QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of civil engineering or traffic engineering and road design.
Water, recycled water, sewer and storm drain design and grading techniques.
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
Engineering design principles and practices.
Construction and construction management principles and practices in the public works industry.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical civil and wet utilities report preparation or traffic engineering report preparation.
Recent developments, new technology and trends, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil or traffic engineering.

Ability to:
Develop, review and modify civil engineering/CIP project plans, designs, and specifications.
Maintain technical civil engineering records and prepare reports.
Develop, review and modify civil engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to Public Works and CIP projects.
Perform technical research and solve engineering problems.
Operate computer engineering systems.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Education/Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Three years of responsible Civil Engineering and CIP projects experience.

Education/Training:
Possession of a Bachelors degree from and accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses/Credentials:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California at the time of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver License within six months of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:
The work environment takes place indoors within an office environment and outdoors in the field. May be exposed to varying weather conditions when working outdoors in the field.

Physical Requirements:
While working within the office, work may require extensive sitting and some standing and walking; while working outdoors in field or construction sites, work may require frequent standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Some degree of lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of plans, blueprints, boxes and files.
Bending, stooping, and climbing when conduction inspections or performing other related tasks.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, handle plans, files and documents.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Visual acuity to see/read documents and computer screen.
Operate motorized vehicles.

Supplemental Information:

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.

Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at http://san-clemente.org/jobs. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.

In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.