Civil Engineer (Development Services)

Job Description:

Civil Engineer (Development Services)

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

CIVIL ENGINEER

(Development Services)

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Civil Engineer vacancies within OC Public Works and/or other County of Orange agencies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of 9 service areas, each of which directly impacts the quality of life for Orange County residents and the private sector. OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to ensure quality of service today and quality of life tomorrow. In addition, our vision is to be a world-class leader in innovative, professional, and quality building safety and public works services.

For more information on OC Public Works click here .
For more information on the County of Orange click here .

OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
OC Development Services oversees the planning, building & safety and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County’s unincorporated areas. This includes plan checking, permit processing, inspection services and management of zoning, building and code regulations - all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.

CORE SERVICES - Land Development
The Land Development Division manages the County’s role in the planning, design, financing, plan checking and construction of master-planned communities. This includes public and privately owned flood control facilities, highways, streets, bridges and all related infrastructure built or funded by master developers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Civil Engineers perform a variety of complex construction plan review assignments. This Civil Engineer position supports the Land Development Division with facilitating expedited permit processing for Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV) in accordance with development parameters approved by the Board of Supervisors. This includes assisting with plan checking and permitting for infrastructure, including streets and storm drains, proposed by the master developer and homebuilders.

The incumbent will be an experienced professional engineer, licensed by the state of California as a Civil Engineer and will be responsible for independent engineering analysis on complex and specialized assignments and projects.

The Civil Engineer serves as the main civil engineering reviewer on specifically assigned projects and facilitates the review of engineering plans and related technical reports. In addition, the Civil Engineer reviews the work product of consultant plan reviewers to ensure consistency with applicable codes and requirements, County Standards and policies. The Civil Engineer also provides plan check comments, points out missing elements, serves as a resource on infrastructure-related county policies, requirements and procedures and resolves design concerns. This position plays a vital in providing expedited permit processing for the RMV project.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess three (3 years of continuous construction plan checking and will be willing to take on new and challenging assignments.

Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board for Civil and Professional Engineers.

Possession of ICC Certification as a plan examiner.

Possession of a Certification as Access Specialist (CASp) License is highly desirable.

In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Experience & Knowledge

• Ability to review and approve building plans (structural, life safety, energy) according to the California Building Codes and County Ordinances
• Ability to perform reviews of buildings and site plans for compliance with ADA accessibility requirements, approving plumbing, electrical, and mechanical plans, streets and storm rains, and designing according to California codes and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Bluebeam,
• Coordinating and managing the reviews of private developers and builders' project submittals including street improvements , grading plans, trail plans, landscape plans, hydrology, hydraulic reports, tract maps and drainage plans with other County departments.
  
  

Problem Solving & Analytical Skills

• Being knowledgeable and experienced in identifying problems, solving them, acting decisively, and demonstrating good judgment.
• Isolating causes from symptoms, and compiling information and alternatives to evaluate problems or issues.
• Involving others as appropriate and gathering information from a variety of sources
• Finding a balance between studying the problem and solving it
• Continuing to provide the highest quality service to all customers, clients, and stakeholders
• Listening carefully and communicating effectively
  
  

Leadership Skills

• Providing guidance, training, and direction to subordinate staff such as Civil Engineering Assistants, and others.
• Fostering a team atmosphere and rewarding collaboration
• Coordinating with the field inspection team and attending job site meetings if required.
• Coordinating with County project managers during the plan review process and ensuring project compliance with the County and the State codes
• Coordinating with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) for implementing construction requirements within the state/the County adopted Fire Map
  
  

Communication Skills

• Communicating orally and in writing with engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and consultants
• Communicating technical and complex information clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences
• Recognizing the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings
• Seeking information from a variety of sources and disseminating it in a variety of ways
• Ensuring that stakeholders have current and accurate information.
• Writing clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing memos, emails, letters, reports, and other documents
• Possessing knowledge, experience, and the ability to communicate using modern technologies such as social media platforms and virtual public meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the complete classification description for Civil Engineer.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Zachary Gutierrez at 714-667-1623 or Zachary.Gutierrez@ocpw.ocgov.com.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$131,081.60 - $150,134.40 Annually