Civil Engineer Associate

About the Position

The Engineering Division provides project and program support of activities primarily in the public right-of-way. The projects generally include public infrastructure such as roads, streets, bridges, signals and lighting, and stormwater facilities.

Job Summary

The Associate Civil Engineer plans, coordinates, administers and participates in the development and review of traffic engineering, transportation related capital improvements, drainage, and special projects; provides professional technical engineering support relative to assigned area of responsibility; develops and implements long range planning; and works on a variety of state and federally funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized professional and technical duties and project management related to area of assignment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for engineering unit and projects; determine priorities of projects and work assignments.
• Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to City policies, regulations and procedures.
• Provide assistance to the City Engineer; coordinate with other agencies and City departments; and, assist with capital improvement program and projects.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration related to assigned projects; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for projects, equipment and staff; and, monitor and control expenditures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, oversee and review the work of technical staff involved in assigned projects; participate in the selection of staff; and, provide or coordinate technical staff training.
• Check submitted plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness and make recommendations for revision and improvement; review and prepare land development plans, construction documents, encroachment permit applications, Landscape Assessment District and transportation projects as needed.
• Prepare staff reports and make presentations to Council or other Boards and Commissions.
• Develop conditions for development projects and other applications; work collaboratively with planning and building functions; develop recommendations for consideration within the development review process.
• Provide estimates in connection with the construction or maintenance of a variety of engineering projects to include street lighting, facilities, street resurfacing, general street improvements, drainage and capital improvement and other public works projects as assigned.
• Attend and/or facilitate or assist with internal and external meetings; represent the City at meetings related to area of assignment; meet with neighborhood groups and commissions, task forces, committees and the Planning Commission, City Council and others as assigned.
• Create or review engineering plans, charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, sketches, exhibits, and staff reports for the Planning Commission, City Council and other uses.
• Oversee and meet with other local agencies and utilities regarding affects on engineering projects or other issues as assigned.
• Prepare, monitor, service and administer grants and other competitive regional special funding as assigned; secure funding; negotiate and oversee consulting and construction service contracts; conduct field inspections; and, ensure project related information is received by appropriate staff, public or agency in a timely manner.
• Prepare and analyze specifications, plans, estimates, reports and documents pertaining to the construction, maintenance and operation of traffic engineering facilities, drainage, and other capital improvement public works engineering projects as assigned.
• Research and prepare technical and professional reports; prepare written correspondence and staff reports.
• Resolve customer service issues related to area of assignment; conduct investigations of complaints and recommend appropriate corrective action; and, prepare response letters to applicants.
• Oversee or coordinate a variety of special projects involving graphic design and illustration for exhibits; maintain records, lists and data.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices, terminology, methods and techniques used in civil engineering related to transportation, drainage, land development, pavement management or other public works operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of land use development, traffic and lighting design, pavement management, drainage, public infrastructure and construction inspection processes.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of design and construction of developments impacting the public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of modern land development options; Subdivision Map Act, and the urban planning process related to land development.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and equipment used in effective traffic and transportation engineering, field data collection, construction zone procedures, traffic studies and radar/traffic counters.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment and instruments used in engineering duties, traffic surveys, testing and/or analyzing in assigned area of work.
• Knowledge of construction practices, procedures and materials.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of grant writing and development of applications for special regional funding opportunities.
• Knowledge of recent developments, programs, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering, including changing regulations and methods of compliance.
• Knowledge of recent developments, programs, and available equipment regarding traffic engineering, especially in the area of traffic calming and the restraint of vehicle travel in residential areas.
• Knowledge of plan review techniques and encroachment permit applications.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, design, construction, installation, upgrade and maintenance of traffic and transportation engineering; and, effective field data collection, construction zone procedures, traffic studies and radar/traffic counters.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of mapping as related to engineering functions.
• Knowledge of math principles of algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry as related to engineering functions.
• Knowledge of principles of engineering as applied to construction, inspection, safety, and engineering of structures as appropriate related to assigned functions.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and computer equipment and understanding of related computer equipment including specialized engineering programs and needed graphics design.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of good customer service.
• Knowledge of techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations, codes and laws, City functions, policies, rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform professional engineering and mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy; perform or review other engineering work; and, write technical and complex reports.
• Ability to read, understand, analyze, and use blueprints, construction plans, technical drawings, engineering plans and specifications and reports; reduce, interpret and apply field notes.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply ordinances, regulations, codes, resolution and procedures, laws and policies governing assigned area.
• Ability to use specialized software and equipment relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to project and analyze budget costs; research and write funding applications; understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts; and, oversee project budgets during construction.
• Ability to prepare or coordinate displays and illustrations.
• Ability to use and care for electronic and mechanical instruments and tools.
• Ability to oversee the design, construction, installation, upgrade and maintenance of transportation engineering and transportation facilities, signals, signs, striping, etc.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding issues using judgment and analysis of multiple factors.
• Ability to use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend public meetings in the evening to perform the requirements of the job.
• Ability to provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Ability to demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Ability to foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Ability to be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Ability to use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.

Qualifications

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
• Three years of professional level experience that relates to civil engineering, drainage, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field and similar to that of the Associate Engineer within the City of Citrus Heights; public sector experience is desirable.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• May need to possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.
• Possession of current registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California.

Benefits

The City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

The City's first-class benefits include:

• RETIREMENT- CalPERS retirement (employee pays full member contribution).
• Classic member 2.7% @ 55 (Employees hired with the City of Citrus Heights before 08/14/2011).
• Classic member 2% @ 55.
• PEPRA member 2% @ 62.
• LEAVE - the City's time off options.
• 136 hours of Annual Leave (to be used for vacation or sick time).
• 40 hours of Long Term Medical Leave.
• 16 hours of Floating Holiday beginning Jan 1st each year.
• 80 hours of Management Leave each Fiscal Year.
• HEALTH INSURANCE - monthly City contribution toward health insurance ($2375 contribution for Family coverage, $1850 contribution for Employee + 1 person & $925 contribution for Employee only), or a $700/month stipend if alternative group health care coverage is demonstrated.
• City also provides Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account options.
• DENTAL/VISION - fully paid family dental & family vision.
• LIFE INSURANCE - City pays $100,000 life & accidental death & dismemberment for management employees, and long-term disability insurance. Optional life is available to employees at their expense.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - Optional enrollment in a pre-tax payroll deducted 457 plan (Mission Square). The City offers up to a 3% city-matching contribution for management team.
• SOCIAL SECURITY - The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare and State Disability Insurance (SDI).