Department Specialist (Engineering Intern)

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. This is not a PERS eligible position. The Department Specialist/Intern position assists the Land Development Permit Technician position in the Engineering Service Area with providing effective customer service. This individual will be stationed at the Engineering front counter to assist with general customer service, plan intake, and engineering research functions, allowing Engineering staff to review private development projects in a timely manner.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, with a minimum of one year of supplemental college level engineering course work or experience
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license for field work when necessary

Nice To Haves

Pursuing or will have recently obtained a college degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or a similar Engineering related discipline

Responsibilities

Helps provide information and assistance to the public at the Engineering front counter and by phone regarding project processing and application procedures
Researches and responds to public and interdepartmental inquiries
Presents and interprets the resulting engineering plans, design standards and engineering policies to all customers both in person and occasionally via email
Operates computer terminal and software related to department functions
Helps screen check and investigate engineering reports, plans, and maps for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance with codes and ordinances
Assists in the preparation of presentations, engineering reports and cost estimates
Assists with digitizing and organizing files and plans
Maintains log books and project tracking databases
Performs related duties as required