Assistant Engineer

The City of Reedley is recruiting for one (1) Assistant Engineer position.

This position is in the Engineering Department and works under the immediate supervision of the City Engineer. This position is in the Unrepresented Employee Group,  and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the current Unrepresented Salary and Benefits Resolution and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.

Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess.  A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application.  Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position. Please make sure to update your profile for governmentjobs.com if you’ve ever applied for a position through this platform.

Applicants are required to apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reedley

The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the hiring process is complete.

For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources at (559) 637-4200 ext. 394.

E.O.E.

• Receives general supervision from the City Engineer.
• Incumbents of this class may exercise functional and technical supervision of employees in the Engineering Assistant series.

• Performs any and all duties in the Senior Engineering Assistant class.
• Performs a broad range of routine design activities on a variety of public works projects including street, storm drainage, sewer, water, and park irrigation systems.
• Performs fieldwork; inspects Capital Improvement Projects, development projects and residential projects within the City right of way; ensures work is being performed in compliance with ADA, OSHA and other regulations.
• Prepares plans and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates; assists in the development of design procedures; interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness.
• Prepares and submits paperwork for federally funded projects through Caltrans Local Assistance Program and for community development block grant projects through Fresno County.
• Assists the resident engineer on large and complex public works construction projects or acts as resident engineer on medium to small construction projects; coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, other agencies and the general public.
• Interprets, plots and supervises field survey data; performs field inspections; administers construction contracts; prepares daily progress and final reports when assigned to field duties.
• Interprets codes and regulations in the performance of plan check activities; coordinates plan review process with other departments and agencies.
• Administers and enforces City codes and standards on engineering projects.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; provides training to lower level staff; responds to questions and concerns from the general public, contractors and developers; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service concerns.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

• Principles, procedures, practices and standards of municipal engineering.
• Surveying methods and techniques.
• Strength of materials and stress analysis.
• Municipal engineering laws, ordinances, codes, specifications and plans; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations including Reedley Municipal Code, ordinances, and codes related to building construction.
• Engineering project inspection methods.
• Working knowledge of contract administration.
• Modern office practices, methods and equipment, including computers and applicable software.
• Operational characteristics and use of standard equipment used in the engineering profession.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

• Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications including CAD and GIS.
• Safely and effectively operate engineering tools and equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports.
• Make accurate engineering computations.
• Analyze and evaluate design drawings and specifications.
• Learn and apply established principles and practices of municipal civil engineering.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• The equivalent of three years of paraprofessional Engineering experience; or

• Three or more years of college-level coursework in Civil Engineering.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire or promotion, a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

• Position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.
• The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service.
• The need to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.
• Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold.
• The position entails working in situations that may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock, or mechanical hazards.
• The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders and drive motorized vehicles.

Salary : $89,424 - $108,696