• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to continually learn and grow professionally
• Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor when varied situations occur
• Review and handle complex projects involving several functional groups
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form 
• Good listener
• Learn and understand the perspectives of others, and embrace diversity and inclusiveness
• Demonstrate proven professional level experience as a civil engineer
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and teamwork skills, including building relationships and collaborating with others in order to keep projects moving in a positive direction

If you believe that you possess these qualities, then the County of San Diego would be an ideal place for your talent and career growth. The County of San Diego has a great culture that values collaboration and teamwork.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for maintaining reliable County infrastructure which includes County maintained roads, traffic safety devices, flood control, County airports, and water/wastewater pipelines and facilities. In addition, DPW programs include traffic engineering, land development; design engineering and construction management; land surveying and map processing; cartographic services; watershed quality and flood protection; environmental services; solid waste planning and diversion; closed landfills; wastewater and water systems management; and permanent road divisions. To ensure these critical services are provided, the Department of Public Works has 570 staff and a budget of $354.1 million.
 
If you are the selected candidate for Assistant Engineer in DPW you will be part of an engineering or construction management team responsible for the delivery of capital improvement projects. You will also work collaboratively with the rest of the County, other agencies, and the community to ensure adequacy of design and conformance with ordinances, laws, and standard engineering practices and principles, and the needs of the community.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:

• Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. 
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.