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City of Long Beach CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT in Long Beach, California
CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
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CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
Salary
$1,643.76 - $2,601.44 Biweekly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
K12NN-25
Department
Multiple Departments - (CL)
Opening Date
12/13/2024
Closing Date
1/3/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Description
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DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 20, 2024, through 4:30 pm, Friday, January 3, 2025.
Salary Information:
$1,643.76 - $2,601.44 Bi-Weekly
Vacancy Information: Current vacancy is with the Utilities Department. This classification is also used in the Community Development, Harbor, Public Works, and Energy Resources Departments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under general direction and supervision, coordinates various aspects of project delivery and assists in the administration of construction projects from preconstruction through construction, and close-out phases; assists in the design and/or construction oversight of street improvements, utilities, and above-ground and underground utility features and structures and/or public works, harbor or airport improvements; assists with the review of data and reports; performs design drafting and calculations; evaluates survey data, physical test data of soils and construction materials; reviews construction boundaries and dimensions; reviews construction specifications and legal descriptions for easement dedications and quitclaims; prepares plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E) and project schedules; provides technical assistance or coordination to staff and consultants; researches and writes technical memos and reports; assists in preparations and/or review of conceptual and environmental studies; reviews plumbing plans, housing plans and structural designs for compliance with regulations; investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints; may assist in preparing grant applications; drafts, computes, writes, reviews and directs field operations involving gathering and compiling of field data for the layout and construction of streets, curbs, roads, sidewalks, subdivisions, utility, installations, buildings, and other projects; assists in the design of street improvements and underground structures principally in preparing plans, profiles, cross-sections, making quantity estimates, making horizontal and vertical alignment and curve computations and establishing tentative grades; reviews and responds to Requests for Clarification (RFC), Requests for Information (RFI), Change Order Proposal (COP) and Change Directives (CD) for quality assurance and merit; Reviews and monitors applications for payment and ensures projects are delivered within approved timelines; Performs site walks to verify field conditions and develop progress or status reports; Maintains project files and logs that include correspondence, contractor invoices and progress statements, change orders as well as claims, and extra services; Coordinates progress meetings with contractors, project managers, and field staff; prepares agendas and records meeting minutes and follows up on action items; Acts as support staff in the collection of contract data and documentation to resolve changes and claims; and performs other related duties as required.
This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties is detailed in the Civil Service Commission approved CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/classspecs/8927?keywords=civil%20engineering%20assistant&pagetype=classSpecifications) class specification.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet the following requirements in option A or B:
Option A. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field(proof required)*.
OR
Option B. Possess an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certificate recognized by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers(proof required)*.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Candidates must possess all of the following:
Knowledge of principles, best practices, procedures and methods of civil engineering;
Knowledge of engineering mathematics;
Knowledge of field survey and construction practices;
Knowledge of English usage, grammar and punctuation;
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees, the public and members of various organizations and outside agencies;
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations;
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications;
Ability to collect, analyze, compile, and arrange technical, statistical, and related information;
Ability to use computers and other electronic devices;
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people including City personnel, state, and federal agencies, private organizations and businesses, contractors, members of the public, elected officials, by consistently exercising tact, initiative, prudence, and good judgment;
Ability to work with co-workers and members of the public through effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
Reviews and monitors applications for payment and ensures projects are delivered within approved timelines;
Performs site walks to verify field conditions and develop progress or status reports;
Maintains project files and logs that include correspondence, contractor invoices and progress statements, change orders as well as claims, and extra services;
Coordinates progress meetings with contractors, project managers, and field staff; prepares agendas and records meeting minutes and follows up on action items;
Acts as support staff in the collection of contract data and documentation to resolve changes and claims;
A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be place on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Qualified candidates meeting the minimum qualifications withapplications received by Friday, December 27, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible listfor this recruitment. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. K12NN-25 CEAssist:BT CSC 12/18/2024
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
· Deferred Compensation
· Credit Union Membership
· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Free Employee Parking
· Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT in the subject line .Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?ng the application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents for this job that you are applying for?
Yes
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Civil Engineering Assistant candidates must meet one (1) of the following options at the time of filing and should submit proof requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field(proof required). OR Possess an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certificate recognized by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers(proof required). Please select from the list below that BEST describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
No Bachelors degree or EIT CA certification. Selecting this answer will disqualify my application.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
EIT certificate from the CA State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of principles, best practices, procedures and methods of civil engineeringis required.Please describe in detail your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to the aforementioned.Do not copy and paste your resumeYour response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate NONE.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of engineering mathematicsis required.Please describe in detail your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to the aforementioned.Do not copy and paste your resumeYour response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate NONE.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of field survey and construction practicesis required.Please describe in detail your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to the aforementioned.Do not copy and paste your resumeYour response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate NONE.
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ADDITIONAL (optional): As indicated on the job bulletin, this classification is utilized in multiple departments. and the immediate needs are in the Utilities Department. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in departments utilizing this classification. Please indicate which additional departments you are interested in; select all that apply.
Utilities
Public Works
Harbor
Energy Resources
Community Development
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:By answering "yes", I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing online. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being considered incomplete. Proofs may include the following: • DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference • College transcripts or degree with a conferred date and field of study • Certifications or licenses for coursework completed • Educational equivalency for foreign college transcripts or degree Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )
ment above?
Yes
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By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.
Yes
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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following:1) I have personally completed the information provided and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the statements above.
Yes
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Agency
City of Long Beach
Department
Multiple Departments - (CL)
Address
Civil Service Department
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
(562) 570-6202
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach
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