Hybrid Senior Engineering Assistant na City of Oceanside, CA
City of Oceanside, CA · Oceanside, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Junior
- Escritório em Oceanside
About the Department
The City of Oceanside is excited to invite application for the position of Senior Engineering Assistant in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing coastal community.
In this role, you will support a range of traffic engineering functions, including reviewing Right-of-Way permits and traffic control plans, conducting minor traffic studies, responding to public traffic concerns, creating work orders and assisting in the review of grading and improvement plans.
The ideal candidate will bring knowledge and/or experience in traffic signal timing, traffic signal controllers, signal system operations and communications and Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations.
The City is looking for someone who is eager to learn, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to gain a deeper understanding. If you're ready to join a collaborative team making an impact on local transportation infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
Position Duties
The Senior Engineering Assistant provides accurate information and assistance to developers, contractors and the public over the phone or at the counter regarding City street, storm drain, water and sewer systems and encroachment permit; plan checks all construction plans of street, storm drain, water and sewer lines and/or facilities to be installed; ensures that plans meet City specifications and codes; supervises and coordinates staff in answering questions and providing information to the public concerning related engineering activities; maintains current knowledge of City ordinances regarding street, storm drain, floodplain, survey, water and sewer systems; assists in updating the storm drain, water, sewer and other master plans; provides street, storm drain, water and sewer installation costs including and buy-in fee amounts as appropriate; attends and participates in various meetings with developers and contractors; responds to questions and inquiries from the public regarding street, storm drain, FEMA floodplain, survey and traffic issues; reviews street, storm drain, floodplain, traffic studies and improvement plans; corrects submitted improvement plans; investigates and suggests improvements to traffic safety; reviews traffic signal operations and devices in the field; inspects traffic signal installations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the design and construction of street, storm drain, water and sewer systems.
- Principle and practices of floodplain management. Principles and practices of traffic engineering.
- Principles and practices of land surveying Principles, procedures, techniques and equipment used in drafting and surveying.
- Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering, surveying, and mapping.
- Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering.
- Methods and techniques of customer service. City ordinances, policies and procedures.
- Principles of supervision, training and evaluation.
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
- Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Review traffic operations in the field and recommend corrective measures for improved safety. Interpret and explain applicable City codes and ordinances.
- Supervise and train subordinate staff.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Prepare visual presentation aids.
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately. Work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience: Two years of field, office engineering support work, surveying work, or traffic engineering experience.
Training: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
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