District Structural Engineer
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: GV40
Class Code: 3332
Established: 01/21/1976
Revised: --
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under general direction in an assigned district, to have charge of difficult and complex field structural engineering work relating to the design and inspection of school, hospital and State buildings and other structures or groups of structures; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
In an assigned district, has charge of field supervision of important structures or groups of structures under construction; checks for compliance with State requirements and makes inspections to detect structural deficiencies; examines buildings to determine their ability to withstand earthquakes, fire and wind and to carry safely such loads as may be imposed; consults with and advises architects, engineers, contractors, public officials, enforcement officers, and others with reference to the structural engineering requirements and problems; conducts investigations and holds conferences on enforcement problems relating to State regulations; effectively resolves differences or carries through the necessary enforcement measures; examines soil conditions and supervises soil load tests to determine the load carrying capacity of the foundation soil and proper types of foundation and depth to which they should be carried; checks specifications for various types of public buildings and structures; and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate to use the title of "Structural Engineer" under the statutes regulating the practice of civil engineering in California. and Experience: Five years of structural engineering experience involving the performance of increasingly complex duties, including one or a combination of the following:
1. One year of experience equivalent in responsibility to that of a Senior Structural Engineer in charge of major structural design, which shall have included experience in construction work. or
2. One year of responsible experience equivalent in responsibility to that of a Senior Structural Engineer in checking of plans for schools, hospitals, or public District buildings which shall have included experience as a field supervisor of school, hospital, or public building construction work. and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in civil or architectural engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year- for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Graphostatics and stress analysis; strength, properties, and uses of the materials of building construction; specifications, loadings, and building codes applying to buildings and other structures; soil mechanics applying to building construction; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Skill in: Reviewing and judging the quality of office and field structural engineering work.
Ability to: Make technical investigations of and recommendations on structural engineering problems; meet and deal effectively with and win the confidence and respect of public officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and others contacted in connection with the enforcement of regulations relating to structural design of schools, hospitals, and public buildings; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; prepare technical specifications and write comprehensive but concise reports; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.
Special Personal Characteristics
Willingness to travel; tact.
