This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Engineer - Assistant. 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.
I have read and understood the above information.
Part I: Minimum Qualifications
This section will not be scored but may assist with determining how the applicant reports meeting the minimum qualifications for this position as well as departmental assignment preferences.
1.
Do you have two years of responsible professional experience performing engineering work in the office and/or in the field related to public works/civil engineering projects similar to that of a Junior Engineer with Placer County?
Yes
No
2.
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?
Yes
No
3.
Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate? This certificate is issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. For more information, you can click HERE.
Yes
No
Applicants who reported a “No” response to any of the above are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.
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.
Yes
No
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.
Yes
No
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.
1.
Do you have experience with administering design and construction contracts, including coordinating and reviewing work of outside consultants?
I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
2.
Do you have experience conducting field inspections and reviews to ensure compliance with project conditions of approval?
I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
3.
Do you have experience utilizing the following tools and software? Check all that apply.
Geographic Information Systems Database (GIS)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint
Permit database management system, such as Accela Automation
Microsoft Project
Bluebeam Revu
Adobe Acrobat
DigiPLAN
Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
I have no exprience with any of the above tools or software.
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.
4.
Do you have experience performing professional and technical engineering work in any of the following areas? Check all that apply:
Design and Construction
Land Development
Surveying and Mapping
Storm Control and Flood Control
Solid Waste and Landfill
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.
5.
Do you have experience preparing and/or reviewing civil improvement plans for acceptable design and code compliance with regard to grading, drainage, water quality, utilities, and/or retaining walls?
I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
6.
Do you have experience reviewing plan check, review, processing and permitting improvement plans for private development affecting public roads, drains and related public works facilities and assuring compliance with codes, ordinances, rules and regulations?
I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
7.
Do you have experience in the environmental review process of proposed land development projects, including participating in public hearings and meetings, and interfacing and responding to the public?
I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
8.
Do you have experience preparing technical and engineering reports?
I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
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