Assistant Engineer

Under general supervision, performs professional engineering work in the design, evaluation and construction of street, storm, sewer, and other public work projects; reviews engineering reports, drawings and calculations for buildings, structures, streets, sewers and other public works facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances; performs other related duties as required.

The Assistant Engineer is the journey level class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. Assignments are generally limited in scope and performed within an established procedural framework. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Associate Civil Engineer in that the latter requires registration as a Civil Engineer in the state of California, performs more difficult and complex civil engineering tasks. 

• Must possess the equivalent of three years of paraprofessional Engineering experience or three or more years of college level coursework in Civil Engineering
• A valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training from the State of California
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list. 

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list. 

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.