Assistant Public Works Engineer

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Public Works Engineer in the Public Works Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to problems involved in design, specification and inspection of construction projects for sewers, streets, structures, parks and related public works projects. You will perform a variety of difficult engineering work and exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment in designing plans and making general engineering and plan checking calculations. This position acts as a resident Civil Engineer in checking for contract compliance with engineering standards and specifications. With California Registration, the incumbent may sign off on engineering specifications and plans. A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to the Junior Public Works Engineer class. Other requirements include possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer in Training is desirable, but is not required. Applicants must submit a complete application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. The exam process will include, but is not limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. #J-18808-Ljbffr