What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer position at County of El Dorado?
Description
The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives*
- Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
- Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules . Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division includes: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your knowledge and experience performing a variety of difficult to complex technical and professional civil engineering duties in the field and in the office; providing project coordination, direction, and review for other staff.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Perform professional engineering work in areas such as design, construction, land development, transportation, traffic planning, surveying, mapping, solid waste and landfill operations, stormwater control, and flood control engineering.
- Prepare, analyze, review, and interpret work documents, engineering plans, specifications, reports, and special projects.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and resource requirements.
- Review and comment on environmental impact reports and traffic studies.
- Review encroachment permit applications, issue permits, and inspect utility work for compliance.
- Administer and inspect capital improvement projects, including roadways and bridges.
- Participate in predevelopment reviews, develop conditions of approval, and provide plan check services for compliance with standards.
- Process lot line adjustments, right-of-way abandonments, easements, and grant deed dedications.
- Prepare and provide detailed engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions.
- Coordinate capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, and other agencies.
- Conduct field inspections and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Develop and maintain geographic information systems and coordinate stormwater and groundwater monitoring.
- Generate technical reports, identify, interpret, and analyze technical data.
- Engage with organizational and community groups, respond to inquiries, and investigate complaints regarding engineering issues. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders, including the public, contractors, consultants, and internal staff.
Additional Duties for Associate Civil Engineer:
- Oversee a broad range of engineering activities for public works projects, including transportation planning, traffic engineering, and real property.
- Lead the administration and inspection of construction contracts.
- Monitor approved project budgets and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of design plans and specifications.
- Provide recommendations for project approvals, development agreements, and conditions.
- Act in a non-supervisorial, "lead worker" capacity when overseeing technical job functions.
- Prepare detailed reports and present findings to the Chief Administrative Office, Board of Supervisors, and other key stakeholders.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Education and Experience:
Assistant Civil Engineer:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Associate Civil Engineer:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field;
AND
Two (2) years of professional engineering experience in design, construction, and/or right-of-way work at a level equivalent to the Assistant Civil Engineering class.
Licenses and Certifications:
Assistant Civil Engineer:
Licenses and Certifications:
Assistant Civil Engineer:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Associate Civil Engineer:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession and maintenance of valid California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or obtain licensure in California by comity (reciprocity) within the one-year probationary period
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Review: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
If you are interested in the position of Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Two (2) full-time vacancies in the Department of Transportation, Engineering Division located in Placerville, CA.- One (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Engineering Division located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
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- Skiing and Snowboarding
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- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.
