Job Details

Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional civil engineering work in the field and office; may act as resident engineer on very large or complex construction projects; may supervise subordinate professional and sub professional engineering personnel; and performs related duties as required. The County of Santa Cruz is now recruiting for three positions in the Civil Engineer Series. Applications are being accepted for: Civil Engineer ($9,831-12,442/month), Associate Civil Engineer ($8,923-11,287/month) and Assistant in Civil Engineering ($8,242– 9,642/month) and hiring selection is planned for top candidates for each vacancy from candidates at the various levels. The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational needs, following the successful completion of the probationary period. The current vacancies are in the Planning Permit Engineering Group and the Public Works Road Design sections of the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure. The Planning Permit Engineering Group is primarily responsible for reviewing development permits for site engineering requirements, compliance with the Public Works Design Criteria and the Subdivision Map Act; the County Grading, Erosion Control, and Geologic Hazards ordinances; and the geotechnical requirements of the California Building Code. The Public Works Road Design section is responsible for design work of various County transportation capital improvement projects, as well as storm damage road repair projects and bridge rehabilitation projects.

The Requirements: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be: Three years of experience performing as a registered engineer performing duties comparable to an Associate Civil Engineer in Santa Cruz County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License. (Must respond to field emergencies and inspections in County pick-up). Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Within two years of the date of hire, the employee in the lead position over the Building Plans Checkers must obtain certification by the ICBO as a Building Inspector AND one of the following specialty certifications: Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plans Examiner, Combination Inspector, or Building Code Accessibility Usability Specialist. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www2.santacruzcountyca.gov/personnel/Specs/EE1spec.html

Employee Benefits: ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or sick leave. HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state. MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents. DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage. VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage. RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees` Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security. LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance. DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions. DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.” H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program. HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees