Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II
Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II
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The Position
- This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:8/6/25 8/20/25 (Final)Level 1 -$7057.44-$7781.25/month
Level 2 -$8491.17 - $10836.72/month
The Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II performs a variety of professional engineering and/or architectural activities in connection with the planning design construction alteration code enforcement surveying testing of materials contract administration and/or management of public works projects including but not limited to buildings and other structures; streets highways and bridges; sewer water and drainage pipeline systems; water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste management; airports and parks; and site improvements. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level II)
Knowledge of- General knowledge of City County State and Federal building codes and building regulations and the principles upon which the codes and regulations are based
- Engineering mechanics
- Drafting procedures and practices
- Building planning design and construction
- The strengths properties and use of the materials of building construction
- Master planning programming and design
- Economics
- Contracts and the legal relationships between owner architects consultants contractors and sub-contractors
- Prepare plans and specifications
- Review plans and specifications and to recognize and require needed changes prior to approval
- Make estimates of materials labor and other elements entering into the cost of building construction remodeling and maintenance
- Maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public
- Read write and speak English in order to perform satisfactorily on the job
- Prepare reports and correspondence
Knowledge and Abilities- Same as for the Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level II) except that the work is originally done under close supervision; as experience is gained greater independence of action is exercised and less detailed supervision is received until the incumbent is functioning at a higher level.
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level II)
Either: 1.Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or architecture.ANDOne year of civil engineering or architectural experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer (Level I) Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I) Architectural Assistant or higher in Sacramento County meets this requirement); a Masters Degree in civil engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience.
Or: 2.Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.ANDOne year of full-time civil engineering or architectural experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer (Level I) Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I) Architectural Assistant or higher in Sacramento County meets this requirement); a Masters Degree in civil engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience
Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I)
Either: 1.Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or architecture.
Or: 2.Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Note:
1.The level at which initial appointment to the class of Assistant Engineer/Architect are made; and
2.Advancement from the lower level of the class to the higher level of the class (Level I to Level II) are at the discretion of the appointing authority providing the minimum qualifications are met.
Note:If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note:If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhereor speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
Certificates/licenses:
Per Assembly Bill 717 positions assigned to the Building Inspection Division are required to obtain a certification from a recognized state national or international association as determined by the County within two years of date of hire or assignment.
Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and one year thereafter to obtain certification from a recognized state national or international association as determined by the County.
Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector plans examiner or building official for not less than two years prior to January 1 1996 is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.
In addition persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.
Note: Failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
Physical Abilities:- Work hours: frequent: working in excess of 40 hours a week; occasional: working irregular hours particularly during emergency situations.
- Emotional/psychological: frequent: having public contact making decisions effecting health and safety of employees/residents responding to changing priorities.
- Visual: frequent: good overall vision reading close-up work and peripheral vision. Some positions require the ability to discern the full spectrum of colors.
- Hearing: frequent: hearing normal speech and on the telephone
- Talking: frequent: talking in person and on the telephone
- Mobility: frequent: performing keyboard operations and sitting for long periods; occasional: walking on uneven terrain at construction sites etc.
The probationary period for this classification issix (6)months.Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
- Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clickhere for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process please contact our Disability Compliance Office ator CA Relay 711.
Employment Type
Full-Time
