Senior Civil Engineer Job Announcement
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Number: 27709-A
Department: County Wide
Opening Date: July 10, 2017
Closing Date: Continuous
Benefits:
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00pm on: 11/7/25, 1/2/26, *2/13/26, 3/6/26, 5/1/26, 7/6/26, 9/4/26, 11/6/26, 1/1/27
Incumbents are responsible for a variety of civil engineering work in connection with the design, surveying, testing of materials and construction of public works projects. Public works projects include, but are not limited to roads and bridges; traffic control system design; drainage, water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment; airports; new building construction and remodels; and other structures and projects.
Senior Civil Engineer is characterized by the assignment of responsibility for a specific program, functioning either as a project/resident engineer or acting in a staff engineering capacity assisting major division chiefs in determining and fulfilling program responsibilities of the division. The position calls for the exercise of a high degree of initiative, technical proficiency, and judgment. Supervision over professional engineers, including one or more Associates, is normally required of this class, but assignments may be of a highly specialized and very responsible function that does not require supervision of others. In developmental programs, or programs which rely on the services of private consulting firms, this class may supervise few direct subordinates. The Senior is distinguished from the lower class of Associate by the level of responsibility and difficulty and variety of engineering work performed. A Senior is normally responsible for all phases of a major program, whereas an Associate is responsible for one or more individual projects within a program.
Incumbent(s) receive general direction from a higher level manager and exercise(s) direct and indirect supervision over lower level professional staff, technical, and clerical personnel. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of
Applicable to All Options
Principles and practices of civil engineering Methods and materials used in the design and construction of varied civil engineering projects Budget preparation Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision Laws and regulations pertaining to public works construction and design
General Option
Civil engineering principles and practices applicable to construction, material testing administration, solid waste management Design of park facilities, parking lots and other miscellaneous civil engineering projects County surveyor and permit functions Laws and regulations pertaining to these programs
Airport Option
Engineering practices and principles applicable to planning and designing airfield and aircraft navigation facilities/equipment, roadways, traffic control and signaling, vehicle parking, sewer facilities, flood control and storm drainage, and water supply Federal, state and local laws ordinances and regulations pertaining to airport facilities Policies and procedures for coordinating airports projects with other Federal, State, County and other local agencies Financial management practices pertaining to the preparation and monitoring of capital improvement program project descriptions, and FAA grants Project management practices pertaining to the preparation of preliminary design and cost estimates for determining project budgetary needs, including other County departments project support costs, and the identification of other branches and/or departments resource needs for design and construction projects
Highway Engineering Option
Specialized civil engineering principles and practices applicable to streets and highways Survey and construction practices related to highway projects Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to highway and bridge construction and use Traffic control system design Traffic system management concepts
Sanitary Engineering Option
Specialized principles, practices, and methods of sanitary engineering Bacteriological, biological, physical, chemical, and other quality control processes involved in the treatment of wastewater Laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment, collection, distribution and quality control requirements
Water Resources Engineering Option
Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of hydraulics, hydrology, water supply, hydraulic structures, drainage and flood control Laws and regulations pertaining to these subjects, as well as to ground and surface waters and water distributing agencies
Ability To
Plan, supervise and direct the work of professional and technical staff Analyze engineering and managerial problems and work out effective solutions Evaluate and perform difficult design work; perform feasibility and cost analysis studies Write reports, specifications, and contract documents Make written and verbal presentations to professional and civic groups Work effectively with subordinates, superiors, official bodies, and the general public
Minimum Qualifications
Current registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. AND Three years of full-time experience as a registered engineer performing duties which have included difficult and complex civil engineering projects with responsibilities comparable to those of a project, resident, or operations engineer for public works projects. Experience to be applied must be comparable to that of an Associate Civil Engineer within County of Sacramento service. Two years of this experience shall be in the option being tested. A Masters Degree in the option being tested may be substituted for one year of the experience.
General Qualifications
Drivers License: A valid California Drivers License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Drivers License, may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
Certification Requirements: Per Health and Safety Code, Sections 18949.25 - 18949.31, incumbents may be required to obtain a certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County, within two years of date of hire or assignment.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods, frequently stand and walk Have manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination need to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and drafting equipment Have corrected vision in order to review plans and specifications and perform other essential functions of the job Occasionally walk on uneven terrain at construction sites, etc.
Employment Information
Application and Testing Information
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Application Instructions
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Supplemental Questionnaire
The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Employee Benefits
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
Promotion and Open Examinations
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
Continuous Filing Examinations
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
Eligible Lists
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
Examination Ratings
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination.
Appeal Process
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Veterans Preference
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination.
Selection and Placement
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Minimum Qualifications
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted.
Promotion and Open Examinations
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
Open Examinations
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
Continuous Filing Examinations
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
Eligible Lists
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
Examination Ratings
Unless