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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Equity and Inclusion Fellow.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The Management Fellowship Program is designed to attract top talent from graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. This program creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within local government. Primarily designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students, this Fellowship is a limited term (two-year period) position beginning Fall 2021.

The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Technician II.  Public Works Technician II is the journey-level class of the Public Works Technician series and those hired for the position should be fully competent to independently perform technical, field, and office civil engineering work in a variety of technical areas within the Department of Public Works, such as Utilities, Watershed Protection, and Flood Control.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, mapping, surveying, drafting, construction, or related technical support field.
 
The Idea candidate will also:

• Perform field work related to utilities (sewer, water, street lighting) construction projects
• Create documents, reports and maps with Microsoft suite applications, AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Understand sanitary sewer collection system equipment and operations
• Understand and apply environmental permitting requirements
• Understand and apply environmental regulations and compliance

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform well under pressure or stressful situations
• Quickly learn work policies and procedures and adapt to the work environment
• Read and interpret drawings, engineering plans, and regional maps
• Work independently in the field and office and manage workload in an organized manner
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and work professionally with the public and co-workers

General duties include:

• Provide customer service to the public and other governmental agencies in person, by phone and/or in writing, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures
• Perform field inspections including measurement of quantities in the field and office calculations either during design phase or during construction
• Assist engineering, mapping/survey, and construction management staff in the preparation and archiving of engineering or construction management documents including grant-related documents
• Work on the survey team on specific County projects as a liaison
• Perform surveys, including setup of equipment to make field measurements and using appropriate survey instruments
• Act as a flagger to provide protection when performing survey work in high traffic areas
• Perform basic on-site material testing; take samples for laboratory materials testing as appropriate
• May reduce field notes and make related office computations 
• Perform a variety of computer-aided drafting tasks to update and maintain Public Works geographic information systems (GIS), survey maps, right of way maps, various drawings and plans. 
• Obtain and distribute copies of maps, land descriptions and similar information.
• Review County base maps for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding projects surveyed. 
• Perform survey related drafting or engineering drafting under the direction of the County Surveyor or engineering staff
• Perform general drafting using computer-aided drafting software
• Review sanitary sewer plans for Departmental conformance and regulations and correspond to project applicants
• Research County property records for mapping information, easements, benchmarks, field books and respond to customers
• Issue, prepare, and process sewer inspection and other permits for public works projects or other private and utility projects affecting County maintained facilities.
• Enter, retrieve, and report information using computerized asset management systems (CMMS) and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Perform plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Write clear and professional letters, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare invoices for billing and payment requests.
• Perform other administrative duties, such as, filing, equipment inventory, research, etc.
• Periodically attend public and/or professional and technical association meetings.
• Provide support to utility staff and information to the public regarding water, wastewater, flood control and streetlight issues and questions.
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in providing technical support to a related public works field such as engineering, surveying, drafting, construction, resource conservation, or a related technical support field.

 
Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices related to the technical support area(s) to which assigned; basic engineering, drafting, survey and public works inspection terminology and concepts; principles and practices of plan review, field inspection and engineering drafting; applicable laws, codes and regulations; engineering mathematics through trigonometry; recordkeeping principles and practices; safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; techniques for  dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone.
 
Skill/Ability to: Perform engineering support work in the technical support area(s) to which assigned; perform independent research for collecting and summarizing information for the technical support area(s) to which assigned; use the office and field tools and equipment of the technical support area(s) to which assigned; prepare detailed written reports, correspondence and professional documents; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; interpret, apply and explain applicable codes and regulations; make accurate engineering calculations; read and interpret a variety of plans, specifications and other technical documents; maintain accurate records of work performed; perform basic drafting and mapping work; perform basic field data collection and inspection work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; use computer for word processing, spreadsheet, GIS mapping, and AutoCAD drafting.  

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button.  If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 
 
Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
 
The examination process will consist of a written/computer-based test or an application screening (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written exercise. Applicants whose training, experience, and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position will be invited to the written/computer-based exam or their applications will be rated by subject matter experts as part of the application screening. Applicants achieving a passing score on the written/computer-based exam or the application screening will be invited to interview for the position

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Depending on the number of applications, an application screening may be conducted in place of the written test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Application Deadline:  August 12, 2021
Written/Computer-Based Test or Application Screening (tentative):  August 18 - 25, 2021
Panel Interviews (tentative):  September 8 and/or 9, 2021

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.

The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07 23 2021) (Public Works Technician II/N011)

The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Stationary Engineer II.

Stationary Engineer II is the journey-level classification and incumbents are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, boiler equipment and piping repair, Building Automation systems, and miscellaneous equipment repair.
 
In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of this job, the ideal candidate will also have:

• At least three years of journey-level experience as a Stationary Engineer
• A minimum of three years of journey-level experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems  
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with boiler and HVAC systems 
• Proficient in a wide variety of installations and repairs on plumbing, gas system piping, chiller/boiler piping, and wastewater systems, including the ability to operate a large sewer snake  
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, Fresh Air and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers is essential  
• Experience in energy management and computer-controlled systems is highly desired
• Experience with Fire Alarm testing, troubleshooting, and NFPA codes
• Backflow Prevention Tester certification is highly desired

 
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is highly preferred.  Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and alternate shifts. 
 
Important: Employees in this position must successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.

Examples of Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate, maintain, install, and repair electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems
• Operate, maintain, and repair boiler equipment
• Repair and replace pipes, fittings, and other equipment used in plumbing, gas, and steam systems
• Repair electrical equipment including lamps, fixtures, and switches; adjust electrical controls, motors, and auxiliary equipment up to 480 volts
• Test, operate, maintain, and repair emergency power systems including UPS, emergency generators, and associated equipment
• Use hand and power tools, including cutting and threading tools, grinders, reamers, wrenches, welders, saws, and other special tools
• Make minor carpentry repairs to doors, windows, floors, and other parts of buildings
• Do touch-up painting on repaired equipment
• Remove or arrange for removal of trash, pests, and other hazardous materials or debris in the course of performing work
• Properly place, set and inspect traps and collect and remove insects and pests
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
Additional duties may also include, but are not limited to:

• Reclaim or recycle refrigerant using Freon recovery systems
• Operate water treatment facility including wastewater and potable water
• Adjust and calibrate boiler burners and controls
• Adjust and calibrate chiller controls
• Test, calibrate, and repair back flow devices
• Calibrate HVAC controls and associated equipment
• Monitor building management systems
• Replace pumps and pump seals and repair and replace motor valves
• Repair and replace air conditioning units
• Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and energy power systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance
• Understand fire alarm systems
• Repair and install chemical monitoring stations
• Repair, test, and record data on generators

The current vacancies are in the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Section of the Public Works Department. Locations include Redwood City Government Center, San Mateo Medical Center, the Youth Services Center, and the Maple Street Correctional Facility.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent
• Must obtain and maintain jail security clearance
• Universal Certification in Freon recovery upon hire
• Obtain Backflow Certification within six months of hire or promotion to Level II and maintain certification
• If designated as a water treatment operator, possession of or ability to obtain a valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the State of California within six months of employment is required

 
Education:

• Completion of courses related to maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and power equipment

 
Experience:

• Two years of journey level experience as a stationary engineer or equivalent AND demonstrated experience in maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and power equipment in a large building, plant, or vessel. Two years of experience can be substituted with completion of an apprenticeship program.

 
Knowledge of:  

• Common safety practices in the workplace
• Heating and electrical equipment
• Principles and techniques used in stationary engineering
• Proper and safe use of basic hand tools
• Basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating, and estimating
• Steam and gas fired heating systems, refrigeration equipment, and ventilating and air-conditioning equipment
• Electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems
• Controls and control systems
• Emergency power systems, generators, and associated equipment
• Freon recovery procedures and equipment
• Water treatment systems and operations, principles and practices, and regulatory mandates, if designated as a certified water treatment operator
• Safety rules, regulations, and work practices, including reference to hazardous chemicals
• Basic record keeping principles and practices

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Follow safety practices
• Troubleshoot and/or repair, replace, regulate, and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems
• Determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions
• Use hand and power tools
• Make metal parts and equipment
• Perform minor carpentry and painting tasks
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers and others
• Read and interpret plans
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Operate standard office equipment, computers, and timekeeping systems
• Lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces
• Perform water treatment plan and distribution system operations and maintenance activities if designated as a water treatment operator

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court of California, San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  
 
The standard County employment application form, including the Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed as part of the application process.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
 
The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (pass/fail) and a Performance Examination, which will include a written test component (weight: pass/fail). Applicants must pass the Application Screening to be invited to the performance test.
 
Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal may be conducted in lieu of the examinations. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.  
 
 

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~

This is a continuous recruitment.  As applications are received, they will be pre-screened for completeness and for minimum qualifications.

Once a group of applications has been pre-screened the Stationary Engineer II Written Exam will be given.  Applicants achieving a passing score on the Written Exam will be invited to a Performance Exam.  If necessary, additional Written Exams and Performance Exams will be given until the positions are filled.

Because the recruitment is continuous, the positions could be filled at any time.  We encourage you to apply immediately to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.

The first Written Exam is scheduled for August 12, 2021.  A Performance Exam will be scheduled shortly after the Written Exam is scored.

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (07232021) (Stationary Engineer II - T040)

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

**All external applications received will automatically be disqualified.**

Senior Maintenance Worker

The City of Marysville seeks qualified candidates for this excellent promotional opportunity!  We are seeking one Senior Maintenance Worker for the Streets Division and one Senior Maintenance Worker for the Parks and Facilities Division.

A position in the Senior Maintenance Worker class is distinguished from lower-level maintenance classes by the responsibility for supervising others as a lead worker and performing the most skilled construction, maintenance and repair work and for frequently operating heavy power‑driven construction equipment, such as motor grader or backhoe, in finishing construction and maintenance work in exact compliance with specifications.

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application must be completed online by 3:00 pm, Monday, August 2, 2021.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from the Lead Maintenance Worker and/or Public Works Director.

Exercises technical and functional supervision over maintenance staff.

Examples of Duties 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan, direct, and supervise maintenance and repair activities involving a wide variety of municipal public works facilities such as streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, sidewalks, parks, and related facilities.

Supervise the operation of equipment and lead personnel involved in public works construction, maintenance and repair work.

Make recommendations on the types and kinds of equipment needed for maintenance and repair work.

Participate in difficult maintenance and repair work.

Estimate and schedule work to be done and the quantities of material needed.

Inspect work projects in progress and upon completion.

Respond to concerns about street maintenance, repair and cleaning.

Operate a backhoe, motor grader, rollers, loaders, trucks, and other power‑driven equipment in the maintenance and construction of City streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, water lines, and park facilities as a major work assignment.

Cut, level, slope and otherwise finish grades under construction.

Dig and backfill ditches and excavations.

Perform routine electrical maintenance of traffic control devices and controlled water sprinkler systems.

May assist in the installation and removal of concrete and asphalt on streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other public facilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Tools, equipment and procedures used in skilled construction, maintenance and repair work.

The nature, type, and proper uses of materials used in public works, parks and building construction, maintenance and repair.

Sources, storage and proper care and handling of equipment, materials and supplies used in the course of work.

Operational characteristics and the routine maintenance requirements of a variety of heavy duty power‑driven equipment.

Safe work practices.

Principles of assigning and reviewing the work of others.

Ability to:

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Perform a variety of skilled tasks in street maintenance.

Assign and supervise the work of crews engaged in equipment operation and public works maintenance and repair work.

Skillfully operate, without direct supervision, a variety of heavy duty, power‑driven equipment.

Properly and safely use a wide variety of hand and power tools, and materials required for public works, parks and building maintenance, construction and repair work.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Estimate time, materials, and equipment needed to perform maintenance and repair work.

Maintain records and prepare complex reports.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Effectively lead an on‑going maintenance program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires the maintenance of physical conditioning necessary to operate motorized equipment and vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vehicles and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to work night, early morning, or weekend hours, depending on workload factors, in addition to normally scheduled work hours. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. In addition, if assigned to Public Services, may have contact with sewage, hazardous traffic situations, high-pressure water and hazardous chemicals.

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Senior Management Analyst to make a difference providing efficient public services and enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

The City Manager has administrative responsibility and authority to ensure that the laws and ordinances of the Town are duly enforced. The City Manager is responsible for managing and giving direction to all department heads, except for the City Attorney. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council.

Essential responsibilities of the City Manager include:

• Representing the Town with other governmental agencies
• Recommending adoption of ordinances and resolutions to execute the City Council’s policies
• Advising the City Council of the fiscal condition of the Town
• Preparing an annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Exercising general supervision over all public buildings, parks, and other public properties under the control of the Town
• Appointing or removing employees of the Town
• Keeping apprised and informing the City Council of proposed and
  newly adopted laws, trends and societal changes that could affect
  the Town
• Monitoring and informing the City Council of upcoming
  significant contract renewals and the status of
  major Town projects.

For those who desire an energetic and supportive work environment in the heart of the Peninsula, the City of San Bruno is a progressive organization offering an exceptional career opportunity.

The City of San Bruno is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with a strong focus on Land Development.  Areas of responsibility will include overseeing private development, encroachment permits, and Public Works Engineering plan review of building permits.  This position will supervise junior staff such as Assistant and/or Associate Civil Engineer for land development and technician/inspector in the plan review and inspection of private owner work in the public right-of-way and easements. 

Under the supervision of the City Engineer, the Principal Civil Engineer will manage complex private development projects and coordinate the activities of consultants and junior level staff in a variety of supporting disciplines.  Now is an exciting time to join our team as the City currently has over 20 private development projects, including several large projects, such as YouTube, Crestmoor High School, Engvall School, and Mills Park redevelopment. 

Other duties might include supervising the review of private development and/or subdivision plans for conformance to standards; participating in the development of capital improvement plan and projects; providing continuing technical assistance to staff; supervising and participating in the work of junior-level engineering staff; and, serving on and providing technical support assistance to various City commissions and task forces.

The ideal Development Principal Engineer candidate will possess the following:   

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience performing duties of at least comparable to an Assistant Civil Engineer; at least two (2) years of this experience must be equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer or above, including experience as a project manager
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California, or possess Professional Engineer Registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within six (6) months
• Municipal professional engineering and supervisory experience highly desirable

The candidate shall have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.  Success will depend on being an inquisitive, competent, adaptable and articulate team player.  In addition, candidates will have a successful track record of the following:

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in land development related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
• Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention.
• Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizing probable consequences.
• Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
• Demonstrating a poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect; conveying an image that is consistent with the organization’s vision and values.
• Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Principal Civil Engineer vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, August 13, 2021. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

Associate Civil Engineer

(Traffic Engineer)

Filing Deadline:  Continuous

Annual Salary:  $99,384 — $121,956

For those who desire a challenge and working in a dynamic environment in an urban setting, the City of San Bruno Public Works Department is a progressive organization offering a unique career opportunity.

The City of San Bruno is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer with a strong focus on traffic/transportation.  The Associate Engineer develops traffic and pedestrian safety projects, is responsible for all signal installations and modifications to the City’s signal system, provides traffic engineering support to various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and reviews traffic impacts from private development projects.  They will conduct studies to recommend changes for traffic safety and operational improvements, provide traffic signal design and review on CIP and private development, perform construction management of traffic and transportation improvement projects, review traffic impact studies and transportation demand management plans for private development projects, address parking issues, interact with general public to resolve traffic issues and citizen complaints, and make presentations to the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee.   

Other duties may include determining codes, regulations, and requirements; providing project management for municipal public works projects; administering grant applications; review traffic control plans; administering permits for utility, street use, and franchise; providing engineering support for other City departments and other duties as assigned.

The ideal Associate Engineer candidate will possess the following:   

• A minimum of three (3) years of responsible civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Civil Engineer
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• Municipal or related consultant experience highly desirable
• Possession and maintenance of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California, or possess Professional Engineer Registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within six (6) months
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. 
• Extensive experience designing and implementing traffic related projects and be able to monitor and evaluate traffic signals and congestion. 

Success will depend on being an inquisitive, competent, adaptable and articulate team player.  In addition, candidates will have a successful track record of the following:

• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in traffic and transportation related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Placing a high priority on the internal and external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Associate Civil Engineer - Traffic vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Check out our excellent benefits!

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Management Analyst I. The current opening is in our Public Works department.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.