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~ITY OF SANTA ANA ~AS..S, ISTANT CITY ENG. INEER DEFINITION Under administrative direction, performs responsible professional engineering and administrative work in directing various activities of the Engineering Division. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the work of several sections of pro- fessional and technical engineering personnel engaged in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports involved in the construction, main- tenance and operation of a wide variety of engineering works; supervises and parti- cipates in the preparation of major engineering studies; serves as technical advisor to administrative and legislative officials on engineering proposals; confers with local and other governmental officials and civic groups on engineering problems; assists in budget-preparation and formulation of long-range programs for public improvements; prepares and presents various regular and special reports; attends conferences and meetings; directs the keeping of official maps, plans, profiles, field notes and other records and memoranda; acts for the Director of Public Works in his absence or at his direction; performs other related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The work of an employee in this grade is of an importaRt engineering nature invol- ving supervision of design of major structures or other engineering tasks in connection with important projects and usually requiring the exercise of consider- able independent jud,..._nt based on a knowledge of both theory and practice. An employee in this grade works under general supervision, receiving assignments in general terms, either in written or verbal form, which outline the general type of project, location and characteristics. The Assistant City Engineer usually deter- mines the general method of procedure, closely supervises the more difficult phases of design and delegates to subordinates the more routine design, detail, drafting and estimating portions of the work. An employee will work under general adminis- trative and technical direction and is responsible for the soundness of engineering features of the design. Supervision is exercised over engineers of lower grade engaged in the less complex phases of engineering work. ~IN]/413MBASIC QUALIFICATIONS Six years professional experience in civil or structural engineering of which two years must have been in a responsible supervisory capacity, graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with specialization in civil or structural engineering. Necessary Special Requirements: Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers. Possession of a valid California drivers' license. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGe, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, together with the ability to apply such knowledges to the solution of specific engineering problems in the field of Public Works, including development, improvement, construction, maintenance and operation. Considerable knowledge of surveying and construction principles and practices, and ability to relate engineering design to those other functions. Ability to lay out, plan and direct the work of a group of engineers and technicians. ~