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About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Managing capital improvement projects, i.e., overseeing, controlling, and guiding the projects 
• Interfacing with the public, consultants, contractors, other City departments/sections, and other agencies, and responsible for timely response to the stakeholders' requests and concerns on projects. 
• Negotiating, preparing, and managing consultant agreements and/or construction contracts. 
• Working with client to prepare project scoping and budgeting. Tracking and managing project costs using appropriate tools and resources. 
• Preparing clearly written and effective reports and Council Memos. 
• Supervising staff such as Engineers and Engineering Technicians by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. 
• Responsible for designing, procurement and construction management of capital projects. 
• Preparing and/or reviewing designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects, private development or other engineering related projects that are prepared by subordinates and/or consultants engaged by the City or by private developers. 
• Reviewing and responding to Request for Information memos (RFIs) and submittals, negotiates change orders and reviews pay applications. 
• Supervising the collection and analysis of field data and prepares recommendations 
• Coordinating with construction inspectors and attends field meetings to resolve problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project. 

How to Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s careers page by clicking on the URL link below.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5079244/associate-engineer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs 

Why Join Us?

As City Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact while working at a thoughtful, measured pace. Monte Sereno values high-quality work, professional autonomy, and balance, offering meaningful projects without excessive bureaucracy or late nights. With a standard 35-hour work week, you’ll also have the time to enjoy life beyond the office.

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Under direction, to perform the more difficult and complex office and field engineering tasks related to design, land surveying, traffic engineering, construction plan review, contract administration or inspection of County construction projects, landfill facility improvements, related facilities; and to do other work as required.

The current vacancy is in the Construction Management Division of the Department of Community Development & Infrastructure, Public Works division.

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The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Supervising Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to supervise a section of the Engineering Division engaged in the application of engineering to a variety of public works capital improvement projects and construction and maintenance programs.

One of the current vacancies will be specifically designated towards Measure FF: the Sustainable and Accountable Funding for Equitable Street Transformation, Revitalization, Enhancements, and Essential Traffic Safety (SAFE STREETS) Initiative.

SAFE STREETS authorizes an annual parcel tax of $0.17 per square foot for residential properties and $0.25 per square foot for other properties over a 14-year period. This parcel tax is projected to generate approximately $15 million annually, dedicated to funding street and sidewalk repairs, safety improvements, and environmental infrastructure projects.

This vacancy, reporting directly to the Principal Program Manager, will be at the center of this high-impact initiative. The role will be fast-paced, challenging, and critical to the success of Measure FF. The position will:

• Lead the technical review of projects; ensuring plans, specifications, and cost estimates are accurate, complete, and buildable before they go out to bid.
• Provide hands-on oversight of technical staff and consultants, guiding design and engineering decisions that affect public safety.
• Manage complex design and construction contracts, balancing scope, budget, schedule, and quality under tight timelines.
• Coordinate across multiple departments, commissions, and external agencies to keep projects aligned and moving forward.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and five years of increasingly responsible experience in design and construction management of civil engineering projects, at least two years of which were at a level equivalent to the City's Associate Civil Engineer.

Other requirements include possession of a valid California registration as a professional Civil Engineer and a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application with licensing information and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will receive first consideration.

Overview:

To perform the most complex technical and/or administrative assignments in the analysis, policy development, implementation and administration of water supply and/or resource management work; to serve as a lead coordinator, facilitator, and/or contributor for complex water supply projects and analysis related to Bay-Delta issues affecting Valley Water's imported water supplies; to coordinate with external agencies as well as Valley Water's internal divisions/units on communication and planning efforts and to perform related work as assigned. May serve in a supervisory role depending on business need. 

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participation in or leading the development of new water supply and conveyance projects, such as the Delta Conveyance Project and new storage projects.
• Protect Valley Water’s water supply reliability as they may be affected by regulatory and policy processes affecting State and federal project operations. 
• Representing the District in forums discussing water quality, ecosystem conservation, and environmental and water supply planning processes.
• Providing technical support to analyze State and Federal water project operations and development of transfer and exchange agreements.
• Coordinating with Valley Water communication staff on messaging and public outreach efforts.
• Supporting State and federal agency and public water agency collaborative processes.
• Planning, directing, coordinating and participating in studies related to imported water management and Valley Water water supply planning. 
• As requested, plan, direct, coordinate and participate in studies related to imported water management, protection of existing imported water resources, and possible identification of expanded imported water resources, including participation in new and ongoing water supply projects. 
• Coordinate with District planners to evaluate other related plans and objectives to ensure that the information necessary for determining strategic directions related to water resource planning is available to District management.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Six (6) years of professional level experience with responsibility for compliance with environmental permitting, water supply or environmental planning, natural resources management, or hydrogeology.
• Experience working with external agencies (governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations).
• Experience reviewing/commenting on water supply contracts, water supply planning documents, environmental review documents, legal documents, and/or legislation.
• Experience working with a public water utility is desirable.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and adapt to new challenges that may involve the integration of technical, political, and legal issues.
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to proactively work towards solving problems.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Able to take initiative and demonstrate leadership while exercising judgment. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize knowledge and experience to build strong relationships and trust both internally and externally.
• Has excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Experience with operations, regulation, legislation, and related issues associated with the state and federal water supply systems. 
• Experience reviewing/commenting on water supply contracts, water supply planning documents, environmental review documents, legal documents, and/or legislation.
• Knowledge of regulations affecting State and federal water supply operations and relation to aquatic ecosystems.
• Experience working with external agencies (governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations). 
• Experience working with a public water utility. 
• Ability to evaluate computer models.
• Knowledge of master planning.

Ideal Training and Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in water resources management, environmental engineering, natural resources management, biological or natural sciences or a related field.

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.

Assistant Engineer - Civil I: $112,985.60 - $144,539.20
Assistant Engineer - Civil II: $124,696.00 - $159,619.20

Overview: 

Do you possess 1-2+ years of professional engineering experience related to construction projects? Do you have experience managing construction contracts? If so, read on!

Valley Water is seeking an Assistant Engineer I/II to join the Large Construction Projects Unit of the Water Utility Capital Division. The Assistant Engineer I/II, under direct supervision, performs a variety of civil engineering duties in the management of Valley Water construction projects. They frequently serve as a member of a project team to perform a variety of professional tasks relative to managing construction contracts by various laws and codes, including evaluating construction contract change orders, reviewing and analyzing construction claims, and adhering to professional codes, standards, and Valley Water requirements.  This position represents Valley Water and interacts with other agencies in a coordinating capacity relative to specific projects.

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform a variety of professional civil engineering duties in the management of construction contracts for Valley Water projects to ensure work quality and adherence to professional codes, standards, and Valley Water specifications.
• Monitor and enforce contract compliance with engineering specifications, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout construction, including review of submittals, RFIs, design clarifications, and change order management.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance staff, utilities, and external agencies to maintain facility functionality during construction.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, conduct various engineering investigations and analyses related to construction disputes; participate in the preparation of reports regarding construction disputes or issue resolution related to geotechnical, civil, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering technical issues, or construction schedule and resource issues.
• Assist the Designated Engineer Representative in overseeing major construction contracts or lead management of smaller projects or phases.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Assistant Engineer I: None-One (0-1) year of professional civil and/or internship or public agency engineering experience.
• Assistant Engineer II: Two+ (2) years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Assistant Engineer I & II: Work or internship experience related to construction projects and managing construction contracts preferred.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Principles, practices, concepts, and standards of engineering as applied to the assigned field/specialty of engineering.
• Principles of mathematics and their application to engineering work.
• Practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.
• Office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Principles and techniques for providing customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Valley Water staff.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Apply engineering principles, practices, concepts, and standards to engineering problems.
• Prepare, understand, and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and Valley Water engineering policies and procedures.
• Learn to conduct engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Use office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Effectively represent the unit and the Valley Water in meetings with contractors, engineers, a variety of outside agencies, and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines, and best engineering practices 

Ideal Training and Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

OR

Possession of a valid California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate with two (2) years of associated paraprofessional engineering experience.

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Large Construction Projects Unit (Position Code 1075)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).

Under the direct supervision, performs a variety of difficult and complex professional officer and field engineering work; prepares plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of the Department of Public Works projects; reviews work prepared by outside consultants; prepares engineering reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

Full Time, Part Time, and/or Remote. Primary duty is to review and comment on plans, specifications, and estimates for capital improvement projects. Projects may include road, bridge, and airport improvements. Must live in California and possess a California Professional Civil Engineer License.

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Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! 

The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. 

The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. 

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured. 

This recruitment is for one (1) Manager position in the Assessment, Inventory & Modeling (AIM) Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, exempt, management position. 

About the Position
Under administrative direction, the position manages the Air Quality Modeling and Analysis (AQM&A) Section in the AIM Division. The manager is responsible for: maintaining a positive work environment within the AQM&A Section to promote a culture of excellence; directing the development and evaluation of air quality modeling analyses at both regional and local scales, including modeling assessment of potential health impacts from various air pollutants and emission sources; with support from AIM Division staff, developing, evaluating, and reporting modeling-based assessments of community exposure and health impacts from air pollution; interacting with the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and Air District management and staff on air quality modeling assessments; and performing related work as assigned.

Incumbents in this class make decisions that have impacts on daily operations and implementation of established procedures and policies and solve problems requiring analyses of issues that may result in deviations from routine processes, new technology, and additional resources.  Incumbents make recommendations for program planning and directing, as well as organizing new and future resource needs.

About the Division
The Assessment, Inventory, and Modeling (AIM) Division prepares comprehensive source emission inventories for the Bay Area and conducts air quality modeling at both regional and community scales. AIM prepares technical assessments that evaluate equity in air pollution exposures and health impacts in support of Air District programs. AIM coordinates and implements programs to improve and report estimates of emissions of criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and climate forcing pollutants. AIM maintains the Bay Area photochemical grid modeling platform and functions, developed and analyze modeled concentrations, exposures of toxic air contaminants, particulate matter, ozone and their precursors, to support targeted strategies that reduce impacts of air pollution both regionally and within communities, especially where Assembly Bill (AB) 617 community action plans are being developed and implemented. AIM reviews and provides guidance on environmental health risk assessments within environmental review documents prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The incumbent will assume responsibility for leading and managing multiple programs and functional areas within the AIM Division and assisting the Division Director in implementing the Air District’s policies and best practices, as well as making decisions regarding program planning, project prioritization, and staff resources allocation. The incumbent will also lead or support collaborative projects across Divisions and provide technical assessments of modeled air pollutant concentrations and health risk associated with stationary and mobile sources.

 

 

Examples of Duties for this Position

(Illustrative Only)

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs, especially those related to regional and local air quality modeling, to support the Air District’s regulation and policy development and implementation.

Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects and trains staff and provides for their professional development.

Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of reports.

Develops, reviews, and recommends improved methods and procedures; directs the team in using appropriate modeling analysis approaches and project/task management tools.

Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Analyzes technical data and problems, prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding operational and policy issues to the Board, various committees, and other Air District groups.

Analyzes and reviews local, state, and federal legislation to determine its impact on the Air District.

Responds to requests for public information regarding the Air District's policies, procedures and operations.

Represents the Air District and assists the Director/Officer as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a job related field, including atmospheric and environmental science, environmental modeling, or environmental engineering, and four (4) years of professional level work experience preferably in a public agency, of which at least two (2) years were at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education and experience.

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