Civil Engineer Specialist

Notice of Change :

This recruitment is now open until filled.

We are accepting applications to fill two (2) full-time Civil Engineer Specialist vacancy in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department in Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. One vacancy is in the Design section, and one vacancy is in the Construction section.

THE POSITION : Under general direction, performs complex, professional civil engineering work requiring advanced engineering knowledge in a specialized area such drainage, roadway, bridge or traffic design; flood control engineering and performs related duties as required.

We are also accepting applications to establish employment lists for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Civil Service Rule 1414

• and Extra-Help Civil Engineer Specialist vacancies in All Locations.
• NOTE : Positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.
• BENEFITS : The 1414 position is eligible for Full-Time benefits.

NOTE : The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and, at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, cash incentives, and / or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization for up to $20,000.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Click on the Benefits Tab above or click here for more information on County benefits. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for :

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : The Civil Engineer - Specialist is distinguished from the Civil Engineer by the degree of specialized knowledge and originality of thinking required to complete assignments. The Civil Engineer - Specialist is distinguished from the Civil Engineer - Manager by the overall responsibility to lead and deliver a variety of projects while working alone or with a dedicated team within the department.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess :

ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT : The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department consists of five divisions : Transportation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management, Water Resources (Flood Control, Water Agency and Project Clean Water), the County Surveyors Office, and Administration. The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. To learn more about us, visit .

Transportation Engineering - Design Section :

Transportation Engineering - Construction Section :

General Oversight :

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required; AND

Initial appointment may be based on existing registration in another state with ability to obtain California registration within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Knowledge of : the principles and practices of civil engineering and the ability to apply them to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of transportation, flood control and other public works facilities.

Ability to : prepare correspondence and reports; analyze facts and exercise independent judgement; establish and maintain effective working relations; deal effectively with representatives of other organizations and with the public.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS :

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the application ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by mail if your name is removed.

Conditional Job Offer : Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Recruiters will correspond with applicantsby e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

REASONABLEACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Disaster Service Worker : Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : April 1, 2025. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day .

Kim Clark, Public Works Human Resources Coordinator, kiclark@

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