Civil Engineer - Specialist

We are accepting applications to fill two (2) full-time Civil Engineer Specialist vacancies in the Public Works Department's Transportation Division in Santa Maria and Water Resources Division in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria.

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THE POSITION : Under general direction, performs complex, professional civil engineering work requiring advanced engineering knowledge in a specialized area such as drainage, roadway, bridge or traffic design;

flood control engineering and performs related duties as required.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW :

• Vacation : 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays : 13 days per year.
• Sick Leave : 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan : Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria : Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess :

• 7+ years working in any of the engineering specialties described below
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication and team loyalty with good judgment
• Solution-oriented strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
• Experience managing / supervising at least two (2) direct reports
• Ability to prepare and write clear and concise reports, and keep records organized accordingly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required;
• Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering;
• OR, a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS :

• Application Review : Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Application Ranking : Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their application.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : September 26, 2024. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com .

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