ASSISTANT ENGINEER-CIVIL bei City of National City, CA
City of National City, CA · National City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at:www.nationalcityca.gov
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering & Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the City's public assets, including infrastructure, right of way, parks, facilities and the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet. The Engineering Division oversees the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Storm Water & Environmental Compliance, Traffic Safety, and Engineering Permits, Plan Checks and Inspections for private development. The Public Works operations team provides essential services for the community through its four Divisions: Streets & Wastewater Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Fleet & Equipment Maintenance.
THE JOB:
Under direction, to perform a wide variety of fully qualified, professional engineering duties in conjunction with the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects; and perform related duties as required.
ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:This position typically works a 4/10 workweek from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday. City offices are closed on Fridays. City facilities will also close for a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for non-essential personnel.
Position Duties
The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Public Works construction projects such as streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, and buildings; performs contract administration duties and responsibilities, including supervision of inspectors, on-site construction inspection, and change orders for Public Works construction projects; prepares thorough, accurate, and complete technical specifications for Public Works construction projects; ensures private and public construction plans conform with the City's engineering codes and regulations; reviews subdivision plans for conformance to the City's engineering codes and regulations; issues construction permits; assists developers, contractors, consulting engineers, and the public at the public counter; undertakes original research regarding engineering problems, collecting and analyzing data and information, and determining and assessing alternative approaches; prepares thorough and accurate reports; assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinate technical personnel; may investigate traffic issues and prepare traffic safety reports.
Minimum Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of responsible professional civil engineering experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Civil engineering theory; standard civil engineering practice; modern construction methods; use and strength of construction materials; trigonometry and basic civil engineering principles; survey and boundary analysis involving complex and extensive engineering calculation; principles and methods of drafting.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- If your college degree is from a school outside of the United States you may be required to certify that your degree is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States. The following are a few recognized credential evaluation agencies: www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org or www.aacrao.org. The City of National City does not recommend or endorse any particular evaluation service.
- Note: Processing times and costs will vary so individuals may want to check several services to determine which one best meets their needs
- Engineer-in-training certificate issued by the State of California if applicable.
Other Qualifications
Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.nationacityca.gov. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.
