Senior Engineering Assistant in Oceanside, California at City of Oceanside

The position will provide support to the Engineering Division in Development Services, and may also assist the Building, Planning and Code Enforcement divisions as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with using GIS, AutoCAD, and MS Project, as well as performing webpage design and/or maintenance. Work in an office environment with focus on project schedule updates, record keeping and filing is also a requirement.

Experience in Capital Project assistance, progress payment processing, field and office surveying, and FEMA compliance related to Elevation Certificates is highly desired, but not required.

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the design and construction of street,

• Principle and practices of floodplain management.
• Principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Principles and practices of land surveying
• Principles, procedures, techniques and equipment used in drafting and surveying.
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering, surveying, and mapping.
• Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering.
• Methods and techniques of customer service.
• City ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Principles of supervision, training and evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Review traffic operations in the field and recommend corrective measures for improved safety.
• Interpret and explain applicable City codes and ordinances.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Prepare visual presentation aids.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

A Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Civil Engineering or Web Design/Coding may be considered with one-year of office or field work, instead of the two years minimum experience noted.