CITY OF
ATASCADERO
IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
Associate Civil Engineer
(Stormwater Manager)
Public Works
Department
¨ Salary Range
(per month): $5,881.34 - $7.148.81
¨ Filing Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday June 1, 2016
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Applications may be obtained from the City
of Atascadero website at www.atascadero.org,
at City Hall which is located at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA, or by
calling (805) 461-5000 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A
completed, signed, and scanned City of Atascadero employment application form
may be emailed to jobs@atascadero.org
by the final filing deadline stated above. A resume of three pages or less may
supplement the application but may not be substituted for it. All
statements made on the application are subject to verification; false
statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge. Please note: Once the recruitment has been publicly
posted for ten (10) calendar days, the City reserves the right to stop
accepting applications prior to the posted deadline if a sufficient number of
well qualified applications have been received. Therefore, to ensure
application consideration, all prospective candidates are strongly encouraged
to apply as early as possible.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
All City application forms received by the
final filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, neatness and
job-related qualifications. The testing procedure may include, but is not
limited to: the initial paper screening and an oral interview(s). A select
number of top applicants will be invited to interview. Once an offer of
employment has been made, the candidate will be required to pass a Livescan
fingerprint background check and finally a medical examination which will be
administered by the City medical consultant. Following appointment, there is a
minimum twelve (12) month probationary period, which is the final phase of the
selection process.
THE POSITIONUnder limited supervision, performs a wide
variety of complex administrative and engineering work with an emphasis on
management of the City’s stormwater program, development review, and other
public works projects and programs as assigned. The Associate Civil Engineer
title is reserved for licensed professional engineers while the Associate
Engineer title is for non-licensed engineers.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance. City pays a monthly contribution towards health insurance premiums for employee and dependent coverage. Retirement Plan is a CalPERS tiered system. There are no FICA deductions. 457 Deferred Compensation plans are available. 10-20 vacation days annually depending on length of service. 48 hours Administrative Leave annually. 11 observed holidays annually. 1 floating holiday annually. 12 days paid sick leave annually.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
Coordinates
and participates in the review and oversight of development plans involving
on-site improvements, public (off-site) improvements, subdivision maps,
stormwater and traffic reports; manages the City’s Stormwater Management
Program including overseeing the MS4 Permit Guidance Document, reviewing and
enforcing stormwater control plans, developing standards and policies, and
coordinating with RWQCB and others; assists with flood plain administration and
FEMA map revisions; reviews encroachment, grading, and street closure permits;
participates in capital project activities including design, preparing plans
and specifications, cost estimates, and inspections; coordinates work
responsibilities with other City departments, developers, consultants,
contractors, utility companies, other public agencies, and the public; may serve
as City liaison to various technical advisory groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
and Experience
– Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major
coursework in civil engineering or other applicable course of study; and
three years of engineering work experience in the planning, design, or
management of public infrastructure/facilities or private development -
experience in the areas of stormwater management and subdivision development is
highly desirable; or any combination of education and experience that
has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job
performance.
Necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – Knowledge of principles and practices of
civil engineering as applied to public works, including planning, design, and
construction. Considerable knowledge of subdivision development and stormwater
management, including pertinent local, state and federal laws, codes, rules and
regulations. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend a variety of technical
documents; preparing and presenting clear, concise administrative and technical
reports, correspondence and other information to a wide variety of audiences.
Proficient use of computers and software programs; experience with Microsoft
Office Suite; AutoCAD, ArcGIS experience preferred. Ability to communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain
cooperative human relations with those contacted in the course of work. Successfully
and productively manage the activities of multiple and complex projects and
assignments concurrently. Obtain and keep current all licensures and
certificates required for the position. Occasionally attend evening meetings
and work extended hours if necessary. Apply excellent customer service skills.
Possess team-oriented approach and be a team builder. Project an approachable,
friendly and professional demeanor.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s
License. Licensure as a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and Qualified SWPPP
Developer (QSD) is preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in
Civil Engineering with the State of California is favorable.
THE DEPARTMENT
With
approximately 27 full time employees and an annual budget of $6.5 million, the
Public Works Department is comprised of the divisions of Administration,
Engineering, Maintenance (Streets, Parks, and Buildings), Wastewater Collection
and Treatment, Transit, and Pavilion on the Lake. It is responsible for the
design, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and
facilities; including implementing the $50 million Capital Improvement Program
during the next 5 years.
THE CITY
Atascadero
was incorporated on July 2, 1979, and became fully operational on July 1, 1980.
The City encompasses an area of about 25
square miles with a population of approximately 28,000. Atascadero is located in San Luis Obispo
County, midway between the cities of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. The coast is a scenic twenty-minute drive away,
and there are excellent recreational, educational and cultural activities in
the immediate and adjacent area.
OTHER SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Upon
hire, new employees are required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the
United States and must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification
form. Successful candidate for hire must
present a current and valid California Driver’s License, a DMV driving record print-out
and proof of vehicle insurance. The
documents must be presented prior to starting work. The provisions of
this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any
provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without
notice. Please contact the City of
Atascadero City Manager’s Office by the final filing date if you will need
special accommodations due to a legally defined disability to participate in
this selection process.
CITY OF ATASCADERO – CITY MANAGER’S
OFFICE
6500 PALMA AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA
93422
805-461-5000
