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Job Description
Job Summary
The Ideal Candidate:- Experience or strong foundation in civil engineering design for roads, bridges, culverts, and public infrastructure
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Knowledge of project management principles and ability to support projects from design through construction
- Familiarity with contract development and administration for professional services or construction projects
- Skill in reviewing engineering plans and conducting field inspections to ensure compliance and quality
- Strong analytical abilities with experience collecting, interpreting, and presenting technical data
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and interacting with the public
- Ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical audiences
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn, gain certifications or licensure, and advance within an alternatively staffed classification structure
HIRING RANGES:
Assistant Engineer: $6,452 - $7,098/Monthly
Associate Engineer: $7,129 - $7,842/Monthly
Associate Civil Engineer: $7,876 - $8,664/Monthly
Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
Education and Experience:- Assistant Engineer:
- MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering or related field or foreign or non-US college Bachelor’s degree in related field with an evaluation of the educational units from a United States accredited college or an approved agency verifying coursework is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of technical engineering experience in the United States.
- PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and up to two (2) years of additional engineering experience.
- MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in civil engineering or related field or foreign or non-US college Bachelor’s degree in related field with an evaluation of the educational units from a United States accredited college or an approved agency verifying coursework is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of technical engineering experience in the United States.
- Associate Engineer:
- MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or related field and four (4) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent ORBachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or related field, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and two (2) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent.
- PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and additional years of civil engineering experience in a public agency setting.
- MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or related field and four (4) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent ORBachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering or related field, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and two (2) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent.
- Associate Civil Engineer:
- MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering, Surveying or closely related field and two (2) years professional engineering experience.
- PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and three (3) years of civil engineering experience in a public agency setting.
- MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Civil Engineering, Surveying or closely related field and two (2) years professional engineering experience.
- The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
- Associate Civil Engineer: Possess registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Special Requirements:- Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
- DMV printout prior to hire.
- Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.
This position is represented by the Yuba County Employees' Association (YCEA).
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Yuba
Show moreYuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.
The Organization:
The County of Yuba has 900 allocated positions and a total FY 19/20 budget of $203 million. It has a proud tradition of being a stable local government bolstered by five members of the Board of Supervisors who are elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. Each Supervisor represents an election district. Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body for Yuba County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government.
Statement of Commitment:
We are dedicated to providing responsive, innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and uphold the public trust and interest.
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