What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Engineer (Capital Projects) position at City of Moreno Valley, CA?
Salary : $87,568.00 - $123,323.20 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type : Professional Administrative Management
Job Number : 2024-00053
Department : Public Works
Division : Capital Projects
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
FLSA : Exempt
Description
Build your career to the next level by submitting an application with the City of Moreno Valley today!
The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for one (1) Assistant Engineer in our Captial Projects Division.
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First review of applications is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies City-wide.
THE POSITION
The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Engineer to join the Capital Projects Division. This position focuses on capital project-related tasks, including project planning, design, and construction support, and coordinating with other departments and agencies. Under general supervision, the Assistant Engineer will perform routine and semi-routine professional-level engineering work to support the City's Public Works Department. This entry-level role offers opportunities for growth and increasing responsibility as the incumbent gains experience and independence.
Find additional information in the Assistant Engineer job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Engineer position will have a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and practices, including design and construction. They should possess strong mathematical skills, knowledge of standard construction materials and methods, and an understanding of safety requirements and procedures. Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as information technology and computer capabilities related to engineering, is essential. The candidate should be capable of performing detailed analyses, making complex engineering computations, and coordinating the work of technical subordinates. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, are crucial, along with the ability to organize, research, and maintain technical files. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, independent decision-making abilities, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city management, staff, developers, contractors, consultants, and the public. This position is perfect for someone eager to develop their career in civil engineering and contribute to the City's Capital Improvement Plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field; and one year of progressively responsible engineering experience OR, equivalent related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
ABOUT THE CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION
The Capital Projects Division is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of Capital Investment Projects. The divisions primary functions is to work alongside City Management to develop and implement the City' s annual Capital Improvement Plan; consisting of capital infrastructure such as bridges, streets, storm drains, buildings and Park improvement projects.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Assistant Engineer is the entry-level, non-registered engineering class in the professional engineering class series. Initially under direct supervision, an incumbent performs the more routine professional engineering assignments. With experience, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence.
Assistant Engineer is distinguished from Associate Engineer in that incumbents in the latter class perform a variety of routine to moderately difficult professional-level engineering work requiring an E.I.T certificate.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at or (951) 413-3045.
BENEFITS : For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link :
SELECTION PROCESS : Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and / or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
- Less than High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
- Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
- Master's Degree or higher
How many years of progressively responsible engineering experience do you possess?
Describe your experience in the engineering field. Include a recent engineering project you worked on, outlining your role and responsibilities.("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N / A)
Briefly summarize your training and experience in designing civil engineering projects and include the software / programs you have used.("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N / A)
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Salary : $87,568 - $123,323
