County of Siskiyou
The County of Siskiyou is an Affiritive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule,
County Website .
DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult, technical, and paraprofessional office and field engineering work; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of county projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to prepare engineering reports; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the experienced level classification for the performance of paraprofessional engineering work. Incumbents should have considerable training in engineering theory and principles and/or technical engineering work experience. Incumbents perform a variety of paraprofessional engineering assignments. This class is distinguished from Junior Civil Engineer by performance of a broader range of job assignments under less supervision. It is distinguished from Associate Civil Engineer by not requiring formal registration as a Professional Engineer. An incumbent is expected to perform at a level equivalent to an Engineer-In-Training.
REPORTS TO Senior Civil Engineer, Deputy Director of Public Works
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED Incumbents may provide some direction and training for Engineering Technician I, II, III.
Prepares and evaluates designs, preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road, bridge, drainage system, water treatment facility, airport, waste management, and related public works projects; performs technical drafting; performs project development and planning; serves as a resident engineer, performing contract administration, construction inspection, and project administration; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specification requirements, cost controls, and time requirements; approves changes orders and progress payments; assists with foundation and hydrology studies; receives public inquiries regarding County engineering standards; researches data and provides answers for engineers and contractors; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering data; assists with grant proposals and administration; performs engineering reviews of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions; performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; performs engineering calculations; develops data for the acquisition of right-of-way; prepares engineering cost estimates; reviews laboratory reports and analyzes the quality and compliance of materials; performs traffic studies; may have responsibility for administration of county airports; develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems; reviews applications and approves the issue of permits; provides technical engineering assistance to the public and other agencies; may provide some direction and training for technical and paraprofessional engineering staff; may represent the county Public Works Department in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, attorneys, and representatives of other public agencies.
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering and their application to the design, preparation of engineering specifications, and construction of public works facilities, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, airports, and water and wastewater facilities.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting public works engineering.
Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Proper inspection methods and procedures.
Contract development and administration.
Principles of project development, coordination, and administration.
Uses of computers and computer applications in engineering work.
Desired Skills:
Plans, organizes, and completes a variety of engineering projects.
Provide work coordination and training for other staff.
Perform complex paraprofessional engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for public works facility development, construction, and maintenance.
Perform engineering reviews of designs, plans, and specifications prepared by others.
Prepare a variety of engineering reports.
Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of technical engineering and statistical data.
Perform construction project administration, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contracts.
Use a computer and appropriate software in engineering and administrative work.
Effectively represent the Public Works Department in contacts with the public, other county staff, and other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of increasingly responsible paraprofessional engineering work experience in the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities equivalent to that of a Junior Civil Engineer with Siskiyou County.
Completion of advanced educational training equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of engineering and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; may work outside; some exposure to weather and temperature variances; exposure to dust, continuous contact with other staff and the public.
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For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule,
County Website .
DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult, technical, and paraprofessional office and field engineering work; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of county projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to prepare engineering reports; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the experienced level classification for the performance of paraprofessional engineering work. Incumbents should have considerable training in engineering theory and principles and/or technical engineering work experience. Incumbents perform a variety of paraprofessional engineering assignments. This class is distinguished from Junior Civil Engineer by performance of a broader range of job assignments under less supervision. It is distinguished from Associate Civil Engineer by not requiring formal registration as a Professional Engineer. An incumbent is expected to perform at a level equivalent to an Engineer-In-Training.
REPORTS TO Senior Civil Engineer, Deputy Director of Public Works
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED Incumbents may provide some direction and training for Engineering Technician I, II, III.
Prepares and evaluates designs, preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road, bridge, drainage system, water treatment facility, airport, waste management, and related public works projects; performs technical drafting; performs project development and planning; serves as a resident engineer, performing contract administration, construction inspection, and project administration; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specification requirements, cost controls, and time requirements; approves changes orders and progress payments; assists with foundation and hydrology studies; receives public inquiries regarding County engineering standards; researches data and provides answers for engineers and contractors; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering data; assists with grant proposals and administration; performs engineering reviews of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions; performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; performs engineering calculations; develops data for the acquisition of right-of-way; prepares engineering cost estimates; reviews laboratory reports and analyzes the quality and compliance of materials; performs traffic studies; may have responsibility for administration of county airports; develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems; reviews applications and approves the issue of permits; provides technical engineering assistance to the public and other agencies; may provide some direction and training for technical and paraprofessional engineering staff; may represent the county Public Works Department in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, attorneys, and representatives of other public agencies.
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering and their application to the design, preparation of engineering specifications, and construction of public works facilities, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, airports, and water and wastewater facilities.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting public works engineering.
Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Proper inspection methods and procedures.
Contract development and administration.
Principles of project development, coordination, and administration.
Uses of computers and computer applications in engineering work.
Desired Skills:
Plans, organizes, and completes a variety of engineering projects.
Provide work coordination and training for other staff.
Perform complex paraprofessional engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for public works facility development, construction, and maintenance.
Perform engineering reviews of designs, plans, and specifications prepared by others.
Prepare a variety of engineering reports.
Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of technical engineering and statistical data.
Perform construction project administration, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contracts.
Use a computer and appropriate software in engineering and administrative work.
Effectively represent the Public Works Department in contacts with the public, other county staff, and other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of increasingly responsible paraprofessional engineering work experience in the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities equivalent to that of a Junior Civil Engineer with Siskiyou County.
Completion of advanced educational training equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of engineering and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; may work outside; some exposure to weather and temperature variances; exposure to dust, continuous contact with other staff and the public.
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