R 3919
RESOLUTION NO. 3919
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
THE CIVIL ENGINEER JOB SERIES
WHEREAS, the Civil Engineer job series and salary ranges were approved in the
Service Employees' International Union Memorandum of Understanding, City Council
Resolution No. 3875; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") deems it in the best
interest of the City to establish a job description for the Civil Engineer job series which
includes the positions of Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer and Senior Engineer, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this
reference.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande that the Civil Engineer job series, which includes the positions of Assistant
Engineer, Associate Engineer, and Senior Engineer, is hereby established to perform
the duties and responsibilities set forth in the job description so attached hereto as
Exhibit "A".
This Resolution shall become effective as of May 24, 2006.
On motion of Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Arnold, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Costello, Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie, and Mayor Ferrara
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 23'd day of May, 2006.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
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TIM THY J. L, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
CIVIL ENGINEER
(ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, SENIOR)
Class spaclfications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of engineering functions in support of City land development, traffic, or capital
improvement programs; to coordinate and plan projects including preparation of proposals, reviewing
plans, preparing reports and coordinating construction activities; to ensure work quality and adherence to
established policies and procedures; and to perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to
assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this engineering series are flexibly staffed and candidates may be appointed at any level
depending upon the needs of the City and the qualifications of the candidate.
Assistant EnQineer - This is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. Since this class is typically
used as a training class, incumbents may have limited related work experience. Routine to more complex
work is performed requiring the application of fundamental engineering principles.
Associate EnQineer - This is the journey-level class within the Civil Engineer series. Employees within
this class perform the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional
instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating
procedures and policies. Assignments are increasingly difficult and complex, requiring the application of
professional knowledge and skills.
Senior EnQineer - This is the advanced journey-level class in the Civil Engineer series. Positions at this
level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the
complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties to
classes within this series. Empioyees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures
related to assigned area of responsibility and have the ability to work with a reasonable degree of
independence.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED,AND EXCERCISED
Receives immediate supervision form the Assistant City Engineer, Public Works and general supervision
from the Director of Public Works.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may
perform similar related tasks not listed here:
Essential Functions (All Positions):
1. Perform a variety of professional engineering functions related to land development, traffic or capital
improvement projects.
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CIVIL ENGINEER
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Essential Functions (Continued):
2. Coordinate and plan various capital improvement projects; prepare proposals to solicit professional
designs; coordinate various construction activities.
3. Prepare civil engineering designs for assigned projects utilizing a variety of computer software
programs; perform detailed calculations and computations; prepare and/or review the adequacy and
accuracy of computation, preliminary layouts, and design work from field and survey data.
4. Exercise engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and
appropriate laws and codes.
5. Prepare special engineering studies and reports; conduct comprehensive engineering studies for
water, sewer and street projects.
6. Perform necessary calculations to check engineering drawings prepared by outside consultants.
7. Conduct field inspections of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable
codes and regulations; provide resolutions to construction problems.
8. Provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems
during construction; review record drawings to ensure compliance with original plans and
specifications.
9. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in
the field of civil engineering.
10. Attend City Council, Traffic Commission and/or Planning Commission meetings; make staff
presentations.
11. Prepare detailed staff reports for City Council and Traffic Commission.
12. Assist in preparing the five-year capital improvement program.
13. Perform related field duties and responsibilities as required.
Essential Functions (Development Only):
1. Review and process land development applications; review project parameters with applicants and
explain City policies and procedures; make recommendations to proposed plans and prepare
conditions of approval.
2. Review final maps, conditions of approval, easement documents and agreements with the City
Attorney to ensure compliance with various legal standards.
3. Review traffic studies in accordance with the City's General Plan; make recommendations as
appropriate; maintain the City's traffic model.
MarQinal Functions:
1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledqe of:
. Operations, services and activities of public works engineering program.
. Modern and complex principles and practices of engineering design and construction.
. Principles and practices of engineering relative to assigned area.
. Principles and practices of project and construction management.
. Terminoiogy, methods, practices and techniques used in technical engineering report preparation.
. Principles and practices of project supervision and administration.
. Materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering projects.
. Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
. Construction principles, practices, methods and materials.
. Standard specifications for public works construction.
. Subdivision Map Act.
. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Abilitv to:
. Perform engineering duties in support of land development, traffic, or capital improvement projects.
. Perform construction project management duties.
. Manage time efficiently to complete assigned tasks.
. Ensure project compliance with appropriate Federal, State and local rules, laws and regulations.
. Coordinate phases of construction projects and prepare progress reports.
. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and
implement recommendations in support of goals.
. Prepare and maintain technical engineering records, and prepare comprehensive reports.
. Develop, review and modify engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
. Exercise engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
. Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
. Prepare clear written communications, including ietters and staff reports.
. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and TralninQ Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities ;s qualifying. A typical way
to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
A combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Traffic or
Transportation Engineering or a related field, and depending on assignment, related experience in civil,
traffic, construction or water resource planning as follows:
Assistant Engineer:
One year of qualifying related work experience and an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
issued by the State of California is highly desirable.
Associate Engineer:
Three years professional work experience, preferably with a public agency; or two years
experience equivalent to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Arroyo Grande. Engineer in
Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California is required.
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Experience and Trainin~ Guidelines (continued):
Senior Engineer:
Three years professional experience, preferably with a public agency and registration in the State
of California as a Professional Civil Engineer.
All positions require the possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions:
Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, noise, dust and
inclement weather conditions; may work around heavy construction equipment; moving objects/vehicles.
Phvsical Conditions:
Essential functions require maintaining physicai condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for
prolonged periods of time, and for traveling to various locations.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution
NO',3919 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 23rd day of May
2006.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 25th day of
May 2006.
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