Transfer--Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II

Class Code 27908: Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into, must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer, interclass transfer, and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job class. In addition, the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into, must be less than 5%.Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion, either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance, Section 2.78.294, or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance, Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Level I - $7,057.44 - $7,781.25/month
Level II - $8,491.17 - $10,836.72/month

The Assistant Engineer/Architect Level I/II performs a variety of professional engineering and/or architectural activities in connection with the planning, design, construction, alteration, code enforcement, surveying, testing of materials, contract administration and/or management of public works projects, including, but not limited to, buildings and other structures; streets, highways and bridges; sewer, water, and drainage pipeline systems; water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste management; airports and parks; and site improvements.Knowledge ofGeneral knowledge of City, County, State and Federal building codes and building regulations and the principles upon which the codes and regulations are basedEngineering mechanicsDrafting procedures and practicesBuilding planning, design, and constructionThe strengths, properties, and use of the materials of building constructionMaster planning, programming, and designEconomicsContracts and the legal relationships between owner, architects, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractorsAbility toPrepare plans and specificationsReview plans and specifications and to recognize and require needed changes prior to approvalMake estimates of materials, labor, and other elements entering into the cost of building construction, remodeling, and maintenanceMaintain effective relationships with co-workers and the publicRead, write, and speak English in order to perform satisfactorily on the jobPrepare reports and correspondenceMinimum Qualifications

Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level II)

Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or architecture.
AND
One year of civil engineering or architectural experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer (Level I), Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I), Architectural Assistant or higher, in Sacramento County meets this requirement); a Master's Degree in civil engineering or architecture, may be substituted for the required experience.

Or: 2. Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
AND
One year of full-time civil engineering or architectural experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Civil Engineer (Level I), Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I), Architectural Assistant or higher, in Sacramento County meets this requirement); a Master's Degree in civil engineering or architecture, may be substituted for the required experience

Assistant Engineer/Architect (Level I)

Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or architecture.

Or: 2. Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Note:
1. The level at which initial appointment to the class of Assistant Engineer/Architect are made; and
2.Advancement from the lower level of the class to the higher level of the class (Level I to Level II), are at the discretion of the appointing authority, providing the minimum qualifications are met.

Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

License Requirement:
A valid Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to all positions in this class series.

Note:
(1) Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
(2) Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirements:
Per Assembly Bill 717, positions assigned to the Building Inspection Division are required to obtain a certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County, within two years of date of hire or assignment.

Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field, and one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work hours: frequent: working in excess of 40 hours a week; occasional: working irregular hours, particularly during emergency situations.
Emotional/psychological: frequent: having public contact, making decisions effecting health and safety of employees/residents, responding to changing priorities.
Visual: frequent: good overall vision, reading, close-up work, and peripheral vision. Some positions require the ability to discern the full spectrum of colors.
Hearing: frequent: hearing normal speech and on the telephone
Talking: frequent: talking in person and on the telephone
Mobility: frequent: performing keyboard operations and sitting for long periods; occasional: walking on uneven terrain at construction sites, etc.How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:If you have previously applied online for a County job, you must use the same GovernmentJobs.com Username account.Do not share your Username account with anyone else.If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts, etc.) is required you will be contacted.Resumes may be attached to your submitted application, however, a notation of "See Resume" will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your governmentjobs.com inbox.
County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone 916-874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email [email protected]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". When completing the Supplemental Questions, provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.