CLASS CODE: 4635
PAY GRADE: 026

CLASS TITLE:ENGINEER IV

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is highly advanced engineering work coordinating a statewide program, serving as a technical assistant, or performing other comparable office, field, or laboratory work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Assists in planning and designing major highway plans; assists in planning drainage structures; and/or assists in planning and directing the preparation of complete bridge plans.
  • Coordinates activities for several highway and bridge construction projects, including the administration of agreements with consulting engineers.
  • Coordinates and participates in testing procedures to analyze the required function of new products.
  • Implements and coordinates the annual statewide flexible and rigid pavement condition survey.
  • Conducts inspections and evaluations of regional water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants and prepares reports on system performance/acceptability.
  • Acts as assistant director in a state or county pollution control program.
  • Conducts studies of systems and processes utilized in treatment of water and wastewater and prepares reports on their use and applicability in the area of responsibility.
  • Advises a program director on matters related to drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and solid waste disposal in matters related to land planning and development.
  • Conducts capital recovery studies of public utility property; determines need for, and usefulness of, public utility properties; coordinates other studies of plant properties, inventories, purchasing and construction practices, schedules and costs; coordinates cost effectiveness studies of plant operations; appraises value and assists in setting standards for acceptable physical condition of plant and equipment; recommends approved engineering and safety policies and practices; serves as expert witness on certifications, cost of service and engineering matters.
  • Conducts in-depth compliance verification, inspections, evaluations, and processing of air permit applications to ensure enforceability.
  • Coordinates all aspects of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System industrial permits with the Environmental Protection Agency and local program offices.
  • Reviews and evaluates plans submitted for all types of construction seaward of an established coastal construction control line to assure compliance with structural criteria and to determine effects on coastal processes.
  • Serves as liaison to consulting engineers and to city, county and other state agencies on problems relating to shoreline stability, design or erosion improvements.
  • Evaluates mobile home plans and specifications consisting of all systems, including body and frame design, plumbing, electrical, and heating/air conditioning, which shall include the analysis and calculation of all of the aforementioned systems.
  • Evaluates design, materials, and installation practices of regulated gas companies cathodic protection systems.
  • Oversees construction and recommends final acceptance of projects at state parks.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
  • Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
  • Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
  • Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
  • Ability to perform technical engineering inspections.
  • Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering and three years of experience as an engineer; or
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of engineering and two years of experience as an engineer.
  • ASSISTANT ENGINEER
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight years of technical or higher level engineering, drafting or surveying experience, at least three years of which must have been as an engineer; or
  • An associate of arts or science degree in drafting, electronics, engineering technology or other area of engineering and five years of technical or higher level engineering, drafting or surveying experience, at least three years of which must have been as an engineer; or
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering technology and four years of technical or higher level engineering experience, at least three years of which must have been as an engineer; or
  • Successful completion of an Engineer Trainee (Nonregistered) program and three years of experience as an Engineer.
  • College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for up to three of the required eight years of technical level experience, provided such education includes four courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, the physical or natural sciences or an area of engineering.
  • Vocational/technical training in the physical or natural sciences, drafting, electronics or an area of engineering can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours per year for up to two of the required eight years of technical level experience.

EFFECTIVE:

1/1/1984

HISTORY: