Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer

Description The City of Livermore is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer/Assistant Engineer, and Associate Civil Engineer to fill a position that will be part of a team in the Engineering Division. For more information, CLICK HERE to review the job announcement. DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Transportation and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; and performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer is the journey level classification in this series. Incumbents perform a variety of professional level engineering work requiring independent judgment. The Assistant Engineer is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer in that the latter has acquired Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer. The Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer classification is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer which functions as a project leader which may include supervisory responsibilities over professional and technical staff, whereas this classification has limited lead responsibility over professional staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is provided by the Associate Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, or Senior Transportation Engineer. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide lead direction to paraprofessional engineering staff temporary employees, and volunteers. Examples of Important and Essential Functions General Engineering Duties/Computer Skills Prepares legal descriptions of property; administers property acquisition for various projects; checks construction plans for accuracy and conformance with requirements; prepares California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation; acquires regulatory agency permits for assigned projects, utilizes personal computers to perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), word processing, project scheduling, spreadsheet and other functions; confers with contractors, engineers and property owners to resolve complaints; assists and works with other Sections within the Engineering Division on specific assigned tasks; and recommends engineering requirements within established procedures and standards. Studies/Agreements Conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets and project schedule, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; conducts utility master plan studies and fee updates; updates pavement management system; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; and prepares applications for grant funding. Project Design/Contract Administration Acts as project engineer performing routine design work; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, city standard contract document specifications, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for capital improvement projects including road projects, street maintenance, sidewalk repair program, ADA improvements, grade separations, overpasses, interchanges, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; acts as resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget and schedule for all assigned capital improvement projects. Development Plan Review Reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City's permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City's lighting and landscaping assessment districts. Transportation Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City's traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for capital improvement projects; reviews Traffic Impact Analysis for development projects; and conducts traffic surveys. Job Related and Essential Qualifications Demonstrated Knowledge of: Civil engineering principles, practices and methods; strengths, properties, and uses of materials in public works construction; CEQA documentation; right of way acquisition process, planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; hydraulics, hydrology, mechanical, structural and sanitary engineering related to public works projects; traffic signal operation and traffic signal timing; effective report and technical specification writing requirements and techniques; Subdivision Map Act law; public works contract law; computer usage and specialized software applications; drafting instruments; techniques for effectively leading others; and effective communication techniques. Demonstrated Skills to: Prepare plans and specifications, maps, layouts and perform difficult mathematical calculations; direct the work of paraprofessional engineering staff and consultants; prepare clear and concise reports; utilize personal computers and computer software for CAD, word processing, spreadsheet, project scheduling, and specialized functions such as master plans, pavement management system, or database software; check development plans and write engineering conditions; conduct traffic studies; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of the work. Ability to: Effectively apply the required knowledge and skills in the daily performance of assigned duties; solve engineering problems while demonstrating excellent customer service and interpersonal relations with the public; and learn and apply the City's policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances that are necessary for this job classification. Experience, Education and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related field. A current invitation letter from the California State Board of Registration to test in the next CA Registered Engineering licensing exam may substitute for two years of related college coursework towards the Bachelor's degree. Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification. Certification: For Assistant Engineer: Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate with the State of California is required. For Assistant Civil Engineer: Registration as a professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required. The R.E. receives a 5% differential over each salary step in the Assistant Engineer salary range. License: Certain positions may require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City of Livermore. Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, and be available on call as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; may drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse by telephone, two-way radio, in person, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to safely lift and maneuver office supplies, blueprints, and boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Additional Information Non-Exempt.