This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Civil Engineer - Associate. The eligible list derived from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies for the Department of Public Works.
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 an interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.
NOTE: We recognize the multiple program areas within the civil engineering field and that applicants will not possess experience in all program areas questioned in this exam. Applicants will be considered for assignments in program area(s) where applicants indicate experience in Part II of this supplemental questionnaire.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
Part I: Minimum Qualifications - Not Scored
This section will not be scored but may assist the applicant with determining how he/she meets the minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Do you have at least two years of journey level engineering experience performing duties similar to an Assistant 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 a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in an appropriate discipline issued by the State of California?
If you are not sure, you can verify your license through the California Department of Consumer Affairs or by clicking HERE.
Yes
No
If yes, please list the expiration date of your certificate and upload a copy to your application.
Applicants who reported “No” to any of the above are strongly encouraged to review the required Minimum Qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.
Part II: Field Area(s) - Not Scored
This section will not be scored but may assist with filling vacancies.
1.
Please check the appropriate engineering discipline(s) consistent with your civil engineering license. Check all that apply.
Flood Control
Stormwater Quality/Floodplain Management
PART III: Relevant Training and Experience - Scored Examination
This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the 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 each of the following items, select the one response that best corresponds with your level of experience. Indicating no or very limited experience in any specific area will not automatically disqualify you from consideration.
NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or 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.
Describe your experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, reports, and documentation.
No Experience
Less than one year experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience, briefly describe below.
2.
Please check the following software that you have experience operating proficiently. For those checked, applicants may be requested to exhibit proficiency during the interview process. (Check all that apply)
PDF editing (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam, etc.)
Hydrologic and stream data and monitoring (i.e., Contrail, NovaStar5, USGS, CDEC, etc.)
3.
Describe your experience preparing contracts and/or proposals for consulting services.
No Experience
Less than one year experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience, briefly describe below.
4.
Describe your experience with FEMA floodplain mapping.
No Experience
Less than one year experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience, briefly describe below. Please also indicate below if you are a CFM.
5.
Describe your experience working with storm water drainage design and storm water quality.
No Experience
Less than one year experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated any experience; briefly describe your experience specific to hydrology/hydraulic calculations/modeling, erosion control, construction site management, and Low Impact Development design.
6.
Describe your experience with state/federal regulatory processes such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and State Water Resources Control Boards.
No Experience
Less than one year experience
1 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
More than 7 years of experience
If you indicated experience, briefly describe below.
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