What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Civil Engineer position at City of South Lake Tahoe?
Description
The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently recruiting for an Associate Civil Engineer. The Associate Civil Engineer position is a mid-level manager who will be involved in various civil engineering projects. He or she will be responsible for preparing a five-year Capital Improvement Program, designing and constructing Complete Street projects, updating the City’s Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure program, designing and implementing Active Transportation Projects, addressing Traffic Engineering requests, and preparing Grant Applications for CIP projects. The Associate Civil Engineer must be a registered Civil Engineer. Registration in Traffic Engineering is also highly desirable.
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:
Applications Accepted: March 24 - April 14, 2025
Oral Panel Interviews: Tentatively Late April 2025
Department Interviews: Tentatively Early May 2025
Identifying Characteristics
Associate Civil Engineer/Associate Architect – The Associate Civil Engineer/Associate Architect is the full journey level class in the professional civil engineering/architectural classification. Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required for classes in the professional civil engineering and architectural design and facilities projects, including appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience. The Associate Civil Engineer/Architect position is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of duties and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
Typical Qualifications
To see the full job description, please click here.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge Of
Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural, structural, civil engineering or a related field.
Experience: Two years of responsible professional architecture, civil engineering, or facilities design experience performing duties comparable to those of a journey-level architect or facilities manager/designer.
License Or Certificate
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver’s license.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer or Architect license in the State of California.
Facilities Management Certificate, or LEED Certification is desired.
Supplemental Information
The conditions herein 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 job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Disaster Service Worker
All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
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Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural, structural, civil engineering or a related field?
If you answered yes to the above question, please list the degree and major you received.
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Do you have a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?
Did you upload proof of your Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer?
Do you have any relatives currently working for the City of South Lake Tahoe? If yes, please list their name.
The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently recruiting for an Associate Civil Engineer. The Associate Civil Engineer position is a mid-level manager who will be involved in various civil engineering projects. He or she will be responsible for preparing a five-year Capital Improvement Program, designing and constructing Complete Street projects, updating the City’s Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure program, designing and implementing Active Transportation Projects, addressing Traffic Engineering requests, and preparing Grant Applications for CIP projects. The Associate Civil Engineer must be a registered Civil Engineer. Registration in Traffic Engineering is also highly desirable.
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement
- Bilingual Incentive Pay
- 88 Hours of Vacation Time
- 12 days of Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- CalPERS Pension
- City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Proof of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
- Resume
Applications Accepted: March 24 - April 14, 2025
Oral Panel Interviews: Tentatively Late April 2025
Department Interviews: Tentatively Early May 2025
Identifying Characteristics
Associate Civil Engineer/Associate Architect – The Associate Civil Engineer/Associate Architect is the full journey level class in the professional civil engineering/architectural classification. Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required for classes in the professional civil engineering and architectural design and facilities projects, including appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience. The Associate Civil Engineer/Architect position is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of duties and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
Typical Qualifications
To see the full job description, please click here.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge Of
- Principles and practices of civil, architectural, structural engineering, or facilities management as applied to public works, infrastructure, facilities and energy projects.
- Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction of public works and facilities projects.
- Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to architectural engineering.
- Strengths, properties and uses of engineering construction materials.
- Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Modern standards of alignment, grade and compaction of streets.
- Topographic and construction surveying.
- Experience in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency requirements.
- Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
- Know and understand all aspects of the job.
- Analyze work papers, reports and special projects.
- Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
- Observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately.
- Prepare architectural engineering design computations; check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
- Manage capital improvement projects under construction, including, coordinate with field inspectors and contractors; coordinate field modifications; administer contracts; process contractor payments; recommend contract change orders to the department head.
- Use drafting and surveying instruments to prepare maps, plans, cross-sections and profiles.
- Understand City engineering policies and procedures.
- Interpret and apply applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
- Operate a computer and utilize a variety of software programs, including AutoDesk, Building Information Model (BIM), GIS software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows, in the performance of duties.
- Prepare reports encompassing raw technical data.
- Prepare effective quantity and cost estimates and recommendations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural, structural, civil engineering or a related field.
Experience: Two years of responsible professional architecture, civil engineering, or facilities design experience performing duties comparable to those of a journey-level architect or facilities manager/designer.
License Or Certificate
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver’s license.
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer or Architect license in the State of California.
Facilities Management Certificate, or LEED Certification is desired.
Supplemental Information
The conditions herein 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 job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Disaster Service Worker
All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
01
Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural, structural, civil engineering or a related field?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the above question, please list the degree and major you received.
03
Do you have a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?
- Yes
- No
Did you upload proof of your Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any relatives currently working for the City of South Lake Tahoe? If yes, please list their name.
- Required Question
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