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The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking highly motivated and results oriented Utilities Maintenance Workers for the Water and Wastewater divisions.  Dependent upon candidate qualifications, the vacancies will be filled at the I, II or Trainee levels.  The successful candidate will work at the City’s Municipal Service Center in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks.

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of construction, maintenance and repair duties as it relates to the water/wastewater industries 
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Inspect and perform maintenance on various lift stations
• Operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment

THE POSITION:

The Public Works Department plays a significant role in transitioning the City to a vibrant mixed-use City, by leading the effort to design, construct and maintain the City’s infrastructure. The Department consists of the Maintenance and Engineering Divisions.  The City of East Palo Alto is seeking a highly organized, hands-on, decisive and innovative Engineer with excellent interpersonal skills to fill the position of Senior Engineer.

Under direction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, the incumbent manages the construction of multiple Capital Improvement Projects; Performs project development for Capital Improvement Projects including preparing plans and specifications and assembling bid documents on a variety of public works infrastructure projects; Prepares written reports for City Council meeting agendas. Supervises and participates in the conduct of complicated engineering, planning, design, and review activities; and to exercise lead supervision over others as assigned.  The work assigned may involve development review, public works, traffic, building construction, drainage water and sewer projects; and to do related work as required.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill an Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer limited duration position.  Limited duration employment includes benefits but is temporary, unrepresented, at-will, and funding for this position is subject to renewal. If you meet the requirements described below and would like to work for a great organization, apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs  by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019.

Under general supervision, an Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Transportation, and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division, and other related engineering projects; and performs other duties as assigned.  The Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer is the journey level classification in the series. Incumbents perform a variety of professional level engineering work requiring independent judgment.

The incumbent will work on encroachment permits, capital improvement projects (primarily building, utility, and creek projects), and development projects.  The position may be filled at either level depending on the candidate’s possession of EIT Certificate or profession registration. 

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill an Associate Civil Engineer limited duration position.  Limited duration employment includes benefits but is temporary, unrepresented, at-will, and funding for this position is subject to renewal. If you meet the requirements described below and would like to work for a great organization, apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs  by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019.   

Under direction, the Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for overseeing and performing a variety of complex professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Special Projects, Transportation and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; may serve as project leader with supervisory responsibility; and performs other duties as assigned.

An Associate Civil Engineer oversees consultants and may supervise assistant or junior professional staff, technical staff, and/or lead a design team or an engineering unit.  The incumbent will work on capital improvement projects (primarily building, utility, and creek projects) and development projects.

City of Lafayette – Associate Civil Engineer

Full Time / Exempt

$91,178 - $119,934 per year

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of an Associate Engineer. Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Lafayette residents expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique engineering and public works priorities.  This position will be part of the team whose mission is to meet that challenge, and to ensure that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and "small town" downtown feel.

The position encompasses various professional field and office engineering work related to the management and administration of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, and public works infrastructure construction and maintenance projects.  The position will require a hands-on approach to project management with the engineer performing their own construction inspection.  Since construction inspection is a large component of this position, candidates must be comfortable working outdoors year-round and being adjacent to vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, open trenches and general public works construction activities. The position provides professional staff assistance to other engineers, departments, and the public in areas of expertise.  This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Engineer will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

As part of the Engineering Services Department the Associate Engineer performs the following major duties:

• Plans, designs, and inspects civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure. 
• Reviews engineering calculations and participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, surveying, and inspection of construction projects.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assists in processing encroachment permits and inspections.
• Participates in Clean Water programs and preparation of required reports.
• Performs field investigations of problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares staff reports to Council and Commissions and participates in public meetings.

In addition to familiarity with civil engineering principles, procedures, methods, materials and techniques used in public works projects, qualified candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and contractors.  Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required. GIS and CAD software experience is highly desirable. An equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering is required  The Associate level position requires five years of professional engineering experience and Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil Engineering.

Lafayette also offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity.

The final filing date is Monday, January 6, 2020.  To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  You must apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  For questions, please email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org.

Following the filing date, resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in January with an anticipated start date of early February 2020.

City of Lafayette – Assistant Civil Engineer

Full Time / Non-Exempt

$82,060 - $107,940 per year

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of an Assistant Civil Engineer. Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Lafayette residents expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique engineering and public works priorities.  This position will be part of the team whose mission is to meet that challenge, and to ensure that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and "small town" downtown feel.

The position encompasses various professional field and office engineering work related to the management and administration of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, and public works infrastructure construction and maintenance projects.  The position will require a hands-on approach to project management with the engineer performing their own construction inspection.  Since construction inspection is a large component of this position, candidates must be comfortable working outdoors year-round and being adjacent to vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, open trenches and general public works construction activities. The position provides professional staff assistance to other engineers, departments, and the public in areas of expertise.  This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Engineer will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

As part of the Engineering Services Department the Assistant Engineer performs the following major duties:

• Plans, designs, and inspects civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure. 
• Reviews engineering calculations and participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, surveying, and inspection of construction projects.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assists in processing encroachment permits and inspections.
• Participates in Clean Water programs and preparation of required reports.
• Performs field investigations of problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares staff reports to Council and Commissions and participates in public meetings.

In addition to familiarity with civil engineering principles, procedures, methods, materials and techniques used in public works projects, qualified candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and contractors.  Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required. GIS and CAD software experience is highly desirable. An equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering is required  The Assistant level position requires two years of professional engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is highly desirable.

Lafayette also offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity.

The final filing date is Monday, January 6, 2020.   To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  You must apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  For questions, please email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org.

Following the filing date, resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in January with an anticipated start date of early February 2020.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

License: Possession of valid Class C California Driver's License.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Temporary Parks and Tree Worker.

The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Lead Worker, or higher level staff, the Parks and Tree Worker performs a variety of gardening, landscape and tree maintenance duties associated with the development, repair, and maintenance of public landscaped areas and trees, and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties (include but are not limited to the following)

• Maintain grounds and plantings in City parks, recreation facilities, playground areas, municipal building grounds, and street median islands.
• Maintain designated landscape effects through mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, and planting lawns, shrubs, ground cover, trees, and flower beds.
• Pick up, clean and remove trash and debris from parks and public property; clean restrooms and park buildings; remove graffiti.
• Operate various power equipment including mowers, edgers, line trimmers, backpack blowers, chainsaws, chippers, Hedging equipment, sweeper, stump grinder, and shop tools.
• Prepare athletic fields for seasonal sports events; paint park benches, buildings, signs and fences.
• Assist Tree Workers by lowering cut limbs with ropes, pruning from ground, chipping brush.
• Drive, load and unload vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment.
• Set-up and maintain safe work areas.
• Perform traffic control.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public. 

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and tree maintenance work; basic construction and repair methods; and safe work practices.

Ability to: Perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work; learn to operate the full range of light and heavy equipment used in landscape and tree maintenance work; work off of ladders; set up safe work sites; learn geography of the City and sites of City parks and maintenance areas; work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and provide general assistance to the public; work weekends and holidays as required; learn multiple safety procedures and practices related to landscape maintenance, tree maintenance and tree removal.

Skills: Ability to efficiently use hand and power tools listed above required in general park and tree work, and learn to use new equipment as required.

Education and Experience: Sufficient education and experience to perform the above duties which is typically obtained through prior experience in gardening, grounds keeping, landscape, construction or tree work and completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

License/Certificate: Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting trees and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 55 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, and air contaminants, and may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment, including the frequent use of chainsaws, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, use proper safety equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment, hear well enough to follow directions, and see well enough to read instructions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The Application Process

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.calopps.org.

Applications are also available at:

City of Burlingame 
Human Resources Department 
501 Primrose Road 
Burlingame, CA 94010 
Or by calling (650) 558-7206

The position is open until filled.  

Unless otherwise specified, ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

The Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. The department will invite the most qualified candidates to an oral panel interview. Date and time to be determined.

FINE PRINT

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:  

• pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
• comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire

The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.