3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, click HERE for details The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of ASSISTANT ENGINEER to fill one (1) vacancy in the City Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The City of Riverside Public Works Department is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide engineering ser... more details
The Position
3% salary increase effective July 1, 2024, click HERE for details
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of ASSISTANT ENGINEER to fill one (1) vacancy in the City Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The City of Riverside Public Works Department is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide engineering services for the design of street improvement projects including street widenings, street maintenance, and storm drain improvements. This is an entry level position requiring a motivated individual to assist with the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the purpose of advertising projects to solicit bids from qualified construction contractors. The ideal candidate will be familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with good communication skills, willing to conduct various field evaluations, and able to complete simple to complex Civil Engineering calculations.
The Assistant Engineer performs entry level, routine, and semi-skilled municipal engineering work in the design, investigation, evaluation, and construction of public works improvement projects. Assists and supports more experienced Engineers.
Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist and support studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related pertaining to proposed and existing municipal facilities; perform general assistance and administrative support to communicate study findings and develop recommendations.
Prepare, draft, and updates contracts and specifications as needed for engineering and construction services.
Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on various projects; work collaboratively with other engineers and staff to perform activities and provide accurate information on various engineering projects.
Assist with resolving minor problems related to the work being performed based on established guidelines and principles and supervisor guidance; identify issues, determine discrepancies, and ensure professional resolution.
Support and participate in the completion of special projects requiring general engineering and technical ability.
Participate in training and professional development to ensure understanding of directives for the department; develop strong understanding of engineering guidelines, standard material lists, standard specifications, and other technical and administrative policies and procedures as applicable.
Research activities pertaining to public works materials and engineering practices; assist in the preparation of economic environmental and technical engineering analyses and project justification reports.
Gathers and Compiles background information and documentation for consideration on projects and technical matters; performs extensive administrative and general engineering work for the City and its projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or mechanical engineering or in a closely related field. Experience: One year of experience in civil or mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
State of California Engineer-In-Training Certificate or Professional Engineer License is highly desired.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
Experience preparing plan specifications and engineer's estimates for the purpose of advertising capital improvement projects
Experience with a Pavement Management Program
AutoCad and Civil 3D design software experience
Vertical and horizontal street design experience
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire 3) Current State of California Engineer-In-Training Certificate or Professional Engineer License (please scan and attach to the online application).
FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE:(Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
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