ENGINEERING AIDE – CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES Full Time

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Aide to fill one (1) vacancy in the City Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department.   The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate will provide engineering aide for the design of street and storm drain improvement projects including Flood Control, Drainage, Street and Grading improvements. 

The Engineering Aide performs para-professional office and field engineering work. Drafts engineering documents, provides field surveys and project design, performs calculations, and designs general layout for various projects.

This position will also have CAD practical exam immediately following the interview.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Depending on area of assignment, perform and deliver a wide range of customer and engineering services and aide for the City and its Engineers and Engineering Technicians; perform routine, general, and less complex work under direct supervision for multiple departments and projects.
• Create, design, and draft base map for infrastructure upgrades; use and operates various computer equipment, software, and hardware to create competent designs and make modifications to existing designs.
• Perform field survey and measurement work to ensure accuracy in drawings and calculations; gather, compile, and organize various actual measurements for locations of vaults, manholes, transformers, etc. for future engineering designs and construction plans.
• Perform construction observation to document and memorialize Capital Improvement Projects and ensure compliance with construction specifications and plans.
• Assist, support, and engage with other engineers to complete required drawings and designs; provide clerical and general support for various tasks and engineering related work; attend consistent meetings and engage with Engineering staff to ensure work is being done accurately and effectively.
• Plot and issues drawings to be given to construction crews and inspection crews; coordinate work and delivery of documents and ensures all parties involve have access to drawings and sketches; edit, review, and update documents and drawings as needed; ensure all revisions and modifications are communicated.
• Calculate and determine the quantity of materials being used in a project for central stores to accommodate the project needs; determine necessary equipment, develop cost estimates, and calculated usage to ensure facilities are not over extended or overworked.
• Respond to emails, calls, and general questions and inquiries from a variety of customers and construction personnel.
• Process, submit, and track engineering paperwork for the department and the City; provide technical support for engineering related tasks; perform work in changing areas of assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: One year of experience in the planning, design and/or engineering phases of (depending upon assignment) streets, sewers, storm drains; or electric/water facilities.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2 year of experience of latest version of AutoCAD or 1 year of Civil3D.
• The knowledge of drawing plans for street or sewer or storm drain  is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office– Word and PowerPoint

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
 1) Completed Employment Application
 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
 
PLEASE NOTE:   FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  
 
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  
 
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
 
NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 
 
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. 

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.