Ability to: learn basic principles, practices and facilities used in civil or structural engineering, soils engineering, municipal engineering, design, construction and maintenance and topographical construction surveying; learn State laws and local ordinances relating to engineering projects; assist in the preparation of plans and specifications; assist in the review of estimates; prepare reports; learn to collect, analyze and interpret data; learn and interpret laws, ordinances and other related documents; learn to interpret maps and blue prints; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Note: All Assistant Engineers, Associate Engineers, Assistant and Associate Land Surveyors, or Plan Check Engineers who become registered by the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer, Professional Traffic Engineer, Land Surveyor or Licensed Architect when registration is not a requirement of the position held, shall receive five percent (5%) additional compensation.