KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of civil engineering, sanitary engineering and administration. Design, construction and operation of sanitary and public works facilities. Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports & recommendations. Sewer, pump stations, streets, storm drains, buildings, parks and other public works projects. Laws and codes related to civil engineering, enviromental health and sanitary engineering. Principles of organization, administration, budget and supervision. Personal computers and related engineering software.

ABILITY TO:

Supervise a cadre of engineering professionals and paraprofessionals. Perform design engineering. Prepare plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams and make sketches. Deal with contractors, engineers and their representatives. Use a PC and related engineering software. Make complex engineering calculations and prepare plans and specifications. Supervise the preparation of engineering records and prepare technical reports. Evaluate and resolve engineering problems. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Six years of increasingly responsible public work construction and maintenance experience.

Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in evenings or on weekends and indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and uses personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.