What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate (Civil) Engineer position at City of Atascadero, CA?
Salary : $93,034.92 - $113,084.64 Annually
Location : City of Atascadero, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : ACE 2025
Department : Public Works - Engineering / Administration
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Description
ABOUT 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 City of Atascadero is excited to announce the opening of recruitment for an Associate (Civil) Engineer position .
If you're interested in joining the Public Works Department, we encourage you to apply today!
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction, performs a wide variety of complex administrative and engineering work in the planning, design, construction, and management of projects and programs related to public works and private development, including development review, stormwater management, capital improvements, pavement management, right-of-way encroachments, traffic engineering, and asset management. This position may be assigned to perform work in one or more project or program areas and may serve as Development Review / Stormwater Manager or Capital Project Manager in the Public Works Department.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Associate (Civil) Engineer position is the advanced journey level class in the professional Engineering series. This position requires the use of judgement and initiative in developing solutions to problems, determining work assignments, and interpreting City and department policies, procedures, and standards. The Associate Civil Engineer title is reserved for licensed professional engineers while the Associate Engineer title is for non-licensed employees in this position.
SUPERVISION
Works under the Public Works Director / City Engineer and receives general direction and supervision from the Deputy Public Works Director / Engineering and Utilities Manager. Responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and clerical personnel as assigned.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
General :
- Supervises and participates in the review of plans, maps, calculations, reports, and studies submitted by private consultants and developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, City requirements, and accepted professional standards with the goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
- Provides administrative and engineering assistance to developers, consultants, contractors, City staff, other agencies, and the public to resolve complaints and problems and ensure successful project completion and program outcomes.
- Responsible for managing and participating in work activities of assigned projects and programs including work progress, deadlines, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance.
- Reviews encroachment permit applications and submittals, including construction plans, traffic control plans, work schedules, and insurance and bonding requirements. Determines permit fees and coordinates with public utility company representatives, property owners, and contractors.
- Investigates and responds to various issues and public concerns with drainage, traffic, pavements, sidewalks, stormwater, construction, right-of-way, wastewater, and other public facilities. Collects data, develops recommendations, prepares correspondence, and meets with appropriate parties.
Development Review / Stormwater Management :
Capital Project Management :
Other Duties and Responsibilities :
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Supplemental Information
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 : $93,035 - $113,085
