Assistant​/Associate​/Associate Civil Engineer

Overview

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the positions of Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer for the Public Works Department in the Community Development and Services Agency. There are two vacancies that may be filled at either the Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer, or Associate Civil Engineer level depending on qualifications. These classes are alternately staffed and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, required certifications and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications and expectations for the higher level class.

The incumbent to this position will perform engineering work, including preparing design plans, specifications and engineering estimates related to roads, bridges, culverts and other County infrastructure; project management; assist in developing and administering professional services or construction project contracts; review plans and inspect projects; collect and present data and prepare reports; provide information and advice to the public and perform related work as assigned.

• Perform engineering work, including preparing design plans, specifications and engineering estimates related to roads, bridges, culverts and other County infrastructure.
• Project management; assist in developing and administering professional services or construction project contracts.
• Review plans and inspect projects.
• Collect and present data and prepare reports.
• Provide information and advice to the public and perform related work as assigned.

Assistant Engineer:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited 4-year college or university.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a foreign or non-US college or university and an evaluation of the educational units from a United States accredited college or university or an approved agency verifying the coursework is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of two years experience equivalent to the County’s class of Engineering Technician in the United States.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and up to two years of additional engineering experience.

Licenses and Certification: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code .

Work Environment: Generally a typical office environment. Work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and extreme weather conditions.

Associate Engineer:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited 4-year college or university and four years of civil engineering experience in a public agency or equivalent.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, possession of a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate and two 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.

Licenses and Certification: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code .

Work Environment: Generally a…