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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - January 15, 1992 (56)OF CITY OF LODI ,NCFNDA TTTT,F: Title. Changes for .crani -)r Civ1.1 F.r►ginrer. A::s+::!- tnt f'ivil Engtneer MEETING DATE: January 15, 1992 PRRPARFD RY- Porgonnel Dir*vt rsr RECOKMENDED ACTION: To chfanye thf, t. i 10,; of Junior Civil Engineer ,enc Assistant C''j i I Engineer I o Junior Frig 1 nee r ;tnd Assistant F.ny ineer BACKGROUND IN3'ORMATTON: TI)e California Laird of Registration for Professionh# F;aiginoers has mandil.ed that only positions bs tho F.oard as Professional Civil Engineers can contain Lhf we) rd "civil" in their titles. Currently the Junior Cfvi1 Enginec-r and 7:.sist;rnt. Civil Engineer c1msa;1ficntions do not coiju 1 r f, rc,(3 ieft era t ion as Professional Civil Engineers. To be in compliance with Lhe Nan rd': re9uiat ion, tnr word "civil" is being deleted f r"n th�)1 i a i t le8 , Ot.her minor rf UntcA changes hove b-ean trade tc t hk , specifications to mha j n t �-� i n correctness. FUNDING: None � zasanne M. N�,rl«�h Personnel Director ,TKN/ 1 ra cc: �hrbli.c Works Director C0UNC0CV/TXTA.Q4P APPROVED: l THOMAS A. PETERSON ` City Manager M CI'T'Y OF L01)I January 15, 1992 JUNIOR ENGINEER f% -S I STANT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE C i '� I I, ENGINEER DY'.F'INITION: Performa professional engineeriny work in the planning, design, and construction of public works and related projects. Assumes varying degrees of responsibility for the engineering requirements of water, sewer. storm drain, streets and other projects, depending upon class level. This is a flexible staffed class series in that the Junior level position rray reasonably expect to progress to the Assistant level with training, satisfactory performance, and obtaining proper certification. Similarly, the Assistant may expect to progress to the Associate level. DISTINGUISHING CRARAO"T RI STICS: Junior Engineer This is the entry level in the professional engineering class series. Positions in this class differ from Assistant Engineers in that they are not expected to idiatelt/ perform a wide range of engineering tasks or be familiar with City engineering policies and procedures. Unlike the Assistant. they would rarely exercise lead supervision over other engineering positions. Assistant Engineer This class is between the entry level and full journey level classes in the professional engineering class series. Positions in this class differ from the entry level (Junior Engineer) in that they perform a wider range of tasks, are more familiar with City projects and regulations, and are required to possess an Engineer -In -Training certificate from the State. The Assistant differs from the Associate Civil Engineer in that the Associate performs the most difficult engineering tasks while the Assistant performs moderately difficult tasks. The Associate regularly exercises indirect supervision over other professional engineers while the Assistant does so only occasionally. Also the Associate is a Registered Engineer while the Assistant is an Engineer -In -Training. Positions in this class generally are filled from the Junior level. Associate Civil Engineer This is the full journey level class in the professional engineering class series. Positions in class perform the more difficult professional engineering work and are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer in that they are Registered Civil Engineers, performing the functions requiring registration and act in the absence of the Senior Civil Engineer. Positions in this class normally are filled from the Assistant level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Junior Engineer Receives specific direction from higher level professional engineers. Occasionally exercises indirect supet,,,islon of a technical nature over sub-PMCef,SWRal engineering positions. Assistant Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer Receives general direction from higher level professional engineering positions. Exercises indirect supervision of a functional nature- over lower level Civil Engineers and over sub -professional engineering positions, usually as a project manager for a public works project. CITY OF LODI 3UNIOR ENGINEER ASSISTANT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER Page' of 3 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may inr_Lud�-_, but are not limited to, the following: Designs and prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates for public works projects including water, wastewater, street, storm drain, and related projects; researches project design and requirements; performs complex calculations and prepares estimates of time and material cost. Reviews and checks final maps, parcel maps, and subdivision improvement plans for accuracy and conformance with City codes, ordinances and departmental r egu i t eine r� e s, Writes and checks legal descriptions for parcel of land. Conducts specialized studies involving selection and use of materials and equipment, design techniques and economic comparison of alternatives, (i.e., water well construction and rehabilitation. man-made lake design, sewer pipe materials. etc.) . Serves as field inspector and field engineer on public works projects. Assigns routine investigation, design and drafting tasks to technical sub -ordinates; reviews canplated work; assists in the solution of difficult problems. Prepares applications for State and Federal grants; administers grant ;projects. Answers questions from contractors, private engineers, other public nx nbexs, and other City departments on public works projects, City codes, ordinances, and policies. Performs related duties as required. ?i I �1 I HUM OUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of Junior Engineer Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, and building construction projects. Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects. Modern developments, current literature and sources of 1nforrmstIon regarding engineering. hssistant Engineer (in addition to the above requirements): City engineering policies end procedures. Associate Civil Engineer (in addition to the ab�we requirements): Principles of supervision and training. (: I TY OF :.01) i J t) N I OR ENGINEER ASSISTANT Ft4G.ICiEER ASSOCIATE CIVII. ENGINEER Page s oI .3 Ability to: J tf n i o r Eng ineer Make engineering designs, do computations, and prepare engineering plans and studies. Use and care of drafting and surveying instrwr< nts, Assistant Engineer (in addition to (he above requirements): Do moderately complex engineering designs and do computations under general supervision. Coff minicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Associate Civil Engineer (in addition to the active requirements): Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision. Manage engineering projects from inception to completion. Perform field inspection of public Works projects; review plans and 7a;s submitted for compliance with all pertinent guidelines. EDUCATION AND KXPERIE?ICE Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is: Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience: Junior Engineer No related working experience. Assistant Engineer Two years experience as a professional engineer. Associate Civil Engineer Three years experience as a professional engineer, including two years experience with the City of Lodi. Licenses and Certificates: Junior Engineer Possession of a valid driver's license (class C) issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Assistant Engineer (in addition to the above requirements): Possession of an Engineer -In -Training certificate issued by the California Board of Registration For Engineer. Associate Civil Fngir)eer (in addition to the above requirements): Possession of a Certificate o} Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California c'3oard of Registration for Professional Engineers. RESOLUTION NO. 92-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE TITLE CHANGE FROM JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER TO JUNIOR ENGINEER AND FROM ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER TO ASSISTANT ENGINEER sx==ss_2Faxaa=aaxzzax=vsrxsxaaasaxxxxacmxxsassasaaaa=7tazsaaepzzsszaasxec WHEREAS. the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers has mandated that only positions registered by the Board as Professional Civil Engineers can contain the word "civil" in their titles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. that the Lodi City Council hereby approves, as mandated, the title change from .;union Civil Engineer to Junior Engineer and from Assistant Civil Engineer to Assistant Engineer. Dated: January 15, 1992 sxerxcsscsesaxmsscascscaccaaaeaeasaaccaaacacxeeaaeacccecacacsriaac:asaesee I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92-12 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held January 15, 1992 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino, Sieglock, Snider and Pinkerton (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members ' None Alice M. Reimche GL City Clerk ` 92-12 RES9212/TXTA.02J