CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

Salary : $93,032.16 - $128,246.04 Annually

Location : Burbank, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 250191B1

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Definition

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment :

Week of 3 / 10 / 2025 - Blind application and supplemental scoring

Week of 3 / 31 / 2025 - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under supervision, to have functional supervision of a detail design sub-group and to do professional office and field civil engineering work in the design, construction and maintenance of street improvements, storm drains, sewers, special structures, and minor buildings, and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Supervises professional and para-professional engineering personnel engaged in the investigation, preparation and review of design plans, estimates, and reports for Public Works and / or utility construction and improvement projects; initiates, directs, reviews and passes on preliminary designs, studies, cost estimates, staff reports, standards and design engineering problems in maintaining and constructing City streets, sewers, drainage facilities and structures, and utility projects; maintains work schedules for a work group; determines the need for basic data such as field surveys, location of utilities, soil tests, and requests / obtains information through appropriate channels; coordinates engineering work and construction performed by contractors; prepares and supervises preparation of official maps, estimates, and petitions; makes field inspections of construction sites; calculates quantities and costs, writes reports and makes special estimates on projects; answers questions on improvement costs, petition information, public rights of way and property lines; advises the public, contractors, and other City departments on civil engineering matters; drives on City business.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards :

Skill in the application of civil engineering knowledge of streets, storm drains, sewers, sanitary facilities, water mains, and other public works; drafting, mapping, and survey methods, design, and layout work applied to municipal and / or utility engineering; preparing specifications and writing technical reports.

Ability to check office and field engineering, drafting and mapping personnel; receive assignments in general terms and to plan, layout, and direct the work of a group of engineers on a variety of problems; apply the principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; utilize computers in the performance of complex calculations.

Education / Training : A B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering and two years of experience at the equivalent level of the City of Burbank Civil Engineering Assistant.

License & Certificates : A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

Desirable Qualifications : Registration as a Civil Engineer in California; and / or proficiency in AutoCAD.

This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits : https : / / www.burbankca.gov / web / management-services / employee-benefits

Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here : https : / / www.burbankca.gov / web / management-services / benefits-summary-sheets

Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Civil Engineering Associate. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

Describe your education, training, and experience related to the review of land development projects, permit review / approval, and related improvements in the public right-of-way.

Describe your experience designing and managing large capital improvement projects, particularly those for sanitary sewer, storm drain, and street improvements. Include information on complex projects with permits and oversight from federal, state and local agencies.

Describe your familiarity and knowledge of the Standard Plans and Specifications for Public Works Construction "Greenbook".

Please briefly, but specifically, describe your experience, training, and / or education in the following areas : a. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations and permits related to stormwater. b. Operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems and treatment plants, including NPDES regulations and permits.

What is the highest level of education you have completed with major coursework in civil engineering?

• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• None of the above

How many years of experience do you have at the equivalent level of the City of Burbank Civil Engineering Assistant?

I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and / or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and / or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.

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Salary : $93,032 - $128,246