Transfer- Senior Civil Engineer

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 155242 - 171153

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Class Code 27709: Senior Civil Engineer

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

Senior Civil Engineersare responsible for a variety of civil engineering work in connection with the design surveying testing of materials and construction of public works projects. Public works projects include but are not limited to roads and bridges; traffic control system design; drainage water and wastewater collection distribution and treatment; airports; new building construction and remodels; and other structures and projects.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

Applicable to All Options

Principles and practices of civil engineering
Methods and materials used in the design and construction of varied civil engineering projects
Budget preparation
Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
Laws and regulations pertaining to public works construction and design.

General Option

Civil engineering principles and practices applicable to construction material testing administration solid waste management
Design of park facilities parking lots and other miscellaneous civil engineering projects
County surveyor and permit functions
Laws and regulations pertaining to these programs

Airport Option

Engineering practices and principles applicable to planning and designing airfield and aircraft navigation facilities/equipment roadways traffic control and signaling vehicle parking sewer facilities flood control and storm drainage and water supply
Federal state and local laws ordinances and regulations pertaining to airport facilities
Policies and procedures for coordinating airports projects with other Federal State County and other local agencies
Financial management practices pertaining to the preparation and monitoring of capital improvement program project descriptions and FAA grants
Project management practices pertaining to the preparation of preliminary design and cost estimates for determining project budgetary needs including other County departments project support costs and the identification of other branches and/or departments resource needs for design and construction projects

Highway Engineering Option

Specialized civil engineering principles and practices applicable to streets and highways
Survey and construction practices related to highway projects
Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to highway and bridge construction and use
Traffic control system design
Traffic system management concepts

Sanitary Engineering Option

Specialized principles practices and methods of sanitary engineering
Bacteriological biological physical chemical and other quality control processes involved in the treatment of wastewater
Laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment collection distribution and quality control requirements

Water Resources Engineering Option

Specialized knowledge of the principles practices and methods of hydraulics hydrology water supply hydraulic structures drainage and flood control
Laws and regulations pertaining to these subjects as well as to ground and surface waters and water distributing agencies

Ability to

Plan supervise and direct the work of professional and technical staff
Analyze engineering and managerial problems and work out effective solutions
Evaluate and perform difficult design work; perform feasibility and cost analysis studies
Write reports specifications and contract documents
Make written and verbal presentations to professional and civic groups work effectively with subordinates superiors official bodies and the general public

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

AND

Three years of full-time experience as a registered engineer performing duties which have included difficult and complex civil engineering projects with responsibilities comparable to those of a project resident or operations engineer for public works projects. Experience to be applied must be comparable to that of an Associate Civil Engineer within County of Sacramento service. Two years of this experience shall be in the option being tested. A Masters Degree in the option being tested may be substituted for one year of the experience

Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications 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.

General Qualifications

Drivers License:
A valid California Drivers License Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Drivers License may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirements:
Per Health and Safety Code Sections 18949..31 incumbents may be 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 within 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 Requirements:
Sit for extended periods frequently stand and walk
Have manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination need to use a variety of office equipment such as computers telephones calculators copiers and drafting equipment
Have corrected vision in order to review plans and specifications and perform other essential functions of the job
Occasionally walk on uneven terrain at construction sites etc.

Individuals who are unable to pass some of the physical requirements due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:
May be required to work in excess of 40 hours a week and/or work irregular hours particularly during emergency situations.

Criminal History Check:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment within this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and Procedure B-5 and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the applicants ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

Special Access:
Some incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento 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

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

The PositionClass Code 27709: Senior Civil EngineerTransfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.In order to be qualified for a transfer:1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the rang...