Los Angeles Unified School District
Civil Engineer
Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Pay Range
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Base Pay Range $56.05/hr - $68.78/hr
Position Civil Engineer
Salary Details $56.05 - $68.78 Hourly
Benefits
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Department or School Site The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Facilities Services Division is responsible for the execution of the District’s school construction bond programs, the maintenance and operations of schools, the utilization of existing assets, and master planning for future capital projects. The Civil Engineer will be assigned to the Architectural & Engineering Services Unit (A/E Service) within the Maintenance & Operations Branch. The A/E Service has responsibility for all design activities associated with repair, modernization, and new construction projects. For more information about the unit, visit https://www.laschools.org/new-site/design/
Job Duties/Responsibilities The Civil Engineer performs civil engineering planning and design, provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers on matters related to civil engineering design, and certifies design plans.
Advises, consults with, and gives technical direction to commissioned architects and structural engineers and their consulting civil engineers on District policies and guides for the design of site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drains, and sewer systems, in the construction of new buildings and major alterations of existing building sites.
Provides technical direction to personnel of the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation of school site designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
Reviews plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or consulting civil engineers for conformance to District policies and guides, and for possible conflict with other architectural and engineering features, and requests necessary revisions.
Submits recommendations for commissioning of civil engineers by the District, evaluates engineers' proposals on scope of work and fees, reviews engineers' completed work, and recommends payment or nonpayment of partial and final fees.
Prepares and maintains civil engineering standards and specifications to assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and operation.
Directs site development studies to determine the cost and feasibility of site grading and street and utility improvements included in conditions for land acquisitions.
Advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, and District construction inspectors on civil engineering problems encountered during construction.
Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs for assigned District and commissioned projects.
Conducts research and makes reports on structural systems relative to civil engineering components, installation methods, and their costs.
Confers with and advises District personnel, manufacturers' representatives, and officials of other public agencies, on matters pertaining to District civil engineering guides.
Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs for assigned District and commissioned projects.
Minimum Requirements
A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
Desirable Qualifications We are seeking experienced licensed Civil Engineers with strong oral and written communication skills. The civil engineer is expected to provide technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers. The ability to work under minimum supervision is desired. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively and professionally work with District personnel and contractors in a team setting, handle conflict with professionalism, work independently, and be flexible under necessary circumstances.
Principles and standard practices of civil engineering.
State and local codes pertaining to civil engineering features of building construction and their application.
Relationship of civil engineering to the other engineering and architectural features of buildings, including cost and operation comparisons.
AutoCAD or other recognized major computer-aided design software system.
Principles of supervision.
Provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively.
Effectively utilize AutoCAD software to create and update civil engineering plans and designs; comprehend complex plans and specifications and edit the work of others.
Write clear, concise reports and technical descriptions.
Work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, and representatives of public agencies and utility companies.
Employment Selection Process We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. Visit http://www.lausdjobs.org for the next recruitment and application details.
Application Process Do you need technical assistance with the online application? Email helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Education Administration Programs
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Base Pay Range $56.05/hr - $68.78/hr
Position Civil Engineer
Salary Details $56.05 - $68.78 Hourly
Benefits
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Department or School Site The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Facilities Services Division is responsible for the execution of the District’s school construction bond programs, the maintenance and operations of schools, the utilization of existing assets, and master planning for future capital projects. The Civil Engineer will be assigned to the Architectural & Engineering Services Unit (A/E Service) within the Maintenance & Operations Branch. The A/E Service has responsibility for all design activities associated with repair, modernization, and new construction projects. For more information about the unit, visit https://www.laschools.org/new-site/design/
Job Duties/Responsibilities The Civil Engineer performs civil engineering planning and design, provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers on matters related to civil engineering design, and certifies design plans.
Advises, consults with, and gives technical direction to commissioned architects and structural engineers and their consulting civil engineers on District policies and guides for the design of site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drains, and sewer systems, in the construction of new buildings and major alterations of existing building sites.
Provides technical direction to personnel of the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation of school site designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
Reviews plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or consulting civil engineers for conformance to District policies and guides, and for possible conflict with other architectural and engineering features, and requests necessary revisions.
Submits recommendations for commissioning of civil engineers by the District, evaluates engineers' proposals on scope of work and fees, reviews engineers' completed work, and recommends payment or nonpayment of partial and final fees.
Prepares and maintains civil engineering standards and specifications to assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and operation.
Directs site development studies to determine the cost and feasibility of site grading and street and utility improvements included in conditions for land acquisitions.
Advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, and District construction inspectors on civil engineering problems encountered during construction.
Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs for assigned District and commissioned projects.
Conducts research and makes reports on structural systems relative to civil engineering components, installation methods, and their costs.
Confers with and advises District personnel, manufacturers' representatives, and officials of other public agencies, on matters pertaining to District civil engineering guides.
Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs for assigned District and commissioned projects.
Minimum Requirements
A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
Desirable Qualifications We are seeking experienced licensed Civil Engineers with strong oral and written communication skills. The civil engineer is expected to provide technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers. The ability to work under minimum supervision is desired. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively and professionally work with District personnel and contractors in a team setting, handle conflict with professionalism, work independently, and be flexible under necessary circumstances.
Principles and standard practices of civil engineering.
State and local codes pertaining to civil engineering features of building construction and their application.
Relationship of civil engineering to the other engineering and architectural features of buildings, including cost and operation comparisons.
AutoCAD or other recognized major computer-aided design software system.
Principles of supervision.
Provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively.
Effectively utilize AutoCAD software to create and update civil engineering plans and designs; comprehend complex plans and specifications and edit the work of others.
Write clear, concise reports and technical descriptions.
Work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, and representatives of public agencies and utility companies.
Employment Selection Process We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. Visit http://www.lausdjobs.org for the next recruitment and application details.
Application Process Do you need technical assistance with the online application? Email helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Education Administration Programs
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