The City of Goleta invites qualified applicants to apply for Assistant/Associate Engineer positions to fill up to two (2) vacancies in the Public Works Department. Placement may be at either the Associate or Assistant Engineer level, depending on qualifications.
These vacancies are within the Capital Improvement Division of Public Works. Engineers in this division identify, fund, design, and construct City infrastructure improvements such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will work effectively with the Department's team of engineers, support staff, and consultant partners while adhering to ambitious timelines. They should demonstrate the ability to manage and complete multiple assignments in an organized and timely manner, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and provide outstanding customer service.
Experience in civil engineering, drainage, development review, traffic management, and alternative transportation is highly desirable.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Associate Engineer is at the full journey level in Engineering. This position oversees minor CIP Projects and fulfills administrative duties, whereas the Assistant Engineer is the entry level in the professional engineering series. This position performs a wide variety of professional and technical civil engineering work in support of City public works and private development projects, including inspection, design, and construction of engineering projects.
The level at which the offer will be made of either Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer will be based upon the experience, knowledge, and skills of the candidate.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is comprised of eight Programs and Divisions including Administration, Engineering, Parks and Open Space, Capital Improvement Program, Street Lighting, Traffic Engineering Operations and Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Solid Waste and Environmental Services.
Examples of Duties:
Some of the key responsibilities, depending on the assignment, are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description of Associate Engineer and Assistant Engineer.
Education, Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: