engineering field staff.
- Providing engineering support to landfill staff in preparing permit support documents managing consultants to provide regulatory support and meeting project deadlines.
- Assisting OCWR personnel in performing regulatory self-assessments developing best practices and training for landfill staff.
- Performing facility compliance inspections self-audit programs and reporting
- Performing environmental incidents investigations root cause analyses and reporting
- Defining processes and procedures for improved compliance under the environmental management systems (EMS) program
- Supporting and maintaining organizational ISO14001 certifications
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have some experience in the principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering environmental applications environmental regulatory services and sampling methods. Sampling methods may include but are not limited to: groundwater and surface water monitoring and systems landfill gas monitoring and systems and solid waste operations. The ideal candidate will also have experience in interpreting and analyzing field data while demonstrating a thorough understanding of environmental laws and regulations specifically as it pertains to the management and disposal of solid waste and greenery areas.
Technical Expertise- Knowledge and experience in:
- Principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering
- Preparing accurate engineering computations estimates and notes and performing moderate to complex mathematical calculations
- Reviewing and reporting on landfill gas collection data
- Reading and preparing construction plans
- Reading topographic maps and generating grading plans
- Strong experience in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) primarily in the latest version of Auto CAD Civil 3D; and Bluebeam
- Computer literate with demonstrated knowledge of MS-Office applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs
- Experience in managing regulatory requirements for waste management and resource recovery operations
- Expertise of environmental management systems and ISO 14001
- Experience in MS Projects & MS Visio
- Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to clearly and concisely convey technical and/or complex information to a diverse workgroup
- Ability to draft and interpret technical reports and memos
- Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn
- Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor when varied situations occur
- Review and handle complex projects involving several functional groups
- Recognize and embrace the value of safety both in the field and in the office
- Team player who can maintain effective working relationships with fellow County employees as well as consultants and contractors of the Department
A bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited college.
-OR-
Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) issued by the respective state licensing board for professional engineers.
-AND-
One (1) year of civil or environmental engineering experience post college graduation or post receipt of an EIT certificate which demonstrate possession of the knowledge skills and abilities listed above. A masters degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for the required experience.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a California Class C Driver License is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click on the following link to view the complete classification description minimum qualifications physical requirements and environmental and working conditions forCivil Engineering Associate.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Application Appraisal Panel (Weighted 100%)
Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and rated by a panel of subject matter experts. Each candidates rating will be based on their work experience and written responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List:
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Emailis the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Questions For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact John Ducksonat or email at.EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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