Description
SALARY RANGE:Current: $106,344 - $142,512 Annually ($51.13 - $68.52 per hour)
Effective July 2024: 3% salary increase
There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy assigned to the Transportation Services Division.
To view and apply for the current vacancies in the Engineering Division, please click here .
THE POSITION: Under general supervision, the Associate Engineer performs a variety of responsible and complex professional level civil engineering work in the field and office associated with the design, development, investigation, construction, and maintenance of public works projects. Incumbents may be assigned to work in any of the following assignments: Construction Management, Design, Park Development, Environmental Compliance, or Transportation Services.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a journey level professional classification in the professional engineering series. Work involves the application of complex engineering principles, practices, and techniques to a variety of public works engineering projects. Assignments are usually broad in scope and require the use of considerable judgment in making complex technical decisions. It differs from the Assistant Engineer class by its responsibility for independent analysis and project management responsibilities. Work is reviewed by the Senior Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, City Engineer, or Transportation Services Manager through conferences and reports. Supervises subordinate engineering, field and clerical staff members.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.
First application review date: February 29, 2024. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Additional documents will not be reviewed during the application evaluation process. If selected to proceed further in the recruitment process, an opportunity to provide work samples, letters of recommendation, etc. will be appropriate during the interview process.
Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.
It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address
. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).
Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations.
Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Essential Functions
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Depending upon the major area of assignment, typical tasks may include:
Supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and final contracts for public works and maintenance projects.
Supervises and assists with the preparation of long-range programs, estimates, and recommendations for major street alignments and construction and storm drain projects; reviews improvement plans prior to approval; plans, develops and recommends street and highway financing programs.
Designs and reviews construction plans for Capital Improvement Projects.
Reviews and comments on development plans, traffic studies, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and develops necessary mitigation measures.
Prepares a variety of written materials, including staff and engineering reports.
Prepares, applies for, and manages grant funding from Federal, State, and local sources for projects.
Prepares Requests for Proposals and administers consultant selection process for the design of assigned capital projects; and administers constructions contracts during the constructions phase.
Negotiates contracts, change orders, and amendments.
Prepares and monitors project schedules.
Coordinates project activities with businesses, utilities, special districts and other City departments.
Serves as the City representative at meetings and promotes department and/or City objectives.
Responds to complaints and assists in solving problems related to public works projects, programs and services; interprets plans and policies; confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications and codes.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Studies, recommends, and implements changes in policies and procedures of the Public Services Department.
Assign and supervises the activities of subordinate engineering, field and clerical staff members.
When assigned to the Transportation Services Division:
Manages the City's Traffic Operations Center (TOC), traffic signals, CCTVs, radar speed feedback signs and communication hardware and software;
Develops and implements traffic signal timing and coordination plans along major arterials, and calculates Intersection Level of Services (LOS);
Prepares traffic and parking analyses.
To view the complete list of Associate Engineer's essential functions, please click here
. Qualification Guidelines
A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Considerable and progressively responsible professional experience in the field of civil engineering, which includes a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in public works engineering or project management, and supervision of technical/professional personnel.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License, or higher, before date of appointment is required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.
Certification as a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.
Certification as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable if assigned to the Transportation Services Division.
When assigned to the Environmental Compliance Section, P.C. 832 Training in arrest, search and seizure (required within six months of employment).
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, practices, and equipment including computers and standard business software (i.e. Microsoft Office applications).
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the field of municipal public works including: Planning and development, design, surveying, construction, operation and maintenance and methods and practices of acquisition of real property.
Knowledge of procedures in preparation of specifications, estimates, plans, designs, and contract agreements.
Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and codes, as they relate to the design and construction of Public Works projects.
Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles and practices of public works administration, budgeting, management, and supervision.
When assigned to the Transportation Services Division: Knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering related to the design and construction of streets, signing and striping plans, and traffic signals.
To view the complete list of Associate Engineer's knowledge and skill levels, please click here
. REQUISITE ABILITIES:
Ability to establish design procedures.
Ability to collect, research, compile, and analyze information and data.
Ability to accurately analyze and evaluate design calculations, and specifications for capital improvement projects.
Ability to work effectively with contractors, property owners, developers, consulting engineers, representatives of other governmental agencies, and the general public.
Ability to prepare clear and definitive reports on a wide scale of engineering activities.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply departmental policies and procedures, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, in person and over the phone, including stressful situations and when handling disputes or complaints.
Ability to understand and implement principals, practices, methods, and techniques of inspection, code violation investigation, enforcement, water sampling and testing; and ability to identify common storm water pollutants and possible sources when assigned to Environmental Compliance.
Supplemental Information
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification.
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility.
Salary Increases:
- Effective July 2024: 3% increase
Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution:
- Current: $1,600monthly
- Effective January 2025: $1,650monthly
The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
