Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer

Salary: $9,247.91 - $11,727.79 Monthly
Location : Livermore, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 24-4093-01
Department: Community Development
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 09/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Livermore is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer/Assistant Engineer, and Associate Civil Engineer to fill a position that will be part of a team in the Engineering Division.
For more information, CLICK HERE to review the job announcement.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Transportation and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer is the journey level classification in this series. Incumbents perform a variety of professional level engineering work requiring independent judgment. The Assistant Engineer is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer in that the latter has acquired Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer. The Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer classification is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer which functions as a project leader which may include supervisory responsibilities over professional and technical staff, whereas this classification has limited lead responsibility over professional staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is provided by the Associate Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, or Senior Transportation Engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide lead direction to paraprofessional engineering staff temporary employees, and volunteers.
Examples of Important and Essential Functions
General Engineering Duties/Computer Skills
Prepares legal descriptions of property; administers property acquisition for various projects; checks construction plans for accuracy and conformance with requirements; prepares California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation; acquires regulatory agency permits for assigned projects, utilizes personal computers to perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), word processing, project scheduling, spreadsheet and other functions; confers with contractors, engineers and property owners to resolve complaints; assists and works with other Sections within the Engineering Division on specific assigned tasks; and recommends engineering requirements within established procedures and standards.
Studies/Agreements
Conducts preliminary studies of engineering projects including making calculations, preparing budgets and project schedule, gathering supporting data, and analyzing alternatives; conducts utility master plan studies and fee updates; updates pavement management system; negotiates and prepares consultant agreements; and prepares applications for grant funding.
Project Design/Contract Administration
Acts as project engineer performing routine design work; prepares or administers through consultants final contract drawings, city standard contract document specifications, technical specifications, cost estimates and reports for capital improvement projects including road projects, street maintenance, sidewalk repair program, ADA improvements, grade separations, overpasses, interchanges, buildings, water distribution systems, storm drain systems, sewer collection systems, water reclamation plants, pumping systems, airports and golf courses; inspects construction projects; acts as resident engineer responsible for contract administration on assigned projects; and tracks budget and schedule for all assigned capital improvement projects.
Development Plan Review
Reviews plans, maps and easements; checks tentative maps; checks final maps, improvement plans and industrial/commercial building sites for conformance with conditions of approval, city plan check manual and city standards and policies; writes engineering conditions for new development including subdivisions, site plans, conditional use permits, planned unit developments; works in the City's permit center, as assigned; and assists with administering the City's lighting and landscaping assessment districts.
Transportation
Designs signing and striping plans, and traffic signals; monitors the City's traffic impact fee program; determines trip generation rates for development proposals; prepares and reviews traffic studies; reviews traffic aspects of development proposals; prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for capital improvement projects; reviews Traffic Impact Analysis for development projects; and conducts traffic surveys.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
Civil engineering principles, practices and methods; strengths, properties, and uses of materials in public works construction; CEQA documentation; right of way acquisition process, planning, design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; hydraulics, hydrology, mechanical, structural and sanitary engineering related to public works projects; traffic signal operation and traffic signal timing; effective report and technical specification writing requirements and techniques; Subdivision Map Act law; public works contract law; computer usage and specialized software applications; drafting instruments; techniques for effectively leading others; and effective communication techniques.
Demonstrated Skills to:
Prepare plans and specifications, maps, layouts and perform difficult mathematical calculations; direct the work of paraprofessional engineering staff and consultants; prepare clear and concise reports; utilize personal computers and computer software for CAD, word processing, spreadsheet, project scheduling, and specialized functions such as master plans, pavement management system, or database software; check development plans and write engineering conditions; conduct traffic studies; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of the work.
Ability to:
Effectively apply the required knowledge and skills in the daily performance of assigned duties; solve engineering problems while demonstrating excellent customer service and interpersonal relations with the public; and learn and apply the City's policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances that are necessary for this job classification.
Experience, Education and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related field. A current invitation letter from the California State Board of Registration to test in the next CA Registered Engineering licensing exam may substitute for two years of related college coursework towards the Bachelor's degree.
Training: Any recent training such as academic courses and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.
Certification: For Assistant Engineer: Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate with the State of California is required.
For Assistant Civil Engineer: Registration as a professional Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required. The R.E. receives a 5% differential over each salary step in the Assistant Engineer salary range.
License: Certain positions may require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City of Livermore.
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime, and be available on call as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during work and non-work hours; and work under adverse conditions such as in traffic, around heavy construction equipment, and in inclement weather.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; may drive a vehicle; read fine print on blueprints and computer monitors; converse by telephone, two-way radio, in person, and around the noise of heavy construction equipment and be heard and clearly understood; move across rough terrain and bridge scaffolding; climb in and out of sewer holes and trenches, up 25 foot ladders, and several flights of stairs; use drafting instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to safely lift and maneuver office supplies, blueprints, and boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Additional Information
Non-Exempt.
CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Association of Livermore Employees
Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Association of Livermore Employees. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2024
MOU TERM
10/01/2021 - 09/30/2025
SCHEDULED INCREASES
10/11/2021 2.0% + $725.40/year
10/10/2022 3.5% + $754.56/year
10/09/2023 2.5% + $777.36/year
10/07/2024 2.0% + $796.80/year
CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, and vision; unused balance paid in cash to employee.
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
FT - $60,000 EE coverage or PT - $30,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $5,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic PERS Misc Member - 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62

• Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of ServiceTotal Accrual Per Year
180.6 hrs
2-5120.12 hrs
6-10135.98 hrs
11-15160.94 hrs
16-19180.18 hrs
20+192.4 hrs
Prorated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 340 hours
HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
Holidays: 12 observed holidays or in lieu day off or if work 2.5 times pay.
Holiday-In-Lieu Pay: EE's assigned receive 7.5% of base salary, paid per pay period
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year
Pro-rated for part-time EE
SICK LEAVE USAGE:

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE: For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
• PARENTAL LEAVE: For non-birthing parent who becomes a parent due to adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child - 48 hours
• BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family): 3 regularly scheduled workdays of sick leave can be used for aunt or uncle.

FUNERAL LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Full-Time: 16 hours per year
Pro-rated for part-time EE.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)
ER contributes $75 per pay period, with required matching of $75 by EE
2024 Maximum:
Normal = $23,000
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Voluntary EE Participation
SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2024 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,200/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$850 per year/ paid in equal amounts per pay period
For Public Safety Dispatchers, Senior Public Safety Dispatchers, Supervising Public Safety Dispatchers, Police Clerks, Senior Police Clerk, Supervising Police Clerk, Animal Control Officers, Police Identification Technician, Supervising Property and Evidence Specialist, Property and Evidence Specialist, Community Service Specialists, Crime & Intelligence Analysts, and Crime Prevention Specialist.
SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Paid annually in July: $200/year for Meter Readers, and employees in Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Preservation Officer, and Building Inspector series who perform field work, and Public Works employees that are required to wear safety shoes or boots.
PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES
Reimbursement of up to $150/year for purchase of safety prescription glasses for EEs working in locations where there is a risk of eye injuries.
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
EEs regularly assigned to city facilities operating 24/7 - $2.50/hour for all hours worked when assigned to a shift requiring EE work at least 4 hours between 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Public Works EEs: $12.00/day for EE who operates Class A vehicle, min of 50%+ operation/day.
STANDBY PAY
2 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled work day
3 hours straight-time for standby on regularly scheduled days off and fixed City holidays
CALL BACK PAY
3 hours min @ OT rate for FLSA nonexempt. First 3 hours can't be taken as comp time but paid to EE.
WORK IN A HIGHER CLASS
If work min of 3 consecutive workdays, paid @ 5% differential or the minimum of the salary range of the higher classification.
COURT PAY/COURT CANCELLATION PAY
If in connection with EE's usual official duties, 3 hrs min @ OT, or 4 hrs min @ OT for those required to appear on normal day off or on graveyard shift.
SUPPORT SERVICES TRAINING OFFICER PAY
$90/pay period for full pay period while assigned.
BILINGUAL PAY
$60/pay period for both written & conversational. Must be certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director, and used on the job.
$35/pay period for conversation level as certified by Department Head and approved by Admin Services Director.
TELEPHONE PAY
20 minutes and for each minute exceeding 20 minutes at OT rate.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Standard = $40/month (if authorized)
See Administrative Regulation 36 for details.
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSE PAY
$35/pay period with valid CA Commercial Driver's License and valid DOT medical card.
OT COMP & COMP TIME OFF
OT for > 40 hrs/week or > 8 hrs/day in a reg scheduled day or hrs in excess of those normally scheduled & worked/day @ 1 ½ x reg. pay or Comp Time in lieu of OT for FLSA nonexempt. Accrued Comp Time in excess of 100 hours must be paid out.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.
FLSA WORK PERIOD
168 hour pay period beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., ending 7 days later on Sunday at 12:00 midnight. If an EE is not on this work week schedule, something must be in writing documenting EE's work week.
For WR Operator series: 168 hour period beginning Sunday at 12:00 midnight,
ending 7 days later on Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year
Benefits listed are for regular full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for 30-hour and 20-hour employees.
ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time
01
Do you currently possess a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate with the State of California?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you currently registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing?

• Yes
• No

03
Describe your experience processing Capital Improvement Projects as it relates to:A) Preparing budgets, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.B) Your experience with the public bidding and construction process.A "see resume" or similar response will be considered incomplete.
04
Describe your relevant experience related to construction management. Please include your specific roles and responsibilities.A "see resume" or similar response will be considered incomplete.
05
Describe your relevant experience related to project management. Include in your answer your specific roles and responsibilities.A "see resume" or similar response will be considered incomplete.
06
I hereby certify that my answers to the above questions are complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree and understand that any misstatement of the material facts contained in the application or supplemental questionnaire will cause me to forfeit all rights to employment with the City of Livermore.

• Yes
• No

Required Question