Assistant Engineer - Storm Water

Job Overview

The Community:

As the sixth largest city in San Diego County, El Cajon is seen as a leader among cities and a wonderful location to live, work and play. El Cajon boasts a diverse and vibrant community, safe and attractive neighborhoods, many parks and recreation centers, award-winning schools, libraries, and first-class police and fire departments. Through the vision of the El Cajon City Council, El Cajon is able to balance new growth and development while preserving a rich and honored heritage. Ultimately, El Cajon is a shining example of a local government that provides exceptional municipal service with an innovative mindset.

The Opportunity:

The City is currently searching for a highly skilled, experienced and efficient professional to join the Storm Water Division of the Engineering Services Department. The Assistant Engineer supervises and participates in professional level engineering work.

To view City Benefits, please visit Page 9 of the ECMMPEG-MOU: Article 6 - Health and Welfare

The Recruitment Process:

The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. The Qualifications Appraisal Interview is tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2024. Successful candidates will be placed on the appropriate eligible list for employment consideration for at least six months.

Typical Duties

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Applicable to All Engineering Assignments:

• Assists in the review of legal descriptions and grant deeds;

• Provides technical assistance and assists staff members on various engineering assignments.

• Coordinates and confers with other City personnel and departments, representatives of other public and private agencies and the public;

• Assists in budget preparation;

• Supervises and prepares background and staff reports for City Council and Planning Commission;

• Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinate personnel.

Qualification Guidelines

Experience: At least one year of full time experience in civil engineering in the area(s) of design, traffic, construction or surveying.

Education: Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from Four-year College or university with a degree in civil engineering or possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of California.

Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

Please email hr@elcajon.gov for a readable PDF Benefits Sheet.

01

In order to better evaluate your background, responses to this supplemental questionnaire are required in addition to your online application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. All work experience that is described in your response must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of your online application. In addition, copies of certifications, coursework and/or degrees must be attached to this application.

• Yes

• No

02

Do you possess a current, valid Class C California driver's license with a safe driving record?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering? If so, you MUST attach proof of your degree to receive credit.

• Yes

• No

04

Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate from the State of California? If so, you MUST attach your certification to receive credit.

• Yes

• No

05

Do you have at least one (1) year of full time experience in civil engineering in the area(s) of design, traffic, storm water, wastewater, construction, or surveying?

• Yes

• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to Question #5, please provide the following information for EACH position you held that satisfies civil engineering experience in design, traffic, storm water, wastewater, construction, or surveying: 1. Job title(s) 2. Employer name(s) 3. Employment dates (month/year) 4. Brief description of duties performed that satisfy the minimum requirements listed for this position.

07

In what areas do you have experience providing technical engineering support? Please select all that apply.

• Water Quality / Storm Water Management

• Construction

• Engineering

• Design

• Field Survey

• Public Works On-Site Inspections

• Computer-Aided Drafting & Design

• Plan Check, Review, and Close-Out

• None

08

For EACH area you checked in Question #7, please provide the following information for EACH job position you held that satisfies technical engineering experience specific to that area: 1. Job title(s) 2. Employer name(s) 3. Employment dates (month/year) 4. Brief description of duties performed that satisfy the technical requirements.

09

How many years of experience in Engineering Storm Water do you posses?

• 0 or N/A

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2-3 years

• Over 3 years

10

Please describe your experience in Engineering Storm Water Assignments. Include the following information for each assignment that satisfies Storm Water experience: 1. Job title(s) 2. Employer name(s) 3. Dates of assignment (month/year) 4. Brief description of Private Development duties performed.

11

Describe your experience with engineering principles and computations of engineering problems, including hydrology calculations, BMP sizing, and quantity/cost estimating. Please specify dates of assignment(s).

12

Please describe your experience in providing information to contractors, developers and the general public; answering engineering questions at counter and responding to questions and complaints; conducting field investigations and providing remedies. Please specify dates of assignment(s).

13

Please describe your experience preparing and/or reviewing technical reports. Please include the types and purpose of the reports. If none, please type "N/A."

Required Question

Agency City of El Cajon

Address 200 Civic Center Way

El Cajon, California, 92020

Phone 619-441-1736

Website http://www.elcajon.gov