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CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - NON-CAREER

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CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - NON-CAREER

Salary

$32.82 - $44.59 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

CE Asst NC 2025 (TP)

Department

Long Beach Utilities - (UC)

Division

UT-GRNDWTR TRTMNT-ADMIN

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

6/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Long Beach Utilities provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water, gas, and sewer services to the Long Beach community. The service area supports 500,000 customers, represented by 90,000 water accounts, 145,000 gas accounts and 90,000 sewer accounts in 52 square miles. This service area includes Long Beach’s downtown core, waterfront accounts, suburban areas and dense multifamily portions of the region. The department also provides natural gas service to residents and businesses in the City of Signal Hill. To learn more, visitLBUtilities.org (https://www.lbutilities.org/Home) .

The Department is currently seeking candidates to fill aCivil Engineering Assistant – Non Careervacancy in the Water Treatment Division.

Non-Career employees are allowed to work a maximum of 1,600 hours over a 12-month period. This position will be scheduled onsite for 30 - 40 hours per week.

Non-Career employees are considered part-time, temporary, at-will employees who are not eligible for paid leave such as vacation, personal leave, or holidays. Non-Career employees subject to Assembly Bill 1522 will earn one (1) hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, including any overtime hours, up to a maximum accrual of 48 hours.

Selected candidates who are not currently employed with the City of Long Beach will be offered health insurance based on the number of hours scheduled per week. Under the Affordable Care Act, existing Non-Career City of Long Beach employees will be eligible for health insurance as determined by the 12-month look back review period of the employee's working hours. This review is done annually in November for coverage to become effective January 1st the following year. Eligibility is reviewed annually and is not guaranteed.

Non-Career employees who are not eligible for enrollment into the CalPERS retirement plan will be enrolled in the City of Long Beach Alternate Retirement System (ARS), which is a defined benefit plan administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). Eligible employees enrolled into PARS contribute 3.0% of their compensation to the plan.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Assists with managing capital improvement projects (CIP) of water and wastewater system facilities, prepares and reviews plans and specifications, issues RFPs and RFQs, conducts proposal and bid analysis; manages project activities, cost, schedule, and records, coordinating with various stakeholders.

+ Assists with the oversight of regulatory compliance programs by interpreting rules and regulations, collecting data, preparing reports, coordinating with various regulatory agencies and developing and managing environmental regulatory compliance programs, including, but not limited to, EPA, state and local water, air, hazardous material regulations, and related risk management program.

+ Assists with the record management of all regulatory compliance programs and associated facility operational records.

+ Assists with researching and implementing new projects and solutions to optimize operations and enhance regulatory compliance.

+ Assists with developing and conducting staff technical training programs.

+ Researches and writes technical reports and memos.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned to support the operations group.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field (proof required.)

OR

+ Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate recognized by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (proof required.)

+ A valid driver's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

+ Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field (proof required.)

+ Related work experience.

+ Coursework in environmental-related studies.

+ Interest in water treatment, water quality, water systems, and environmental regulation and compliance.

+ Effective communication skills (verbal and written.)

+ Experience with MS Office applications (ex., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

+ Able to work independently under minimal supervision.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at the date and time listed above. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must click on theApplylink and submit an onlineapplication, attach a detailedresume, and acover letter describing how they meet the qualifications of the position, and attach a copy of their bachelor'sdegree and/orEngineer-In-Training certificate. Applicants must also complete the online supplemental questionnaire.

Following the final filing deadline, all applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated to determine the most qualified applicants.Incomplete applications or applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements of the position will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Actof 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-2355.

For questions related to this recruitment, please call (562) 570-2355.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please call (855) 524-5627.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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The purpose of this supplemental application is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Resumes and cover letters may not be substituted for the completed application or supplemental questions. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement in the selection process. Do you understand the information stated above?

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+ No

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Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

+ Yes

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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

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All required documents must be submitted as PDF attachments to your online application at the time of filing. Failure to submit all required documents will result in the application being considered incomplete. Required documents for this position include 1. COVER LETTER, 2. RESUME, and 3. any applicable CERTIFICATIONS or DEGREES. Any proofs submitted must contain the candidate's name or other identifying characteristic, transcripts must indicate degree conferral, and proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Do you understand the instructions above?

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Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) LiveScan fingerprint background check, complete a work fitness questionnaire, and submit to an Oath of Allegiance. Do you understand these requirements?

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Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate recognized by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers? Proof must be uploaded with application.

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+ No

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Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange for transportation between site locations if needed? A DMV printout will be required for review once selected for the position, and a California license will be required within three months if applying from out of state unless alternative transportation will be arranged whenever travel is needed.

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+ No

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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Long Beach Utilities - (UC)

Address

1800 E. Wardlow Rd.

Long Beach, California, 90807

Phone

(562) 570-2300

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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