Assistant Engineer

Please visit https://www.townofparadise.com/hr/page/assistant-engineer for an application, complete job description and benefit information.

Final filing date for this position is Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.

The pay rate for this position is $36.72 to $46.87 hourly or $76,377 to $97,489 annually.

Definition

Under general supervision, performs various professional field and office engineering work related to the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, public works infrastructure, and daily departmental operations; provides project management and administration; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; administers Federal and State grant funds associated with construction projects; provides professional staff assistance to the Director of Public Works/Town Engineer, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required.

Characteristics

This is an entry-level class in the professional engineering series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic engineering experience perform professional and technical engineering work in Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, public works infrastructure, and daily departmental operations, in addition to providing project management and administration. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Associate level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly relate work experience.

Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

•Plans, designs, and inspects all phases of civil engineering public works construction projects, including defining the scope of the project; securing adequate funding from Federal and State grant programs and other funding sources; coordinating with permitting and public utility agencies; performing historical document research and review; surveying and engineering analysis of alternatives; preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates; performing research, map, and field studies and surveys; drafting site plans with specialized computer software; applying engineering principles and practices to specific problems; coordinating construction schedules with other projects and agencies; preparing and reviewing cost estimates; and inspecting construction of projects to ensure compliance with construction documents; and performs related planning and design work.

•Reviews construction plans prepared by consulting engineers and private contractors to verify compliance with Town sidewalk, public utility, and improvement requirements; checks plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures; reviews engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians; participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings and issues construction permits.

•Provides construction administration, public relations, management, and inspection of public works construction projects, including coordinating work with other divisions and Town departments, reviewing and inspecting work to ensure conformance with plans and specifications, tracking and maintaining all project accounting, coordinating schedules, and providing public notices of projects.

•Reviews traffic control plans; performs speed and traffic surveys and traffic counts.

•Processes subdivisions and prepares and reviews legal descriptions.

•Reviews and prepares traffic signal plans, timing plans, and sign and striping plans.

•Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of:

•Civil engineering principles, techniques, policies, and procedures.

•Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects, including stormwater, street, and traffic systems design.

•Basic principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to Town public works, engineering infrastructure development and maintenance, and surveying.

•Basic principles and practices of capital improvement program budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration.

•General design, layout, and construction practices for public improvements such as streets, storm drains, grading, and landscaping.

•Subdivision engineering, plan review, mapping, and construction practices.

•Bidding requirements for public works projects.

•Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.

•Engineering plan types, review practices, and permit filing and approval procedures.

•Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

•Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work, such as computer-aided drafting (CAD) concepts and applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs.

•Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering.

•Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.

•Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

•Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.

Ability to:

•Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.

•Prepare, understand, and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.

•Assist in and develop and administer contract for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.

•Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Town engineering policies and procedures.

•Design engineering projects.

•Read and understand technical drawings and specifications.

•Perform mathematical and engineering computations with precision.

•Recognize discrepancies from as-built to contract specifications and recommend reconciliation.

•Make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.

•Direct the work of contract consultants.

•Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, legal descriptions, and other written materials.

•Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.

•Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.

•Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.

•Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Education & Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

Additionally, one (1) year of professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration experience, preferably in a public agency setting.

Important Application Information

For a complete job description please visit www.townofparadise.com/hr

To apply for this opportunity, submit a completed Town of Paradise Applicationto the following address:

Town of Paradise – Human Resources Department
Attn: Assistant Engineer
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
or email to:
salvies@townofparadise.com

Application packets must include the following:
Town of Paradise Employment Application
Resume and Cover Letter

Final Filing Date - Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of filing date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.72 - $46.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Professional Engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37 - $47