Assistant Civil Engineer

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on capital improvement projects in the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department or the Public Works Department.

You will perform professional office and field civil engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of these projects.

This position requires a California PE license.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

The Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department maintains more than 50 parks and operates the largest public marina on the Bay.

Engineers in this department work on projects at parks, community centers, recreation centers, the waterfront, pools, camps, and related facilities and infrastructure.

The Public Works Department supports the City’s extensive network of public infrastructure. Engineers in this department work on projects across the city that advance City initiatives such as the Climate Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Vision Zero.

Program areas within Public Works include Facilities, Sanitary Sewers, Sidewalks, Streets, and Storm Drains.

See the full job class specification here : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / berkeley / classspecs / 105650

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is :

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to the City of Berkeley Junior Public Works Engineer classification.

Other requirements include :

• Possession of a California State Certification of Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Applicants must submit :

• Completed application
• Resume
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.

gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to :

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
• Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills;

problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification.

The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations : The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment.

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.

gov at the time of application.

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