City of Burbank, CA
Salary :
$3,413.44 - $4,705.47 Biweekly Location :
Burbank, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
250188B1 Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
09/19/2025 Closing Date:
10/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 11/17/25 - Blind application and supplemental scoring Week of 12/01/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under supervision, to perform beginning level professional civil engineering office and field work; supervise para-professional staff; and to do related duties as required.
Essential Functions Gathers and organizes data and prepares designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects; prepares plans and profiles, makes quality estimates, establishes tentative line and grade, ascertains drainage area and computes run-off velocity and quantity of flow, designs various structures following design standards, computes stationing and checks plans for clearance with existing and proposed improvements and substructures; reviews designs of staff assigned to perform detail drafting and computations; analyzes proposed improvement bids; investigates project engineering feasibility and cost; designs storm drains, water mains and sewers; designs booster stations, site improvements, small structures and reservoirs, performs hydraulic system analysis; locates catch basins and makes hydraulic calculations; performs field engineering; gathers and compiles field data for planning and construction of water, electric utility and general plant facilities; reviews and approves permits or clearances for construction of utilities or other improvements; prepares estimates for quantities and cost of materials; prepares job schedules; establishes field line and grade for pole line and underground construction crews; reviews water consumer applications and makes recommendations for consumer facilities; prepares records and various reports which are required for engineering assignments; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards:
Skill in principles of civil and structural engineering; drafting and survey methods.
Ability to apply civil engineering principles to the solution of specific problems involving structural and hydraulic analysis, mathematics, engineering construction methods, maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; utilize computers in the performance of complex calculations.
Education/Training:
A B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with major course works in civil engineering.
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: Certification as an Engineer-in-Training by California and proficiency in AutoCAD. This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees. 01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Civil Engineering Assistant. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No
02
I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration.
Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.
03
Are you currently in possession of a valid California Driver's License?
Yes No
04
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field?
Yes No
05
Please list your degree(s) received and the field(s) of study. If this does not apply, please indicate N/A. 06
Do you possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers? If "yes," you must attach proof of certification.
Yes No
07
Do you have experience or training in engineering computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bluebeam Revu?
Yes No
08
Describe your experience, if any, assisting on capital improvement projects (design and construction), particularly those for sanitary sewer, and storm drain. If this does not apply, please indicate N/A. 09
How many years of experience do you have working on Public Works capital improvement projects?
No experience Less than 1 years of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3+ years of experience
10
How many years of experience do you have working on permit reviews for private development projects?
No experience Less than 1 years of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3+ years of experience
11
What is the highest level of education you have completed with major course work in civil engineering?
Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree None of the Above
12
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Yes No
Required Question
$3,413.44 - $4,705.47 Biweekly Location :
Burbank, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
250188B1 Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
09/19/2025 Closing Date:
10/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 11/17/25 - Blind application and supplemental scoring Week of 12/01/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under supervision, to perform beginning level professional civil engineering office and field work; supervise para-professional staff; and to do related duties as required.
Essential Functions Gathers and organizes data and prepares designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects; prepares plans and profiles, makes quality estimates, establishes tentative line and grade, ascertains drainage area and computes run-off velocity and quantity of flow, designs various structures following design standards, computes stationing and checks plans for clearance with existing and proposed improvements and substructures; reviews designs of staff assigned to perform detail drafting and computations; analyzes proposed improvement bids; investigates project engineering feasibility and cost; designs storm drains, water mains and sewers; designs booster stations, site improvements, small structures and reservoirs, performs hydraulic system analysis; locates catch basins and makes hydraulic calculations; performs field engineering; gathers and compiles field data for planning and construction of water, electric utility and general plant facilities; reviews and approves permits or clearances for construction of utilities or other improvements; prepares estimates for quantities and cost of materials; prepares job schedules; establishes field line and grade for pole line and underground construction crews; reviews water consumer applications and makes recommendations for consumer facilities; prepares records and various reports which are required for engineering assignments; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards:
Skill in principles of civil and structural engineering; drafting and survey methods.
Ability to apply civil engineering principles to the solution of specific problems involving structural and hydraulic analysis, mathematics, engineering construction methods, maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; utilize computers in the performance of complex calculations.
Education/Training:
A B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with major course works in civil engineering.
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: Certification as an Engineer-in-Training by California and proficiency in AutoCAD. This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees. 01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Civil Engineering Assistant. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No
02
I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration.
Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.
03
Are you currently in possession of a valid California Driver's License?
Yes No
04
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field?
Yes No
05
Please list your degree(s) received and the field(s) of study. If this does not apply, please indicate N/A. 06
Do you possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers? If "yes," you must attach proof of certification.
Yes No
07
Do you have experience or training in engineering computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bluebeam Revu?
Yes No
08
Describe your experience, if any, assisting on capital improvement projects (design and construction), particularly those for sanitary sewer, and storm drain. If this does not apply, please indicate N/A. 09
How many years of experience do you have working on Public Works capital improvement projects?
No experience Less than 1 years of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3+ years of experience
10
How many years of experience do you have working on permit reviews for private development projects?
No experience Less than 1 years of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3+ years of experience
11
What is the highest level of education you have completed with major course work in civil engineering?
Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree None of the Above
12
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Yes No
Required Question