Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Civil Engineer

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, October 6, 2025

Exam#: 25/41A20/09MZ

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a current Civil Engineer vacancy. Under direction, the incumbent will plan, organize and supervise the work of public works engineers and technical support staff; to function as a departmental expert in assigned areas, managing the larger scale, more complex projects; and to perform related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the work of public works department engineers, and the work of technical support staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Performs the more complex, difficult and large scale engineering design, planning, specification, feasibility analysis and calculations for public works related projects; functions as a department expert in assigned area of expertise.
• Prepares conceptual designs and supervises detail design of project phases by other engineers.
• Reviews and signs/stamps reports, plans and specifications prepared by others.
• Inspects and monitors public works facilities such as bridges for structural and operational integrity; collects and reviews data and reports to determine abnormalities in operation.
• Performs or ensures the preparation and submission of required reports, data and records.
• Counsels employees, appraises performance, prepares documentation, recommends merit increases, and issues discipline; provides for or participates in employee training and development; conducts interviews and recommends selection of candidates; provides direction on personnel issues to subordinate supervisors.
• Participates in long term planning to integrate work of the unit with section and department objectives.
• Performs complex engineering analysis and studies; determines and implements courses of action for engineering projects, and maintenance or corrections to ensure integrity of public works facilities.
• Coordinates unit activities with other functions of the department, other county departments, other agencies, contractors, consultants and the public.
• Represents the unit to regulatory authorities, the public, contractors and others; prepares and makes oral presentations.
• Prepares, and/or reviews the work of others on, technical engineering reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Administers or oversees administration of contracts and expenditures; prepares preliminary budget planning data; reviews and monitors expenditures.
• Serves as Resident Engineer on large and complex construction projects to ensure completion of construction in accordance with plans and specifications.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Civil Engineer .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and methods including work planning, organization, and delegation; employee counseling, performance appraisal, documentation, and discipline; and employee selection and development
• Principles and practices of civil engineering including design, surveying, hydraulics, strength and properties of materials, stress analysis, calculations, physics, mechanics and structural analysis.
• Principles, methods, equipment and materials used in the design, construction, modification and maintenance of public works projects and facilities such as roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
• Environmental review and construction permit principles, procedures and documents.
• Basic administrative principles and methods including planning and monitoring expenses, contract development and management, and purchasing and requisitioning.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize and manage the work of professional and technical support staff, directly and through subordinate supervisors.
• Perform complex civil/public works engineering design, planning, specification, feasibility analysis, calculations, and studies
• Analyze complex civil engineering problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend and implement effective courses of action.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, other agencies, regulatory authorities, contractors and consultants, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
• Prepare effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Make effective oral presentations representing the department.
• Prepare expense projections, monitor expenses, and review and approve requisitions and purchase orders.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at an accredited college engineering curriculum

AND

Experience: Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Assistant Engineer at Monterey County.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• In accordance with Section 6730 of the California Business and Professions Code, possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers is required.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
  

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications

may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$9,059.09 - $12,372.88 Monthly