Junior Engineer

Supplemental Questionnaire

This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Junior Engineer. Part I will not be scored nor used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided for the applicant to review prior to completing the questionnaire and may also be used when determining assignment. Part II will be scored based on your checked responses.  Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.

If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.

Part I: Minimum Qualifications

This section will not be scored but may assist the applicant with determining how he/she meets the minimum qualifications for this position.  

Do you possess the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field or possession of a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate?

Department Preference

This portion of the questionnaire will be used as sorting criteria when certifying lists to requesting departments. Please mark YES or NO to indicate interest in being considered for positions in the following departments.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY: The Agency provides centralized administration and support services to departments under the Community Development Resource Agency (CDRA) umbrella: Planning, Building Inspection, Building Services and Engineering and Surveying.  Programs specific to CDRA include improvement plan check, environmental review coordination, geographic information services (GIS), information technology support, accounting, auditing, and front counter services, including Tahoe functions and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) interface.

FACILITIES: Includes the following divisions: Building Maintenance: Building maintenance, construction, and custodial services for County facilities; Parks & Grounds: Operation, maintenance and construction services of park facilities, provides grounds maintenance for county-owned facilities; Museums: Offers exhibits and educational programs, processing and preservation of historic artifacts; Capital Improvements: Plans, designs, constructs facilities; Eastern Regional Landfill: Monitors and maintains Eastern Regional Landfill, and manages the Eastern Regional Material Recovery Facility; Solid Waste Management: Manages collection and disposal of solid/hazardous waste and recyclable materials; Dewitt Development: Real estate services, including leasing, property management, and acquisitions; Environmental Utilities: Provides sewage collection, disposal, recycling, garbage collection, landfill operation, domestic water service, drainage maintenance, and water for fire protection.

PUBLIC WORKS: Includes the following divisions:  Transportation, Engineering, Roadways and Bridges, Fleet Services, Road Maintenance, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Administration with offices located in Auburn and North Lake Tahoe.  Provides public transportation, engineering design and construction, storm-water management, bridge rehabilitations, and roadway maintenance of public roads including snow removal.

Part II: Relevant Knowledge and Experience – Scored Examination

This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

Describe your knowledge of and/or experience with conducting field inspections and reviews to ensure compliance with project conditions of approval or adherence to set standards and specifications.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Describe your knowledge of and/or experience with reviewing engineered plans for acceptable design and code compliance with regard to grading, drainage, water quality, utilities, and/or retaining walls.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Describe your experience working in a team setting to accomplish a common technical goal.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Describe your experience with public speaking, including preparing, and presenting information in a group setting.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have knowledge of and/or experience with preparing technical documents and engineering reports.

If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have experience utilizing the following tools and software? Check all that apply.

If you indicated any experience with any of the above, please briefly describe. Please note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.