Salary: $6,321.47 - $7,883.20 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 24043131
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS
ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Assistant Engineer to be part of the Public Works Department's Engineering Division Team!
The Department The Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The Department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic signals, sewers, waste collection, and water systems.
The Division
The Engineering Division is responsible for the development and implementation of several and various infrastructure projects included in the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Division's duties include: planning and budgeting for new projects; securing outside (i.e. federal, state, grant) funding; engineering design, administration of public bidding; and construction management of each project. The Division also provides traffic engineering services for the City including traffic studies, traffic signal system management, responding to citizen traffic requests and making traffic striping and signage improvements citywide in compliance with state standards.
The Position
The Assistant Engineer applies civil engineering principles and practices in support of the Public Works Department's mission to provide a superior level of public service and interdepartmental support in the most practical and competent manner possible.
The following duties represent the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive.

• Designs and develops engineering plans, drawings and specifications, cost estimates, contract provisions, legal descriptions, and maps, ensuring compliance with subdivision policies and local and state codes, ordinances and regulations;
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date project files;
• Prepares general correspondence, reports, newsletters, etc. as required;
• Investigates public complaints and problems and takes appropriate action to resolve complaints and problems;
• Prepares and presents reports and agenda items to the City Council, and City Commissions;
• Coordinates projects with other City departments, agencies and utilities as required;
• Assigns, reviews and coordinates the work of subordinate technical engineering personnel; assists in training lower-level employees;
• Keeps abreast of current engineering principles and practices, technology, regulations and literature that apply to City engineering projects.

For more information about the duties of the position, please click here
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and one to two years of professional engineering office experience; or possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate and four years of responsible engineering experience.

Experience or training in CAD applications for computers is desired.
License and/or Certificates
Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California State driver's license.
A valid certificate of registration issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is desirable.
Ideal Candidate
In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following:

• A valid certificate of registration issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers;
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles;
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Auto CAD;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, the public, contractors, utility companies, and public agencies; and
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following weighted components:
Panel Interview: 100% ( Tentatively scheduled for May/June 2024 )
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information,click here .
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR ENGINEERS & TORRANCE FISCAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (TFEA)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance effective 1/6/19 is as follows:

EE Only EE 1 EE 2 or more
Full time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96
Part- time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) $493.11 $924.91 $1,277.43
Part-time
(hired after 1/1/08) $362.57 $628.31 $847.19
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE 1 or more
The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Premium Pay (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. (See section 3.1 and 3.2)

Night Shift Differential (sec.3.2.1 and 3.5.1)
Full time employees paid 5% above base hourly pay when ½ or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 5:00 p.m. or before 7:30 a.m.

Educational Incentive Premiums (sec. 3.6.1)
ENGINEERS : (Premiums paid above base pay, per hour. Total educational premiums not to exceed 12% combined)

• International Code Council (ICC) certificate: 4%
• 2% for each additional certificate, maximum of 12%
• Loss of 2% for each year's delay for failure to maintain certification
• LEED AP certificates (LEED AP, LEED AP BD C, LED AP Homes, LEED AP ND): 2.5%
• Build It Green Certification (Green Point Advisor, Green Point Rater): 2.5%

Holidays (Sec 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday directly following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)
Vacation/Annual Leave (Sec. 4.2)
Engineers (Accrual rate per month):
Year 1: 6.58 hours; Year 2: 7.21 hours; Year 3: 7.87 hours; Year 4: 8.54 hours; Years 5-6: 10.54 hours; Years 7 -9: 11.21 hours; Years 10 -20: 14.56 hours; Years 21 - 24: 15.88 hours; Year 25 : 18.54 hours
TFEA (Accrual rate per month):
Year 1: 6.57 hours; Year 2: 7.51 hours; Year 3: 8.17 hours; Year 4: 8.84 hours; Years 5-9: 10.84 hours; Years 10 -20: 14.19 hours; Years 21 - 24: 15.51 hours; Year 25 : 16.17 hours
Sick Leave/ Personal Leave (sec.4.3)
Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month to a maximum of 600 hours accrued sick leave. *Two work shifts of sick/vacation leave may be used for personal leave.

Bereavement Leave (sec 4.6)
Three (3) working shifts with pay (Additional leave, up to 2 additional working shifts for travel 300 miles or more for eligible family members)

Disability Insurance (sec 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retiree Insurance (Sec. 4.9)
TFEA only : City will pay $51/month for retirees who continue health insurance coverage in one of the PERS health insurance plans
Retirement (sec. 4.10)
PERS 2%@55 ,
Employees hired before 1/11/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 1/11/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)
PERS 2@62
"New members" hired on or after January 1, 2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
Uniform Allowance (sec. 4.11.1)
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER & SENIOR FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER ONLY:
$107.50 every 6 months (Paid June and December).

Tool and Educational Materials Allowance (sec.4.12.1)
ENGINEERS ONLY:
$175 per year (Paid in February).
Licenses and Certificates (sec. 4.14.1)
ENGINEERS ONLY:
$220/year for license/certificates with recurrent fees: Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Land Surveyor, and American Institute of Certified Planners.
Shoe Allowance (4.15.1)
ENGINEERS ONLY:
$135 per year (Paid in September) for employees required to wear safety shoes or boots
Deferred Compensation Plan (Sec. 4.13.B)
A voluntarily 457 plan is available to all employees.
Employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(a) plan upon completion of one year service.

Retirement Health Savings Plan (sec 4.13.C)
Any hours under or equal to 600 (sick) and 600 (vacation) will be deposited into the ICMA-RC RHSP Plan, for retiring and separating employees. The remaining balance up to limits allowed by law will be disbursed into the City's 457 plan or be paid in cash.
01

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

• Yes
• No

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

05

Indicate your field of study.
06

Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training Certificate?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of professional engineering office experience, including paid internships, do you have?

• NoneNone
• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year, less than two (2) years
• More than two (2) years, less than three (3)years
• More than three (3) years, less than four (4) years
• More than four (4) years

09

Briefly describe your professional engineering office experience. This experience should be reflected in your work history on the application. (If none, type N/A.)
10

What is your level of experience using Microsoft Word?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

11

Indicate your level of experience using Microsoft Excel.

• None
• Minimal
• Working Knowledge
• Expert

12

Describe your experience and/or training in CAD applications.
13

I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.

• Yes
• No

Required Question