Date Posted:

August 31, 2015

Salary: 

$32.09 – $39.00

Description:

Applications will be screened on a weekly basis and interviews tentatively held on the second and fourth week of the month. While this is a continuous recruitment, we encourage you to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

The Assistant Engineer, under general direction, performs a variety of difficult field and office-engineering duties in connection with the design, construction and management of Public Works projects in the Engineering Division of Public Works. This individual uses judgment and initiative in developing work methods to perform assigned projects and related duties as assigned. This position may supervise sub-professional assistants and entry-level professional engineers in field and office work. Incumbents at this level act as a specialist, independently performing major complex engineering projects and/or a variety of smaller projects. This position is subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments. Performs related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Plan and assign work, review engineering projects completed or in progress;
• Perform engineering analyzes and prepare reports and estimates in connection with engineering and budgetary aspects of assigned project;
• Review and supervise checking of construction plans, specifications and subdivision maps and plans;
• Inspect or initiate inspection of projects during construction and upon completion to determine conformance with standards and specifications;
• Represent the Department at meetings with other departments, agencies or the general public regarding plans, problems and joint projects;
• Prepare comprehensive reports and make recommendations on engineering problems;
• Assist with the supervision and training of other employees;
• Conduct and accurately document construction site and industrial facility stormwater inspections for compliance with NPDES Permits;
• Conduct enforcement actions to ensure compliance of construction sites and industrial facilities with Federal, State and County regulations;
• Review and provide comments on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and associated documents, tentative maps and improvement plans to ensure that development projects comply with Federal, State and County stormwater regulations and standards;
• Assist with Stormwater Program development and administration, review and understand existing and new regulations;
• Implement appropriate changes to Stormwater Program, as directed;
• Provides instruction, guidance, consultation and training to staff and public regarding County Stormwater Program including conducting public outreach events;
• Administer public works contracts and billings for various funding programs; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to:
• Independently apply required knowledge in varied work assignments;
• Perform engineering work and employ a variety of computer applications including proficiency in a supported version of AutoCad;
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees and the public;
• Work effectively with a variety of internal and external customers to accomplish goals and objectives; deal professionally with the public, developers, consultants, and contractors;
• Draw detailed plans and write sections of specifications;
• Prepare and present oral presentations to a variety of internal and external customers at public meetings;
• Prepare accurate estimates of costs, schedules, personnel/materials and other resources related to engineering project responsibilities; make recommendations related to existing or anticipated work budgets;
• Perform accurate drafting work from field notes and other data
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports;
• Inspect construction projects and administer the contracts; and
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of sub-professional and entry-level engineering personnel as assigned.

Knowledge of:
• Civil engineering principles and practices;
• Surveying and engineering mathematics;
• Strength, properties and uses of materials used in engineering constructions;
• Methods and materials used in planning, design, construction and maintenance of varied projects including road, bridge, transportation, drainage, and stormwater;
• Common descriptions of real properties;
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance management;
• Principles of Project Management, Construction Management or Contract Administration; and
• Various codes and court decisions affecting departmental operations.

Education/Experience:
Please attach proof of the following valid documents to the online application or fax to the Department @ 209-541-2505 or your application will be deemed incomplete and will be disqualified. If you have any questions, please call (209) 525-4167.

PATTERN I--
• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field ; AND
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to a Senior Engineering Technician or in plan checking, building design, or construction inspection.
PATTERN II--
• California certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers; AND
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience equivalent to a Senior Engineering Technician or in plan checking, building design, or construction inspection.

(Additional education at the collegiate level may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two years experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Stormwater permitting process, regulations, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan implementation for construction activities; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent in Biological or Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or Physics from an accredited university; OR
• Current certification in one or more of the following:
o Grade II or higher Environmental Compliance Inspector;
o Stormwater Quality;
o Erosion and Sediment Control;
o Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector;
o Qualified SWPPP Developer / Qualified SWPPP Practitioner from State Water Resources Control Board.

 

How to Apply:

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit the Stanislaus County website: www.stancounty.com. If you have any questions, please call Angélica Arellano at (209) 525-4167.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

Filing Deadline:

Continuous – Applications will be screened on a weekly basis and interviews tentatively held on the second and fourth week of the month.