SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE - LAND SURVEY - FIELD

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Engineering Aide to fill one (1) vacancy in City Land Surveying, Public Works Department.   The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate will have field land surveying experience, such as performing construction staking and field topographical surveys, along with experience researching and preparing for all types of land surveying fieldwork. The candidate should be focused on pursuing a career in land surveying and interested in acquiring their Land Surveyor in Training Certificate. The ideal candidate should be willing to learn, have excellent communication skills, and deliver outstanding customer service.

The Senior Engineering Aide performs semi-professional office and field survey work. Drafts engineering documents, provides field surveys, construction staking, topographical surveys, and control surveys.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Depending on area of assignment, perform and deliver a wide range of customer and engineering services and aide for the City and its Engineers and Engineering Technicians; perform extensive design and drafting services for multiple projects; research materials, equipment, and supplies for projects and compiles all data.
• Create, design, and draft base map for infrastructure upgrades; use and operates various computer equipment, software, and hardware to create competent designs and make modifications to existing designs.
• Perform field survey and measurement work to ensure accuracy in drawings and calculations; gather, compile, and organize various measurements for locations of vaults, manholes, transformers, etc. for future engineering designs and construction plans; provide field survey work for traffic control, public utilities, parks and recreation, wastewater t, electrical applications, and any other required work.
• Consult with contract administrators, field crews, and contractors to complete required drawings and designs; attend consistent meetings and engage with other Engineering staff to ensure work is being done accurately and effectively.
• Plot and issue drawings to be given to construction crews and inspection crews; coordinate work and ensure all parties involved have access to drawings and sketches; edit, review, and update documents and drawings as needed; perform detailed and more complex work depending on assignment and project needs.
• Calculate and determine the quantity of materials being used in a project for central stores to accommodate the project needs; determine necessary equipment, develop cost estimates, and calculated usage to ensure facilities are not over extended or overworked.
• Respond to emails, calls, and general questions and inquiries from a variety of customers and construction personnel; define and communicates standards relating to engineering.
• Process, submit, and track engineering paperwork for the department and the City; provide technical support for engineering related tasks; perform work in changing areas of assignment.
• Train, assist, and support other lower level staff and department personnel; provide education and guidance for various developed and implemented programs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

Necessary Special Requirements:

Licenses and Certifications: 

Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Assignment may require incumbent to obtain additional certifications during employment.

Highly Desirable

• Land Survey Research Experience
• Survey Construction Staking Experience
• Field Topographical Survey Experience
• Land Boundary Survey Experience
• Land Survey Vertical & Horizontal Control Network Experience
• Experience with Trimble Data Collectors & Software

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE:   FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. 

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. 

Salary : $58,464 - $78,336