Civil Engineering Associate I

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays: 13 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

• Desire to work in either one of the Transportation division's Construction or Permits sections
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office product suite
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work well independently and as a team player
• Ability to efficiently multi-task on multiple projects and maintain schedules and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to prepare and write clear and concise reports, and keep records organized accordingly
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities
• Excellent customer service skills and experience working with the public
• Desire to serve the public and be a good steward of public funds
• Calm demeanor under all circumstances and the ability to handle high stress situations, thrive under pressure and adapt to change
• Ability to measure physical dimensions and document these with clarity
• Process, interpret and communicate technical information
• Ability to transcribe technical documents for the County Board of Supervisors and the public

1. Performs basic design work or construction inspection and/or contract administration for public works, roads, flood control, or other civil engineering facilities, including the preparation of design calculations and engineering drawings, plans, and maps. May process and complete plan checking of street improvement plans.
2. Makes and checks field and office computations for design, construction, and survey work; and estimates quantities and costs for the planning, design, and construction of public works facilities.
3. Analyzes or supervises the analysis of construction materials and material testing; investigates engineering problems or specialized aspects of engineering problems; and writes reports and makes recommendations on how to solve engineering problems; monitors budget for individual projects for staff time and contract expenditures and purchase of materials.
4. Acts as Resident Engineer on County Public Works projects or as Assistant Resident Engineer on federally funded projects to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or certification as an Engineer-in-Training.

** NOTE: Applicants who are currently in their final quarter or semester of study leading to the required degree are encouraged to apply. Such applicants may compete in the examination process but may not be considered for appointment until they have attained the required degree. **

Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of civil engineering; principles and practices of surveying; the fundamentals of engineering construction techniques; and the properties and uses of engineering construction materials.

Ability to: make accurate engineering calculations; prepare clear and concise written notes and reports; communicate technical information to persons without technical training; apply professional principles, standards, and legal requirements to solve engineering problems and make recommendations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and the public.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required upon appointment.

NOTE: If you don't have certification as an Engineer-in-Training, contact the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists directly on how to obtain one:

1. Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.