Civil Engineer - Senior

Placer County is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Community Development Resource Agency (Building Services and Engineering & Surveying Division).

This is an exciting leadership position that includes supervision of an engineering team. The position will have direct involvement with multiple County departments and divisions, as well as interfacing with developers, applicants, private engineers, and numerous agencies. The ideal candidate should possess a strong desire and technical engineering skill set to lead other County staff towards the delivery of successful projects along with a high comfort level and aptitude with oral and written communications to foster positive relationships internal and external to the County for the greater good of the communities we serve.

Community Development Resource Agency - Building Services: Building Services, the Countys building department, is responsible for reviewing construction drawings, issuing building permits, and conducting field inspections of private development to ensure compliance with the Placer County Code and State of California Title 24 Building Standards Code (building code). This position is a working supervisor responsible for the day-to-day operations of the commercial and industrial plan check team.

Community Development Resource Agency - Engineering & Surveying Division: This division provides review and oversight of grading, drainage, water quality, and site infrastructure improvements for private land development projects; performs construction inspection services; issues Grading Permits; oversees permitted surface mining operations; assigns addresses; reviews and records maps for the subdivision of land within the unincorporated areas of Placer County. This position is for a working supervisor responsible for the day-today operations of the Construction Inspection team providing construction inspection services of site improvements required for private land development projects, as well as for mines regulated under SMARA. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of construction project management, construction methods and standards, and have good interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

Salary:

$59.60 - $74.44/hour; $10,330.67 - $12,902.93/month; $123,968.00 - $154,835.20/year

This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.

Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Note: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.

Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in an appropriate discipline as issued by the State of California.
• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

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Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.