Associate Engineer

Job Summary

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of professional civil engineering/land surveying work in the field and in the office; to prepare plans, designs, and specifications for projects; to review work prepared by outside consultants; to perform construction inspections; to prepare a variety of reports; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the professional Associate Engineer class series. Incumbents should have considerable training in engineering work and/or technical engineering work experience. Incumbents perform the less complex professional engineering work as they become familiar with the operations and policies of the Public Works Agency. This level is distinguished from Associate Engineer II by the performance of a more narrow range of less complex assignments under closer supervision. When an incumbent has developed the requisite background and experience, they may be promoted to the level of Associate Engineer II, typically 2 years. Positions in this class may provide some lead direction for subprofessional and paraprofessional engineering staff.

REPORTS TO
County Engineer or his or her designee.

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
May provide some lead training and work direction.

About the County

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Designs, prepares, and evaluates preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of road, bridge, drainage, and related public works projects, requiring professional engineering expertise; learns to perform a variety of project development and coordination assignments; may perform resident engineering work, including contract administration, inspection, and coordination; ensures that contractors meet proper standards, specifications, cost control, and time requirements; approves change orders and progress payments; performs foundation and hydrology studies; receives and researches a variety of inquiries; collects, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes a variety of technical engineering/land surveying data; performs checking of survey, parcel, and final maps for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and established survey practices; learns to prepare grant proposals; assists with the review of environmental impact reports; prepares preliminary reports for tentative subdivision map conditions; performs field surveys; uses a computer to reduce survey data; prepares a variety of engineering calculations; develops data for the acquisition of right-of-way; prepares cost estimates; reviews laboratory analyses and materials reports for compliance; performs traffic studies; develops and proposes solutions to engineering problems; receives applications and reviews, approves, and issues permits, providing a variety of technical engineering advice to the public and other agencies; develops and administers storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and obtains water quality permits; prepares floodplain determinations; performs airport administration; may supervise field and office land surveying activities; may serve as a member of the County Technical Advisory Committee; may provide some work direction for sub-professional and paraprofessional engineering staff; provides some training for support staff; represents the County Public Works Agency in meetings with contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, attorneys, and representatives of other public agencies; maintain confidentiality.

Benefits Highlights

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, and methods of Civil Engineering and land surveying as applied to the design, acquisition, construction, and maintenance of roads and Public Works facilities.
• Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Proper inspection methods and procedures.
• Research and statistical methods.
• Principles of project development and coordination.
• Use of computers and computer applications related to engineering/surveying work.
• Autocad program and applications.
• ArcMap GIS program and applications.
• Floodplain Management (Certified Floodplain Manager - CFM)
• Stormwater Quality (Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner - QSD/QSP

Ability and willingness to:
• Prepare plans, designs, and specifications for public works facility development, construction, and maintenance projects.
• Learn, interpret, and apply a variety of laws, rules, and regulations related to public works engineering.
• Perform engineering reviews of designs, plans, and specifications prepared by others.
• Develop and coordinate assigned projects.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports.
• Analyze and evaluate engineering and statistical data and information, developing sound recommendations.
• Develop accurate records, sketches, and notes.
• Perform construction and project administration, ensuring compliance with contracts, plans, and specifications.
• Make accurate engineering and surveying calculations.
• Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of public works engineering and surveying responsibilities.
• Effectively represent the County Public Works Department.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience in public works engineering at a level equivalent to an Engineering Technician.
AND
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Special Requirements: Possession of a driver’s license valid in California.

Additional Information

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; ability to walk on slippery and uneven terrain; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate office and field engineering equipment; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of audio-visual equipment; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in both office and outdoor environments; some exposure to variances in temperature and weather conditions; continuous contact with staff and the public.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Ameritas.
Dental premium coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:

• well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
• $160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
• $180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting and evaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Madison Life, Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

• Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
• At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Spouse is $1,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Children is also $1,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Children under six months is $100.00

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Colonial Life.

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:

• For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of good health
• For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee’s Children for $10,000.00.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by AmeriFLEX Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by AmeriFLEX . These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-5% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 5% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and NIS. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:

Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Mono County recognizes 16 holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to the specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

“Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!”

Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

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