INYO COUNTY ANNOUNCES AN OPEN RECRUITMENT FOR:
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
| DEPARTMENT: | Public Works |
| LOCATION: | Independence, CA |
| SALARY: | Range 78 $4756 $4989 $5244 $5506 $5781** |
** BENEFITS: CalPERS Retirement System (2% at 55) – employee contribution of 7% paid by Inyo County. Medical plan – employee responsibility for employee and dependent monthly premium is 1% of base salary on PERS Choice plan; 100% of employee and dependent monthly premium paid for dental and vision; $20,000 term life insurance policy on employee. Vacation – 10 days per year during the first three years; 15 days per year after three years; 1 additional day for each year of service after ten years to a maximum of 25 days per year. Sick leave – 15 days per year. Flex (personal days) – 5 days per fiscal year. Paid holidays – 11 per year.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This is the fully qualified level in the professional engineering series. Incumbents typically have overall responsibility for the preparation of engineering designs and specifications for public works facilities involving roads, bridges, structures, airports, water systems, and related projects. Incumbents may coordinate and/or supervise the work of other engineering staff in the preparation of designs or the performance of other engineering work on an assigned project basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES : Under limited direction, plans, assigns, directs the work of nonprofessional engineering personnel or personally performs work in the planning, design, survey, construction of public works projects including roads, bridges, structures, water systems, airports, and related structures; assigns and supervises or personally performs the more difficult phases of design and layout on these projects; supervises or personally performs the preparation of maps, plans, charts, estimates, or diagrams; supervises the maintenance of various engineering records and performs engineering office work in connection with cost analyses and progress reports; confers with supervisor during preliminary and design stages of work and discusses technical and policy problems; provides technical information to other engineers and the public; works with utilities and land and water companies in matters of relocation and rights of way; supervises or personally performs inspection and testing required under county contracts and all inspections for highway projects under the Federal Aid Program; supervises traffic surveys; coordinates survey work and materials testing; trains and evaluates the performance of personnel; prepares complex engineering reports; other related duties as needed.
Education/Experience : Four years of professional civil engineering experience with an emphasis in public works or a related field. A valid California Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
Knowledge of : Basic principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as applied to the planning, designing, construction, maintenance, and operation of roads, bridges, structures, airports, water systems, and related systems; methods, materials, and equipment used in highway, building, bridge, and water system construction; properties and uses of materials used in the construction thereof; common descriptions of real property and engineering surveying.
Ability to : Plan, design, and supervise the construction of highways, bridges, structures, utilities, and related systems; train and supervise professional and non-professional engineering personnel; prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates, quantity estimates, and comprehensive engineering reports; establish and maintain project files and records including financial records; prepare clear, concise reports; analyze complex problems, evaluating alternatives and make sound recommendations; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; ability to stand, sit, bend squat, climb, kneel, twist, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds in the course of work.
Special requirements : Must possess or obtain by appointment date a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; must successfully complete County background check and physical examination, including drug screen, prior to employment.
NEPOTISM POLICY : A copy of Inyo County Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 107, is available upon request.
SELECTION : Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants. All items listed under Employment Standards may be used as criteria for the screening of applicants. Those meeting the greatest number of criteria will be considered the most highly qualified and may be called for an oral interview.
APPLICATION : This recruitment will remain open until position is filled. Must apply on Inyo County application form. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to Resume” or “See Attached”. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THAT MAY BE USED FOR ONE YEAR IN FILLING COUNTY-WIDE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUAL SWITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.
CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout Inyo County in the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Shoshone, and Tecopa). Additionally, the County of Inyo has work sites located in Mono County. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head.
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Last Updated:
January 21, 2008