NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Civil Engineer Assistant
Yreka, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expThe County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. They are seeking a Civil Engineer Assistant to perform a variety of technical and paraprofessional engineering tasks, including preparing plans and specifications for county projects and conducting project administration and inspections.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and evaluates designs, preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road, bridge, drainage system, water treatment facility, airport, waste management, and related public works projects; performs technical drafting; performs project development and planning; serves as a resident engineer, performing contract administration, construction inspection, and project administration; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specification requirements, cost controls, and time requirements; approves changes orders and progress payments; assists with foundation and hydrology studies; receives public inquiries regarding County engineering standards; researches data and provides answers for engineers and contractors; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering data; assists with grant proposals and administration; performs engineering reviews of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions; performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; performs engineering calculations; develops data for the acquisition of right-of-way; prepares engineering cost estimates; reviews laboratory reports and analyzes the quality and compliance of materials; performs traffic studies; may have responsibility for administration of county airports; develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems; reviews applications and approves the issue of permits; provides technical engineering assistance to the public and other agencies; may provide some direction and training for technical and paraprofessional engineering staff; may represent the county Public Works Department in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, attorneys, and representatives of other public agencies
Qualification
Required
Two years of increasingly responsible paraprofessional engineering work experience in the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities equivalent to that of a Junior Civil Engineer with Siskiyou County
Completion of advanced educational training equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university is highly desirable
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering and their application to the design, preparation of engineering specifications, and construction of public works facilities, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, airports, and water and wastewater facilities
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting public works engineering
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment
Knowledge of proper inspection methods and procedures
Knowledge of contract development and administration
Knowledge of principles of project development, coordination, and administration
Knowledge of uses of computers and computer applications in engineering work
Preferred
Plans, organizes, and completes a variety of engineering projects
Provide work coordination and training for other staff
Perform complex paraprofessional engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for public works facility development, construction, and maintenance
Perform engineering reviews of designs, plans, and specifications prepared by others
Prepare a variety of engineering reports
Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of technical engineering and statistical data
Perform construction project administration, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contracts
Use a computer and appropriate software in engineering and administrative work
Effectively represent the Public Works Department in contacts with the public, other county staff, and other government agencies
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Benefits
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays
Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service; Three (3) weeks a year - five (5)- ten (10) years of service; Four (4) weeks a year - Ten (10) plus years of service.
Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance.
Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium.
Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.
Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.
IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
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