Associate Civil Engineer (Building)

Overview

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Application cut-off dates are 01 / 31 / 2025, 02 / 28 / 2025, 03 / 31 / 2025, 04 / 30 / 2025, 05 / 31 / 2025, 06 / 30 / 2025, 07 / 31 / 2025, 08 / 31 / 2025, 09 / 30 / 2025, 10 / 31 / 2025, 11 / 30 / 2025, 12 / 31 / 2025. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must reside within the Sacramento region or be able to regularly report to a City of Sacramento worksite with little notice.

The City of Sacramento Community Development Department is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer for the Building Division, Plan Review Section. The candidate will work under general supervision with limited oversight to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations for multiple complex projects and assignments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the California Building Standards Code, have excellent customer service and communication skills, and can think critically to resolve code-related issues. Make an impact on your community by joining the City of Sacramentos vibrant and dynamic building team.

Position

Assistant Civil Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer

To perform professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Civil Engineer journey level class in the professional civil engineering series not requiring registration. Positions are flexibly staffed and typically advanced from the lower class of Junior Engineer. Responsibilities increase with experience and may be reassigned to the next higher class as registration is obtained.

Associate Civil Engineer full journey level class requiring registration. Works under general supervision and completes complex civil engineering assignments; greater independence and complexity than Assistant Civil Engineer.

Supervision

Direction is provided by a higher level professional engineer or division head. Responsibilities may include supervision of lower level professional engineers and technical personnel. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
• Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems.
• Research building codes, publications and industry information sources.
• Develop and revise design and construction standards.
• Participate in the implementation of the City's traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
• Participate in the City's Building Code Compliance program.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Administer contracts for construction projects.
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements.
• Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Serve as staff to City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues.
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge and Abilities

Assistant Civil Engineer

Ability to

Experience and Education

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience

One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments.

Education

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering. Or possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. All education requirements must be verifiable.

Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Civil Engineer :

Knowledge of

Ability to

Proof of Education and Certification

Education Proof of education such as transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application and will be required at time of appointment. Unofficial documents are acceptable.

Experience One year experience as described above.

Certification Possession of a California Professional Engineer license. License must be verifiable. Proof of certification and / or license should be submitted online with your application and will be required at time of appointment.

Other Requirements

Probationary Period Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Application and Contact

Note : The City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Verify the e-mail address on your application and check frequently, including spam / junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next posted cut-off date.

2. Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). The questions at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses will be rated and scored to determine ranking.

3. Eligibility Candidates who pass will be placed on the eligible list for one year. Final decision will be made by the hiring department.

4. Screening Top ranks will have applications forwarded for review. Human Resources evaluates applications for minimum qualifications for those selected.

5. Conditional Hire Upon offer, candidates must complete Live Scan, and may need to pass medical, drug / alcohol tests, and hold any required licensure. Failure to meet prerequisites may withdraw the offer.

Questions

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