The City of Oxnard's Community Development Departments is seeking an Associate Engineer to join the team!
*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Assist the City Engineer in the Floodplain Management and Review operations within the Department.
Provide floodplain management guidance related to community drainage improvements, flood protection, floodplain management, and flood mitigation projects.
Provides engineering analysis and comments on all phases of civil engineering land development plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits.
Lead the land development permitting process for assigned projects from start to finish. This may include preparation of permit packages, project tracking through the permitting process, plan checking, updating internal/external staff, calculating permit fees, and issuing permits.
Under general supervision, performs various professional level civil engineering work related to floodplain management and the planning, design, review and construction of land development improvement plans; identifies City requirements and establishes conditions of approval for land development; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; confers with developers, contractors, consultants, and representatives of other agencies regarding facilities and infrastructure development; assists in the training of lower level engineering positions; and performs related duties as required.
Payroll/Classification Title: Associate Engineer
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer in that it provides advanced journey-level engineering and construction project management work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact the achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management
WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm and alternate Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.
Essential Functions
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
Reviews, evaluates, develops and/or verifies plans, specifications, proposals, contracts, designs and/or other technical documents; monitors compliance with goals, standards, policies, procedures, codes, regulations and related laws. May assign work and monitor the completion of work by others.
Coordinates reviews and meetings with architects, engineers, departments/divisions, regulatory agencies, inspectors, consultants, public representatives and/or other engineering project/program- related resources; provides technical subject matter expertise and professional engineering support; reviews and reports on progress of action items and/or projects.
Troubleshoots, investigates and resolves issues related to projects or processes in assigned area; monitors compliance-related items and issues; performs research and analysis; provides recommendations and implements solutions.
Prepares and maintains reports, studies, agendas, schedules, correspondence, estimates, technical engineering documents and/or other project management-related documentation; delivers presentations; researches, prepares and presents recommended solutions and process enhancements.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or directly related field
Experience:
Three (3) years of professional engineering, architecture and/or construction/ project management experience in area of assignment.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.
Engineer In Training (EIT)
