What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Civil Engineer/Junior Engineer position at City of Livermore?
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The City of Livermore is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer and/or Junior Engineer to fulfill a position that will provide engineering support for the Engineering Division. The successful candidate will be offered a position based on qualifications and experience.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Traffic and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Junior Engineer/Junior Civil Engineer is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional engineering assignments. With experience and on-the-job training, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence of judgment. The Junior Engineer is distinguished from the Junior Civil Engineer in that the latter has acquired Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer. The Junior Engineer/Junior Civil Engineer classification is distinguished from Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer in that the latter is the journey level classification in the series and exercises independent judgment while performing a variety of professional level engineering work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is provided by the Associate and/or Senior Civil Engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
General Engineering Duties/Computer Skills
Prepares legal descriptions of property; administers property acquisition for various projects; checks construction plans for accuracy and conformance with requirements; prepares California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation; utilizes personal computers to perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), word processing and spreadsheet functions; confers with contractors, engineers and property owners to resolve complaints; assists and works with other Sections within the Engineering Division on specific assigned tasks; and recommends engineering requirements within established procedures and standards.
Studies/Agreements
Conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; prepares applications for grant funding.
Project Design/Contract Administration
May act as the project engineer performing design work; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for public works improvements including road projects, grade separations, overpasses, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; may act as assistant to the resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget for all assigned capital improvement projects.
Development Plan Review
Reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City’s permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City’s lighting and landscaping assessment districts.
Traffic and Transportation
Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City’s traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; and conducts traffic surveys.
Demonstrated Knowledge Of
Civil engineering principles, practices and methods; strengths, properties and uses of materials in public works construction; CEQA documentation; planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; hydraulics, hydrology, mechanical, structural and sanitary engineering related to public works projects; effective report and technical specification writing requirements and techniques; Subdivision Map Act law; public works contract law; personal computer usage and CAD, word processing and spreadsheet applications; drafting instruments; current practices and laws for public works projects; techniques for effectively directing the work of others; and effective communication techniques.
Demonstrated Skills To
Prepares plans and specifications, maps, and layouts; performs difficult mathematical calculations; directs the work of consultants; prepares clear and concise reports; utilizes personal computers for CAD, word processing, and creating spreadsheets; checks development plans and writes engineering conditions; conducts traffic studies; and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability To
Solve engineering problems while demonstrating excellent customer service and interpersonal relations with the public; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of the work.
Experience, Education And Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Relevant experience in municipal government in civil and/or traffic engineering is preferred.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field. A current invitation letter from the California State Board of Registration to test in the next CA Registered Engineering licensing exam may substitute for two years of related college coursework towards the Bachelor’s degree.
Training: Any recent training such as, academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
Certification: For Junior Engineer, possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate with the State of California is required.
For Junior Civil Engineer, registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required. The R.E. receives a 5% differential over each salary step in the Junior Engineer salary range.
License: Certain positions require the possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, be available on call as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; may drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse in person, by telephone, on a two?way radio, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs; operate survey and other mechanical and digital measuring devices; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to lift and maneuver files and maps weighing up to 30 pounds.
Non-Exempt.
The City of Livermore is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer and/or Junior Engineer to fulfill a position that will provide engineering support for the Engineering Division. The successful candidate will be offered a position based on qualifications and experience.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Traffic and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Junior Engineer/Junior Civil Engineer is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional engineering assignments. With experience and on-the-job training, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult and requires increasing independence of judgment. The Junior Engineer is distinguished from the Junior Civil Engineer in that the latter has acquired Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer. The Junior Engineer/Junior Civil Engineer classification is distinguished from Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer in that the latter is the journey level classification in the series and exercises independent judgment while performing a variety of professional level engineering work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is provided by the Associate and/or Senior Civil Engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
General Engineering Duties/Computer Skills
Prepares legal descriptions of property; administers property acquisition for various projects; checks construction plans for accuracy and conformance with requirements; prepares California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation; utilizes personal computers to perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), word processing and spreadsheet functions; confers with contractors, engineers and property owners to resolve complaints; assists and works with other Sections within the Engineering Division on specific assigned tasks; and recommends engineering requirements within established procedures and standards.
Studies/Agreements
Conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; prepares applications for grant funding.
Project Design/Contract Administration
May act as the project engineer performing design work; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for public works improvements including road projects, grade separations, overpasses, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; may act as assistant to the resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget for all assigned capital improvement projects.
Development Plan Review
Reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City’s permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City’s lighting and landscaping assessment districts.
Traffic and Transportation
Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City’s traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; and conducts traffic surveys.
Demonstrated Knowledge Of
Civil engineering principles, practices and methods; strengths, properties and uses of materials in public works construction; CEQA documentation; planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; hydraulics, hydrology, mechanical, structural and sanitary engineering related to public works projects; effective report and technical specification writing requirements and techniques; Subdivision Map Act law; public works contract law; personal computer usage and CAD, word processing and spreadsheet applications; drafting instruments; current practices and laws for public works projects; techniques for effectively directing the work of others; and effective communication techniques.
Demonstrated Skills To
Prepares plans and specifications, maps, and layouts; performs difficult mathematical calculations; directs the work of consultants; prepares clear and concise reports; utilizes personal computers for CAD, word processing, and creating spreadsheets; checks development plans and writes engineering conditions; conducts traffic studies; and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability To
Solve engineering problems while demonstrating excellent customer service and interpersonal relations with the public; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of the work.
Experience, Education And Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Relevant experience in municipal government in civil and/or traffic engineering is preferred.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field. A current invitation letter from the California State Board of Registration to test in the next CA Registered Engineering licensing exam may substitute for two years of related college coursework towards the Bachelor’s degree.
Training: Any recent training such as, academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
Certification: For Junior Engineer, possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate with the State of California is required.
For Junior Civil Engineer, registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required. The R.E. receives a 5% differential over each salary step in the Junior Engineer salary range.
License: Certain positions require the possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, be available on call as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; may drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse in person, by telephone, on a two?way radio, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs; operate survey and other mechanical and digital measuring devices; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to lift and maneuver files and maps weighing up to 30 pounds.
Non-Exempt.