Assistant Civil Engineer

Required Skills and Experience *· Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline· 2+ years of experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with field experience· Understanding of construction design, land development, traffic engineering, transportation planning, solid waste management/landfill operation, dependent special district engineering/administration, or flood control district engineering/ administration.· Proficient in MS Office applicationsValid drivers license

Nice to Have Skills and ExperienceExperience in solid waste civil engineering

Job Description *Job Description:Department of Public Works - Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA): This division is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of Placer County and the cities of Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville, and serves the waste and recycling needs for most Placer County residents and businesses - excluding the Tahoe and Truckee area. The WPWMA campus consists of a mixed-waste Materials Recovery Facility, a Construction & Demolition recycling facility, composting facilities, a household hazardous waste facility, recycling buyback and public drop off facilities in addition to the only active landfill in Placer County.

Duties and Responsibilities:· Recommend and assist in the implementation of assigned unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for assigned area of responsibility; implement policies and procedures.· Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.· Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staff and equipment; monitor and control expenditure.· Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.· Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.· Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.· Perform related duties as assigned.

Ability to:· On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational situations, technical policies and procedures.· On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing occasional field work; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; regularly lift heavy weight.· Interpret and explain pertinent County and department policies and procedures.· Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.· Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.· Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.