Definition

Representative Duties

This section contains a list of duties that are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties
from those set forth to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Perform engineering drafting and mathematical calculations for public works projects.
• Assists with permit processing and issuance for land use, encroachment, transportation and/or other permits.
• Assists in the planning of assigned division engineering projects and grants.
• Coordinates work with outside agencies and organizations
• Writes receipts and logs entries into databases.
• Assists in monitoring and tracking streetlight repair and replacement.
• Composes correspondence and other written materials
• Assists in the construction inspection of roads and road-related structures for compliance with applicable regulations and ordinances.
• Conducts background research and compiles support documents for meetings and presentations.
• Assist the public in the office and in the field by answering questions regarding City regulations, ordinances, public records, rules, maps, and the status of projects.
• Prepare and keep up-to-date maps, documents and records.
• Calculates areas, volumes, construction quantities and prepares pay estimates.
• Maintains engineering documents and records on traffic collisions, street lighting areas, striping, traffic signs and signals.
• Performs basic to intermediate level computer aided drafting, design work, map checking and geographic information systems applications to collect and analyze data.
• Completes speed and delay studies and computes signal warrant and priorities.
• Performs map review on subdivisions of property to verify property line and related calculations and completion of requirements.
• Makes preliminary inspections on projects and assists in inspection road, road-structure, drainage and flood control construction and drainage projects.
• Conducts studies and prepares reports on specific problems concerning such items as road location, drainage and storm sewers.
• Gathers information relating to high collision locations, assists with traffic estimates and forecasts, intersections channelization and signal installation and timing.
• Analyzes and generates reports related to tests, inspections, and studies.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• General science
• Common scales of weight and measurement
• Safe working methods
• Manual and/or computer aided drafting methods.
• The physical properties of construction materials and soils
• Fundamental surveying procedures
• Approved practices used in the construction.

• Print legibly and trace neatly.
• Apply safe work practices.
• Apply the elementary principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Maintain and prepare accurate reports, logs and records.
• Read and understand technical descriptions.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Work harmoniously with others
• Work in inclement weather and traverse uneven/rough terrain
• Learn computer related engineering software.
• Apply basic engineering principles and critical thinking skills to resolve technical questions.
• Read and interpret plans and prepare maps, blueprints and sketches.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online and submit all information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
3. Written Assessment: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a computer based test designed to evaluate applicants knowledge and abilities outlined in the Qualifications section of the job announcement. (Weighted 100%)

CURRENT BENEFITS
Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.

• Classic Members – Retirement formula of 2% at age 60 with a 3 year final compensation period. Effective January 1, 2020, Classic Members contribute 7% toward retirement.
• New Members – Under the new pension reform law, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1/1/13 those defined as New Members of PERS are eligible for the 2% at age 62 retirement formula with a 3 year final compensation period. New Members are required to contribute towards pension; effective July 1, 2023 the contribution rate is 7.75%.