Principal Civil Engineer


Job Details

Salary: $8,136.00 - $9,890.00 Monthly

Location : Lake County, CA

Job Type: Full Time - Open to all applicants

Job Number: 24-015

Department: Public Works

Division: Engineering & Inspection Division - 1908

Opening Date: 01/09/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Job Details

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the county's overall engineering activities related to the Department of Public Works; provides highly responsible and technical executive management of both professional and sub professional engineering work; supervises the staff of the Engineering and Inspection Division; and performs related duties as assigned.

*FIRST REVIEW OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 2/23/2024
Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Possession of current registration as a Civil Engineer in California.

Education and Experience:

Three (3) years of full-time responsible professional, post-registration civil engineering experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

A Master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Completion of sufficient training and education to meet civil engineering registration requirements in California.

General Recruitment Information

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) ###-####.

The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

01

Do you have three (3) years of full-time responsible professional, post-registration civil engineering experience?

  • Yes
  • No


02

Do you have two (2) years in a supervisory capacity?
  • Yes
  • No


03

Do you have a master's degree in civil engineering, or a related field? A master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Please provide an unofficial transcript.
  • Yes
  • No


04

Have you completed sufficient training and education to meet civil engineering registration requirements in the State of California?
  • Yes
  • No


05

Do you posses a valid registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California?
  • Yes
  • No


06

REMINDER: Did you attach your unofficial transcripts?
  • Yes
  • No


Required Question





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