What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Civil Engineer - Registered Engineer position at City of Atascadero, CA?
Salary : $102,571.08 - $124,675.92 Annually
Location : City of Atascadero, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : ACE_RE 2025
Department : Public Works - Engineering / Administration
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Description
THE CITY :
The City of Atascadero is a small, beautiful California central coast community located in San Luis Obispo County. We have a population of 30,000 residing in an area just under 27 square miles. Our community is a great place to live, work and raise a family! We are situated along Highway 101, halfway between the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Francisco. The community is located in the Paso Robles wine region and is a short 20-minute drive to the beach and Highway 1. We are within a three-hour drive to Yosemite National Park and two hours to Monterey or Carmel. For those that enjoy the outdoors, we are close to four local lakes, a national forest and endless hiking and biking trails. Become a member of an organization consisting of hardworking individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact through public service. The organizational environment encourages collaboration and productivity and is fostered by engaged management, all working for the betterment of the community. City offices are located in the beautiful and historic City Hall Administration Building near the picturesque Sunken Gardens Park, located in the heart of downtown Atascadero.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of City-owned infrastructure and facilities and provides cost-effective, sustainable solutions for the long-term performance and delivery of these services. Public Works personnel maintain and improve streets and sidewalks, drainage and flood control, parks and recreation facilities, building spaces and grounds, wastewater collection and treatment, and manage capital improvement projects, programs, and public transit (Atascadero Dial-A-Ride).
The Administration and Engineering division develops plans, programs and policies to lead and support the operating divisions and capital projects. Administration responsibilities include personnel support, budgeting, policies and procedures, public communication, sanitary sewer billing, department standards, contract management, records management, wastewater billing and regulatory reporting. The division also represents the City on local and regional issues with other public agencies, local organizations and commissions, and promotes professional and organizational development throughout the department.
If you are qualified to be an Associate Civil Engineer (Licensed PE), we encourage you to apply today!
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of complex administrative and engineering work with an emphasis on management of the City's stormwater program, development review, and other public works projects and programs as assigned. This position provides technical support to the Director of Public Works / City Engineer including coordinating work responsibilities with other City departments, private developers, other public agencies, and regional technical groups.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Associate Civil Engineer position is an intermediate level in the professional engineer series. This position exercises independent judgement with limited oversight by implementing City policies and procedures as they relate to the Public Works Department. The Associate Civil Engineer title is reserved for licensed professional engineers while the Associate (Civil) Engineer title is for non-licensed employees.
SUPERVISION
Works under general direction from the Director or Deputy Director of Public Works. May provide guidance and supervision of work to other professional, technical, and clerical personnel on matters related to assigned duties.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Development Review :
Coordinates and participates in the review of development plans, consulting with planning and building staff in the oversight of private development. Reviews and checks public improvement plans, subdivision maps, grading and drainage plans, drainage calculations, traffic reports, including site review for each project. Reviews projects for entitlement approval including the preparation of project conditions. Interprets and enforces City policies and ordinances in the development review and permitting process. Assists with flood plain administration and reviewing applications for FEMA map revisions. Confers with applicants and agency representatives to identify issues and work toward solutions. Completes field reviews for each development project or permit application and inspection of improvements.
Stormwater Management :
Administers the City's Stormwater Management Program, including overseeing and coordinating all requirements of the NPDES MS4 General Permit as defined in the City's approved Guidance Document. Responsibilities include coordinating public education and public participation efforts, developing and implementing City storm water standards and policies as needed, review of storm water control plans, and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders including the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Capital Improvement Program :
Participates in the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program, including designing, preparing plans and specifications, construction cost estimates, bid assistance, and construction activities. Coordinates with consultants for City projects contracted out to private consulting firms.
Other Duties and Responsibilities :
Responds to public requests or inquiries both orally and in writing concerning development, stormwater, requirements, Capital Projects, Public Works issues or other related topics. Participates in issuing and monitoring encroachment permits. Organizes and files plans and related documents. Prepares staff reports and recommendations as required by the Director of Public Works for use in City Council, Planning Commission, and other public meetings. Other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or other applicable course of study; and
- Three years of engineering work experience in planning, design, or management of public infrastructure / facilities or private subdivisions; experience in the areas of stormwater management and subdivision development is highly desirable; or
- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.
- is a civil engineer who is registered in the State of California and in good standing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, database and Computer-Aided-Design software; standard drafting tools; surveying equipment including level, theodolite and electronic distance measuring devices; motor vehicle; phone; radio; camera; fax and copy machine. Construction safety protection devices including hardhat, safety boots, safety vests, hearing protection, eye protection and gloves.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, and public works infrastructure and facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate and sometimes loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
VACATION : 10 days per year, gradually increasing to 24 after 20 years completed.
HOLIDAYS : 11 days per year, plus one floating holiday.
SICK LEAVE : 12 days per year.
HEALTH & LIFE : Employee is covered for medical, dental, vision and life. The City contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage for medical, dental vision and life insurance.
RETIREMENT : California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). No FICA deductions.
DISABILITY INS : SDI - Employee paid.
Salary : $102,571 - $124,676
