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Civil Engineer - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$64.96 - $81.14/hour $135,116.80 - $168,771.20/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Engineering
Civil Attorney (Transactions)
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$54.79 - $94.07/hour; $9,496.93 - $16,305.47/month; $113,963.20 - $195,665.60/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Equipment Mechanic - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.67 - $42.04/hour; $5,836.13 - $7,286.93/month; $70,033.60 - $87,443.20/year
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Equipment Mechanic - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$29.77 - $37.16/hour; $5,160.13 - $6,441.07/month; $61,921.60 - $77,292.80/year
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Aquatic Systems Specialist
- Auburn, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$30.67 - $38.88 Hourly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$3,921.55 - $4,627.43 Monthly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR (PT)
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$22.62 Hourly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Eligibility Specialist - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$26.39 - $32.96/hour; $4,574.27 - $5,713.07/month; $54,891.20 - $68,556.80/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Administrative & Fiscal Officer - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$44.45 - $55.49/hour; $7,704.67 - $9,618.27/month; $92,456.00 - $115,419.20/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Administrative & Fiscal Officer - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$49.57 - $61.93/hour; $8,592.13 - $10,734.53/month; $103,105.60 - $128,814.40/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Digital Communications Specialist
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$50.91 - $63.58/hour; $8,824.40 - $11,020.53/month; $105,892.80 - $132,246.40/year
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$15.09 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Customer Service
Deputy Director of the Sheriff's Office
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$73.84 - $92.20/hour; $12,798.93 - $15,981.33/month; $153,587.20 - $191,776.00/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
- Other
Engineering Manager
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$7,764.41 - $9,162.00 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Engineering
Staff Services Analyst - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$46.18 - $57.66/hour; $8,004.53 - $9,994.40/month; $96,054.40 - $119,932.80/year
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human Resources and Personnel
Equipment Operator
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$30.55 - $38.14/hour; $5,295.33 - $6,610.93/month; $63,544.00 - $79,331.20/year
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Eligibility Specialist - Trainee
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$25.02 - $25.02/hour; $4,336.80 - $4,336.80/month; $52,041.60 - $52,041.60/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Capital Improvements Technician - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.67 - $42.04/hour; $5,836.13 - $7,286.93/month; $70,033.60 - $87,443.20/year
- Full Time
- Engineering
Capital Improvements Technician - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$37.11 - $46.36/hour; $6,432.40 - $8,035.73/month; $77,188.80 - $96,428.80/year
- Full Time
- Public Health
Police Officer
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$4,864.72 - $5,475.29 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Regional Forest Health Coordinator
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$60.63 - $75.72/hour; $10,509.20 - $13,124.80/month; $126,110.40 - $157,497.60/year
- Full Time
- Public Health
Client Services Counselor - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$31.25 - $39.02/hour; $5,416.67 - $6,763.47/month; $65,000.00 - $81,161.60/year
- Full Time
- Customer Service
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
Client Services Counselor - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.67 - $42.04/hour; $5,836.13 - $7,286.93/month; $70,033.60 - $87,443.20/year
- Full Time
- Customer Service
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
Administrative Legal Clerk - Entry
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.77 - $28.47/hour; $3,946.80 - $4,934.80/month; $47,361.60 - $59,217.60/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Administrative Legal Clerk - Journey
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$25.12 - $31.37/hour; $4,354.13 - $5,437.47/month; $52,249.60 - $65,249.60/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Bus Driver - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.30 - $27.85/hour; $3,865.33 - $4,827.33/month; $46,384.00 - $57,928.00/year
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Bus Driver - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$27.12 - $33.87/hour; $4,700.80 - $5,870.80/month; $56,409.60 - $70,449.60/year
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Bus Driver - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.30 - $27.85/hour; $46,384.00 - $57,928.00/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Bus Driver - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$27.12 - $33.87/hour; $56,409.60 - $70,449.60/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Public Administrator Assistant
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.67 - $42.04/hour; $5,836.13 - $7,286.93/month; $70,033.60 - $87,443.20/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
Social Worker/Clinician - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.04 - $58.76/hour; $8,153.60 - $10,185.07/month; $97,843.20 - $122,220.80/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Executive Officer, Local Agency Formation Commission of Placer County
- Auburn, California
- Local Agency Formation Commission of Placer County
Range is $172,910-$215,966
- Full Time
- Other
Code Enforcement Officer - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$38.96 - $48.68/hour; $81,036.80 - $101,254.40/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Code Enforcement Officer - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$35.36 - $44.16/hour; $73,548.80 - $91,852.80/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Vote Center Clerk
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.00 - $22.00/hour
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Vote Center Inspector
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$25.00 - $25.00/hour
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Vote Center Judge
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$23.50 - $23.50/hour
- Full Time
- Other
Civil Litigation Attorney
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$60.50 - $94.07/hour; $10,486.67 - $16,305.47/month; $125,840.00 - $195,665.60/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Public Health Nurse - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$42.98 - $53.66/hour; $7,449.87 - $9,301.07/month; $89,398.40 - $111,612.80/year
- Full Time
- Public Health
Public Health Nurse - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.38 - $59.18/hour; $8,212.53 - $10,257.87/month; $98,550.40 - $123,094.40/year
- Full Time
- Public Health
Engineer - Assistant
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$48.49 - $60.56/hour; $8,404.93 - $10,497.07/month; $100,859.20 - $125,964.80/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Engineering
Engineer - Junior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$41.89 - $52.31/hour; $7,260.93 - $9,067.07/month; $87,131.20 - $108,804.80/year
- Full Time
- Engineering
Civil Engineer - Associate
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$56.12 - $70.10/hour; $9,727.47 - $12,150.67/month; $116,729.60 - $145,808.00/year
- Full Time
- Engineering
Building Crafts Mechanic
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$32.81 - $40.99/hour; $5,687.07 - $7,104.93/month; $68,244.80 - $85,259.20/year
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Student Intern
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$17.54 - $21.91/hour
- Full Time
- Internship
Museum Curator - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$35.36 - $44.16/hour; $6,129.07 - $7,654.40/month; $73,548.80 - $91,852.80/year
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Museum and Arts
Deputy Probation Officer I - Institution
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$31.54 - $39.41/hour; $5,466.93 - $6,831.07/month; $65,603.20 - $81,972.80/year
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Deputy Probation Officer I - Field
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$35.34 - $44.16/hour; $6,125.60 - $7,654.40/month; $73,507.20 - $91,852.80/year
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Administrative Legal Clerk - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$27.70 - $34.59/hour; $4,801.33 - $5,995.60/month; $57,616.00 - $71,947.20/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Social Worker/Clinician - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$41.70 - $52.09/hour; $7,228.00 - $9,028.93/month; $86,736.00 - $108,347.20/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Social Worker/Clinician - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$44.81 - $55.96/hour; $7,767.07 - $9,699.73/month; $93,204.80 - $116,396.80/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Deputy District Attorney - III
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$65.68 - $82.04/hour; $11,384.53 - $14,220.27/month; $136,614.40 - $170,643.20/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy District Attorney - IV
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$74.32 - $92.80/hour; $12,882.13 - $16,085.33/month; $154,585.60 - $193,024.00/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy District Attorney - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$54.03 - $67.51/hour; $9,365.20 - $11,701.73/month; $112,382.40 - $140,420.80/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy District Attorney - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$59.56 - $74.41/hour; $10,323.73 - $12,897.73/month; $123,884.80 - $154,772.80/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy Sheriff - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$41.44 - $50.42/hour; $7,182.93 - $8,739.47/month; $86,195.20 - $104,873.60/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff - Trainee
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$39.49 - $48.00/hour; $6,844.93 - $8,320.00/month; $82,139.20 - $99,840.00/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$34.87 - $43.55/hour; $6,044.13 - $7,548.67/month; $72,529.60 - $90,584.00/year
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Correctional Officer - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$38.44 - $48.01/hour; $6,662.93 - $8,321.73/month; $79,955.20 - $99,860.80/year
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Equipment Operator
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$30.55 - $38.14/hour; $63,544.00 - $79,331.20/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Collection Agent - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$32.81 - $40.99/hour; $5,687.07 - $7,104.93/month; $68,244.80 - $85,259.20/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Utility Service Worker
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$32.81 - $40.99/hour; $5,687.07 - $7,104.93/month; $68,244.80 - $85,259.20/year
- Full Time
- Public Works
- Utilities
Planner - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$56.12 - $70.10/hour; $9,727.47 - $12,150.67/month; $116,729.60 - $145,808.00/year
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Project Manager - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.38 - $59.18/hour; $8,212.53 - $10,257.87/month; $98,550.40 - $123,094.40/year
- Full Time
- Project Management
Capital Improvements Manager
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$67.48 - $84.29/hour; $11,696.53 - $14,610.27/month; $140,358.40 - $175,323.20/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Executive Assistant
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
31.25- 39.02
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Community Development Technician - Senior
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
$38.96 - $48.68/hour
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
Environmental Circuit Prosecutor - IV
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$74.32 - $92.80/hour; $12,882.13 - $16,085.33/month; $154,585.60 - $193,024.00/year
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Legal Services
Environmental Circuit Prosecutor - III
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$65.68 - $82.04/hour; $11,384.53 - $14,220.27/month; $136,614.40 - $170,643.20/year
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Legal Services
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Sheriff, Fire & Medical Dispatch)
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$37.99-$47.44 Hourly / $6,584.93-$8,222.93 Monthly / $79,019.20-$98,675.20 Yearly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff II - Laterals From Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$48.08 - $58.65/hour; $8,333.87 - $10,166.00/month; $100,006.40 - $121,992.00/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Eligibility Specialist II - Laterals from Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$29.09-$36.31 Hourly / $5,042.27-$6,293.73 Monthly / $60,507.20-$75,524.80 Yearly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
- Other
Correctional Officer II - Laterals From Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$38.44 - $48.01/hour; $6,662.93 - $8,321.73/month; $79,955.20 - $99,860.80/year
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Other
Upcoming Job Fairs
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
- Full Time
- Other
Eligibility Specialist I - Laterals from Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$26.39-$32.96 Hourly / $4,574.27-$5,713.07 Monthly / $54,891.20-$68,556.80 Yearly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
- Other
Psychiatric Nurse I/II
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
$78,062.40 - $107,515.20/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
Boatswains Mate
- Auburn, Alabama
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Auburn, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Auburn, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$92506.460938
- Full Time
- Engineering
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$106723.867188
- Full Time
- Public Health
Fire Controlman
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$82862.023438
- Full Time
- Engineering
Boatswain’s Mate
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$94957.210938
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Naval Flight Officer
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$134882.921875
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$97064.820313
- Full Time
- Engineering
Navy Chaplain
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$106217.695313
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Boatswain’s Mate
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Cook
- Auburn, Georgia
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Medical Technician
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Fire Controlman
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Information Systems Technician
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Advanced Electronics
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
SEAL Officer
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Naval Flight Officer
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Auburn, Maine
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Auburn, Alabama
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Surface Warfare Officer
- Auburn, Alabama
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military

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Civil Engineer - Senior
- Auburn, California United States
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
- Apr 30, 2026
- $64.96 - $81.14/hour $135,116.80 - $168,771.20/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium - Full Time
PLACER COUNTY, CA

Placer County is a prosperous community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital. Stretching over one hundred miles, from the breathtaking vistas of the truly one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe down through the verdant foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lush Sacramento Valley, Placer County encompasses some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Northern California. Placer County offers a generous benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and CalPERS retirement, as well as 13 paid holidays, 12 days/year paid sick leave, generous vacation allowances, 100 hours/year management leave (for management classifications), and more. For additional benefit information and details click here. Visit us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/placer-county-human-resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlacerCAJobs
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- $64.96 - $81.14/hour $135,116.80 - $168,771.20/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Apr 30, 2026
Job Description
Introduction

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

POSITION INFORMATION

Placer County is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Works - Tahoe Engineering Division.

This is a leadership position in the Department of Public Works responsible for supervising an engineering team dedicated to delivering important stormwater, environmental, recreation, infrastructure, and transportation projects in the Tahoe area. The East Placer region is an exciting and dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate for this position will rely on strong communication skills to foster and maintain effective working relationships with multiple Tahoe area regional partners, agencies, community groups, business owners, residents, and interested parties, as well as multiple County departments and divisions to advance Placer County and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) regional programs and projects.

The ideal candidate possesses experience in a diversity of fields including stormwater, environmental, recreation, infrastructure, and transportation through designing, permitting, and delivering various improvement projects from traditional roadway operational improvements (signals, roundabouts, widening, etc.) to recreational infrastructure including multimodal pedestrian and bicycle path facilities, as well as transit facilities such as bus shelters, transit/mobility hubs to stormwater capture and treatment units. Previous experience in obtaining and utilizing a variety of federal, state, and local funding sources to plan, design, and construct improvement projects is desirable.

*General Wage Increase: This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 3% in July 2026.

*Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium: Salary plus up to an additional $1,100 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium for employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe Area.

The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise. To be included in the first round of application screening, submit your application by Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Following this date, applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis.

BENEFITS

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, and direct professional engineering work related to the investigation, planning, design, construction, operations or maintenance of public infrastructure, systems, projects and/or development; to coordinate engineering functions with other divisions, departments or outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible technical support to management staff in the assigned department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This level recognizes positions that provide full second-line, direct supervision to employees within a work section and/or assumes substantive and significant programmatic responsibility in a defined area or specialty. This job class also provides high level engineering support to the assigned Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Deputy Director, Assistant Director or other assigned management staff of assigned department.

May exercise direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide supervision, leadership and direction to professional, technical and clerical staff in support of assigned department(s) and program(s); act as a resource to teams in providing engineering assistance and services.

Consult with department director and other management staff in the formulation of administrative policies; develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to assigned area(s) of responsibility; participate in the development and maintenance of operating policies, procedures and manuals.

Develop, recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish schedules, performance methods and standards for engineering projects and practices; develop and implement policies and procedures.

Plan, develop, oversee, review, approve and participate in engineering work of assigned section or area of work.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned unit; implement process improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations, activities and projects.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for projects, equipment and staff; monitor and control expenditures.

Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

Represent assigned department/division/section to the public as well as other County employees and managers in a positive and productive manner.

Make presentations at public meetings and hearings.

Develop, oversee and participate in the management of professional services and/or construction contracts.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

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

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in an appropriate discipline as issued by the State of California.

May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of civil engineering.

Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.

Basic principles and practices of County-wide operations and County administration and organization.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Principles and practices of research, analysis and management.

Budgeting procedures and techniques.

Standard and accepted principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.

Principles and practices of work safety.

Ability to:

Organize, implement and direct engineering operations and/or activities.

On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of assigned job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.

On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use a telephone, and communicate through written means; and occasionally lift moderate weight.

Interpret and explain pertinent local, state, federal and department policies and procedures.

Perform the most complex work of the unit.

Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.

Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.

Plan, supervise, train and evaluate the work activities of supervisory and/or professional, technical and clerical staff; act as a positive and effective team member.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Bethany Clinkenbeard, Administrative Technician, at bclinkenbeard@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4669.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
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PLACER COUNTY, CA

Placer County is a prosperous community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital. Stretching over one hundred miles, from the breathtaking vistas of the truly one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe down through the verdant foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lush Sacramento Valley, Placer County encompasses some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Northern California.

Placer County offers a generous benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and CalPERS retirement, as well as 13 paid holidays, 12 days/year paid sick leave, generous vacation allowances, 100 hours/year management leave (for management classifications), and more. For additional benefit information and details click here.

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