Associate Engineer/Senior Associate Engineer/Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

ABOUT THE CITY

Nestled in the heart of Ventura County, just minutes from California's scenic coastline, Camarillo offers a unique blend of small-town charm, a vibrant community spirit, and an exceptional quality of life as a forward-thinking and innovative local government, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding service while fostering a dynamic, empowered workforce that reflects the high standard to the community we serve. Discover more about us and our organizational culture here. Learn more about the Public Works Department here.

BENEFITS

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THE POSITION

We are hiring to fill one vacancy in the Capital Projects Division within the Public Works Department. Appointment may be filled at the Associate Engineer, Civil Engineer, Senior Associate Engineer, or Senior Civil Engineer level depending on experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with a can-do attitude who is always willing to assist where needed. Candidate must have professional public sector experience in the planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects; must be a clear communicator both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences, establish and maintain effective professional working relationships, be able to resolve conflict and be firm, when necessary, have excellent organization and computer skills. The position performs professional and technical level duties in support of the City's engineering services and activities; reviews and/or prepares plans, designs, specifications, of public works projects to ensure compliance with city codes, specifications, policies, and standards; serves as project manager on assigned projects; and responds to questions and inquires form the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering projects. Please click on this link to see the entire classification description: Associate Engineer Senior Associate Engineer Civil Engineer Senior Civil Engineer Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Associate Engineer:

Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate is desirable.

Senior Associate Engineer:

Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. Experience with engineering design and construction management is required. Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate is desirable.

Civil Engineer:

Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. Possession of a valid State of California Professional Engineer license is required.

Senior Civil Engineer:

Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. Possession of a valid State of California Professional Civil Engineer license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in office and field environments; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and lift moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to communicate verbally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites including construction sites; occasional exposure to outside weather or other hazardous conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The City of Camarillo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, or other factors. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Disaster Services Assignments As public employees, we play an enhanced role in the event of a disaster or other emergency in our community. You will be registered as a disaster services worker, and you will be issued a disaster services identification card. In the event of a disaster or other emergency, make sure that your family is safe and secure first, then report to your assigned emergency location. Temporary employees generally do not receive disaster services assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view the correspondence.

FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION, CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LISTED CLOSING DATE AND TIME. TENTATIVE FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JUNE 15 AND FINAL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF JUNE

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