Departmental Promotional Only Assistant Engineer III Public Works

Please note:

• This is a departmental promotional recruitment. Departmental promotional recruitments are only open to permanent status County employees that are currently employed within the vacant positions department.
  
  

Assistant Engineer I is the entry level class in this series. Initially under close supervision incumbents perform a variety of professional civil engineering assignments. With experience the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence and judgment. This class is alternately staffed with Assistant Engineer II and incumbents may progress to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class.

Assistant Engineer II is the full working level in this series. Under supervision incumbents perform a variety of difficult engineering work and exercise a greater latitude of independent judgment. This class is distinguished from Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer classes which function as a project leader with supervisory responsibilities whereas this class may have limited lead responsibility over professional or technical staff.

• Designs prepares and evaluates preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road bridge drainage and related public works projects.
• Performs complex resident engineering work on assigned projects including contract administration inspection and coordination of activities.
• Inspects varied construction projects to ensure compliance with plans specifications and standards.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports on assigned projects including progress cost payroll; approves change orders and progress payments.
• Coordinates and/or directs the work of survey crews as necessary.
• Checks parcel maps and records of survey; reviews and evaluates subdivision designs and plans.
• Verifies and performs field calculations; directs and/or reviews the collection of field data and the preparation of maps cross-sections and related project notes.
• Collects and analyzes data and prepares complex design and engineering studies and reports construction guidelines and contract specifications; performs foundation and drainage hydrological studies.
• Computes and verifies land earthwork and other quantity calculations.
• Represents the department and the County at meetings with contractors engineers developers property owners attorneys and representatives of other public and private organizations.
• Directs and reviews the work of support staff as assigned; provides for job training.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering including design and construction.
• Construction materials methods and equipment.
• Computer applications related to engineering work.
• Applicable codes regulations standards relating to public works engineering.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Safety practices pertaining to the work.
• Engineering mathematics.

• Performing detailed analysis of designs specifications and plans.
• Applying engineering principles and techniques to evaluating and solving simple to complex civil engineering problems.
• Computing complex engineering calculations quickly and accurately.
• Preparing clear and precise plans and sketches.
• Inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Preparing clear concise and accurate reports and correspondence.
• Following complex written and oral instructions.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within establishedguidelines.
• Dealing tactfully and effectively with the public County staff other agencies engineering firms contractors developers manufacturers and others contacted in the course of the work.

Assistant Engineer II: In addition to the above two years of professional civil engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to the Countys class of Assistant Engineer I.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

A complete original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for.Applicants must apply online through the Countys automated application system at must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.

Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of additional application screening written and/or practical exam(s) oral interview or any combination thereof.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to fill out the application

Can I change my application after submitting it

How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC Disabled Persons Veterans LGBTQIA community members etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the recognition of these structural and systemic factors the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicants qualifications for a position.

If youre excited about this role but your past work experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we strongly encourage you to apply.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs activities and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources immediately at so arrangements can be made.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race religion or religious creed color age sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status medical condition mental or physical disability military service or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California drivers license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

It is the Countys intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.