Civil Engineering Assistant in Atwater, California at City of Atwater

Under general direction, to perform a variety of advanced technical and paraprofessional office and field engineering work; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of City projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to prepare engineering reports; and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status: Non-exempt. Bargaining Group: Miscellaneous Unit.

This is the entry and first working level in the Civil Engineering Assistant/Associate class series. Civil Engineering Assistants perform many technical engineering support assignments in training and learning capacity. When an incumbent becomes familiar with the Engineering Division and demonstrates good sustained work performance, he/she may be promoted to the Civil Engineering Associate level.

Community Development Director or as assigned.

This is not a supervisory class.

Many of the assignments listed below are performed in training and learning capacity with the expectation that an incumbent will develop the capacity to perform the full scope of work with minimal guidance and supervision. Assists with the preparation and evaluation of designs, surveys, estimates, studies, and preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of street, drainage system, water and sewer facilities, and related capital improvement projects; learns to perform a variety of project development and planning assignments; performs field reviews and surveys of various engineering projects; performs complex engineering calculations; may perform contract administration, construction inspection, and project administration; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specification requirements, cost controls, and time requirements; may prepare contract change orders and process payments; performs drafting and design work on computer aided drafting software and other related computer design equipment; assists the public and contractors at the counter and provides information on engineering requirements and service area operations; informs the public of application and plan checking procedures, traffic flow, and related questions; performs inspections for public works improvements and other public works structures and facilities; determines fees for public works, subdivision, and parcel map applications; learns to review applications and issue permits, checking and reviewing appropriate licenses and plans; assists with foundation and hydrology studies; receives public inquiries regarding City engineering standards; learns to research data and provide consultation to engineers and contractors; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering data; assists with grant proposals; under direction of the City Engineer, prepares legal descriptions related to City rights-of-way and easements; processes encroachment requests into City easements and rights-of-way; assists with engineering reviews of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions; performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; performs engineering calculations; develops data for the acquisition of rights-of-way; prepares engineering cost estimates; reviews laboratory reports and analyzes the quality and compliance of materials; assists with traffic studies; and develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems.

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye- hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of engineering and office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Work is performed in office and outside environments; some exposure to weather and temperature variances; exposure to dust; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

The contents of this class specifications shall not be constructed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment, The City of Atwater assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of these specifications may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a meet and confer process and are subject to the Memorandum and Understanding currently in effect.