Consulting Assistant - Engineering Inspections

Consulting Assistant - Engineering Inspections

Salary

$30.90 - $45.00 Hourly

Location

City Hall - 300 North Coast Highway - Oceanside, CA

Job Type

Hourly Extra-Help

Job Number

2627-22

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time, Consulting Assistant in the Development Services Department, Engineering Division.

Under general direction, a Consulting Assistant provides Citywide professional expertise and project assistance in a particular field; and also provides management/staff consultation and policy/procedure administration assistance.

The current needs for the Engineering Division are for a Consulting Assistant that has completed at least 90 semester units (be in the second half of Junior Year) of a civil engineering curriculum. The Consulting Assistant will provide assistance to the City Land Surveyor and the CIP and Land Development Engineers with project management; light design and project calculations duties as assigned; field and office surveying; review of progress payments and project schedule; review grading plans, erosion control plans, storm water plans, and hydrology and/or hydraulic calculations; and other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

This position is a temporary, hourly, extra-help position which does not include leave or medical benefits, and will not exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: inspection of public works construction projects to ensure quality of work; interpretation of construction plans, grade sheets and specifications; application of public works safety standards and requirements, City and local laws, codes, ordinances, specifications and standards; prepare accurate and concise daily inspection reports; entering and walking into construction sites; inspecting underground construction, street construction, landscape construction, and irrigation systems; identification of plant materials; attendance at site and staff meetings; communication both oral and written, with contractors, project managers, City staff and the public; and other duties as required.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: responsible for direction, consultation, and dissemination of professional information to management, staff and policy makers; researches, interprets, revises, and creates policies; provides assistance to management and staff for projects; maintains positive communications with management and staff; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Public administration policies and practices.
• Computer business software, including spreadsheet software.
• Modern principles of inspection techniques and materials used in assigned public works projects.
• Safety standards and requirements in public works construction.
• City and local laws, codes, ordinances, specifications and standards relating to public works construction.
• Approved street construction methods and materials.
• Underground construction methods and safety requirements.
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering and mapping.
• Mathematics as applied to inspecting public works projects.
• Field practices of landscape construction.
• Operation of irrigation systems.
• Plant materials including identification, growth habits, nutritional requirements and pest control.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Prioritize and determine workload.
• Exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
• Interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Prepare written reports and other correspondence as required as part of the grant funded program.
• Read and interpret basic public works construction plans, grade sheets and specifications.
• Apply proper inspection techniques to obtain specified construction defined by City requirements and contract awards.
• Understand grades and mixes of asphalt and cement construction materials.
• Estimate quantities and make accurate arithmetical calculations.
• Inspect the installation and maintenance of landscaped properties.
• Identify deviations from approved construction plans and take appropriate action.
• Maintain and update accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Prior office engineering experience is preferred, completion of 90 semester units of engineering curriculum will take place of the training and experience noted herein.

Experience: Two years experience inspecting a wide variety of public works construction.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training involving inspection of public works projects.

License: A current, valid California driver license.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Office environment and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, heat, smoke, fumes, gases; inclement weather conditions; exposure to computer screens, and extensive public contact.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; entering and walking through construction sites; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings, and conduct public works inspections.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. The most appropriately qualified individuals may be invited to an oral interview to assess job-related qualifications.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Changes to Accrued Paid Sick Leave

for Hourly Extra Help & Part-Time Employees

Effective January 1, 2024

Senate Bill (SB) 616 went into effect January 1, 2024 as an amendment to SB 1522. The new bill increases the number of sick leave hours accrued and sick leave hours able to be used by Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees in a calendar year. It will not apply to retired annuitants. The law states that, unless exempt, the part- time employee is entitled to receive the minimum requirements for paid sick leave. The City of Oceanside will ensure that part-time employees will accrue paid sick leave pursuant to the minimum requirements stated in the California Labor Code §245 et seq. which provides that an employee:

a. May accrue 1 hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 80 hours per year;

b. May request and use up to 5 days or 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year;

c. May not be terminated or retaliated against for using or requesting the use of accrued paid sick

leave; and

d. Has the right to file a complaint against an employer who retaliates or discriminates against an

employee for

1. requesting or using accrued sick days;

2. attempting to exercise the right to use accrued paid sick days;

3. filing a complaint or alleging a violation of Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the

California Labor Code;

4. cooperating in an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of this Article

or opposing any policy or practice or act that is prohibited by Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the California Labor Code.

Sick leave accruals for Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees cannot be used in the first 90 days of employment for newly hired employees. If unused, up to 40 hours can roll into the next calendar year in the Pay Period containing January 1. A maximum of 80 hours can be retained annually after roll over, however only 40 hours can be used per year. The employer is not required to pay out accrued, unused paid sick days at the time of termination. If the employee is rehired within one year, previously accrued and unused paid sick days shall be reinstated.

Sick pay codes have been developed to use hourly sick leave:

• Code 24 - Sick HX Self
• Code 25 - Sick HX Family
• Code 26 - FMLA Sick HX Self
• Code 27 - FMLA Sick HX Family

Reports have been developed to help managers and supervisors in tracking leave usage. Employees will have access to view balances anytime in Oracle Time Entry. Balances will be updated each pay period and can be viewed on the electronic wage statement.

Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/paid_sick_leave.htm for additional information or contact Sarah Curtis in the Human Resources Department at (760) 435-3508 if you have questions.

01

Have you completed the twelfth grade or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current, valid California driver license? (If yes, submit a copy with your application).

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have 2 years of experience inspecting a wide variety of public works construction?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed at least 90 semester units of civil engineering curriculum?

• Yes
• No

05

If you applying using university or college credits, please describe your course work-level classes and highlight any projects you have participated in on the collegiate level, including any senior projects.

06

Pleas describe the types of CIP design or plan review, CIP project management, construction and/or subdivision projects that you have experience inspecting within the last two years. PLEASE INCLUDE DATES AND LOCATION OF EXPERIENCE.

07

Please describe any specialized training (courses, certifications, etc.) you have in inspections of public works projects. PLEASE INCLUDE DATES TRAINING WAS OBTAINED AND NAME OF THE TRAINING.

08

Please describe any engineering or surveying office experience you have and how long you have been engaged providing these services.

09

Please describe any specialized programs you have used, i.e., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, BlueBeam, TRAKiT, Trimble, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Required Question

Employer City of Oceanside

Address 300 North Coast Highway, City Hall South

Oceanside, California, 92054

Phone 760-435-3511

Website http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us