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$23.46 - $31.44 per hour (DOQ)
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We are recruiting for a Special Projects and Remodeling Coordinator to serve the needs of the Sacramento Public Library system. This position coordinates and schedule special project and remodeling work in collaboration with the Facilities Project Managers. This position also performs maintenance and repair work on Library facilities and equipment and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:                                                                                     

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. and
2. Two years relevant experience
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.

The County Manager's Office is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Director of Project Development.

The Director of Project Development will plan, organize, and direct all activities and resources of the County's capital program and projects, construction, and contracts, and will oversee the total development of major, complex, high-cost projects from program planning through final acceptance of construction and warranty period. The Director will also supervise professional, technical, and support staff involved in major capital project planning, design, and "ground up" (green field) construction. In addition, the Director will develop, implement, and evaluate goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department, and will provide highly complex staff assistance to the County Manager's Office and Board of Supervisors.

This is a department-head level position and receives administrative direction from the County Manager. The annual salary range for this position is $175,531 – $219,419. 

The Project Development Unit (PDU), organized under the County Manager's Office, provides construction services for all new ground-up capital construction projects for the County of San Mateo. PDU pursues excellence by delivering buildings and other County infrastructure that are functional, aesthetically appropriate, cost-effective, sustainable, inspiring, and compatible with the County of San Mateo mission and policies. The unit explores and adopts the most effective project delivery method foreach project, and leverages consultant expertise to expedite project delivery on time and within budget.

PDU is staffed with up to eight regular positions and is supported by contract consultants when appropriate. The unit is responsible for several projects currently "in the works" including the Public Safety Regional Operations Center, a new County Center Office Building, a new Parking Structure, the Cordilleras Mental Health Facility, the San Mateo County Health Campus, the Lathrop House Relocation, the South San Francisco Campus Project, the Sanchez-Adobe Visitor Center, the Skylonda Fire Department, the La Honda Firehouse 57 Remodel and Waterline, and the County of San Mateo Animal Shelter. Project funding totals approximately $700 million.

Duties

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

• Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives for the Project Development Unit; and develop and administer policies and operational procedures
• Oversee the Unit's resource management; monitor the progress of project schedules, budgets, cost, and ensure overall quality objectives are met across a diverse range of capital projects
• Plan and direct construction project management activities for new and large-scale capital improvement projects, including the review of drawings, specifications, designs, estimates, and schedules; coordinate inspections and project monitoring programs; supervise and prepare construction progress reports
• Direct and administer operations, activities, and programs in compliance with federal, state, and municipal standards governing building construction, waterworks construction, and engineering surveying
• Work with contractors, engineers, consultants, architects, and others regarding unusual construction and compliance problems; complete design reviews and constructability reviews; forecast project resources needed including cost, labor, and construction duration
• Ensure the maintenance of detailed records of assigned activities and results
• Manage staff and resources based on current project needs; work with staff to ensure a high-performance work environment that supports achieving the unit and County's mission and objectives
• Provide professional advice to management on capital projects and construction compliance issues
• Coordinate Unit activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide technical and staff assistance to the County Manager and his staff; and research, prepare, and present related technical, fiscal, and administrative reports, studies, and correspondence as needed
• Select, supervise, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical subordinates; insure provision of staff training; direct personnel actions
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of department budget; direct maintenance of fiscal controls, records, procurement, and supply activities; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for projects, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and ensure accomplishment of unit objectives within budgetary constraints
• Represent the Unit to Board of Supervisors, County Manager, and outside agencies, groups, and organizations; participate in community and professional groups and committees; and provide technical assistance as necessary
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

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 graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in architectural design, architectural engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience in capital improvement projects management or comparable architectural engineering, including three years of supervisory responsibility.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, theories, and techniques of construction management including management of all phases of project delivery from project planning to post-construction
• Principles and practices of project planning development and administration
• Project construction scheduling control methods, project construction cost-control methods, and construction dispute resolution
• Trends, approaches, and problem-solving techniques used in construction engineering and inspection and compliance processes
• Modern methods, techniques, equipment, and practices of design, construction, contract ad- ministration, and project/program management used in the design, construction, and maintenance of a wide variety of capital projects
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and enforcement procedures
• Principles and practices of budget preparation, administration, and control; and state and federal assistance programs for park acquisition and development
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs
• Principles and procedures of personnel management such as supervision, training, and performance evaluation, including public budgeting and reporting

Skill/Ability to:

• Organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of a large capital projects department
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures
• Develop, control, and administer departmental budget and expenditures
• Interpret accurately and make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies
• Explore and adopt the most effective project delivery method for each project; leverage consultant expertise to expedite project delivery on time and within budget
• Analyze situations and problems accurately, identify alternative solutions, project consequence of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action in support of solution
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate managerial, professional, technical, and clerical staff
• Maintain liaison with various private and public agencies, and deal successfully with the public and other interested groups
• Work cooperatively and effectively with Board of Supervisors, County Manager, other departments and officials, and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties
• Climb, walk, stand, stoop, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Keep informed and up to date on current capital construction techniques, changes in codes and regulations, new materials, and methods; represents the section/department with other divisions, departments, utilities, and agencies; respond to inquiries and complaints from the public

The City of Mill Valley is seeking a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a solid commitment to public service.

Under limited supervision, the Project Manager performs a wide range of management functions to deliver assigned projects. Typical functions include, but are not limited to planning, development, scheduling, budgeting and implementation of assigned projects. The position plans, coordinates, administers and manages multiple Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), complex specialized projects or programs as assigned. This position also provides administrative, professional and technical assistance to the director, staff and members of the public as required.

Typical project assignments may include:

·         Streets and Sanitary Sewers Rehabilitation Program

·         City parks and facility restoration/rebuilding projects

·         Corridor and Traffic control plan

·         Landslide Repairs Program

·         Curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb-ramp rehabilitation

This position is open until filled. The primary filing deadline/first review is 11:59 P.M. Sunday, April 7, 2019. *Applications will continue to be received and accepted after this date.

Please be sure to upload your Cover Letter and Resume when you apply, this is a requirement.

See the attached link

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: March 26, 2019.

THE POSITION

Assistant Engineer is the entry and trainee level in the professional civil engineering series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity in connection with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects.

Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification and Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At both levels, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering services in such areas as planning, design and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, the design and/or construction inspection of public works projects.

NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that employees in the former must be registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.

There are currently two vacancies in the following units:

Design and Construction
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents and inspection of public works facilities.  This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.

Roads Services Operations
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer that would be assigned to the Road Operations Section would design and manage traffic circulation improvement projects, review and comment on traffic studies and routinely deal with traffic engineering firms and the public on traffic engineering issues.  In addition, work may include managing consulting traffic engineering firms and performing in-house traffic modeling.

The ideal candidate for this position is:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, and public works design, construction, and maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders and other agencies when necessary.
• Provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experience in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage improvements, parks facilities, and sewers, is ideal with work experience using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Candidates for Traffic Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of hire as or upon designation as Traffic Engineer. Some positions require 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:

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength and properties and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Basic principles of supervision.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Hydraulics and strength of materials.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes and reports.
• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Operate survey equipment.

Incumbents in positions designated as Traffic Engineer must also have:
 
Knowledge of:

• Current principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Systems and computer programs used in transportation analyses.
• Traffic control devices including system design, installation and equipment and operation.
• Federal, state and local traffic engineering laws and ordinances.
• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application process.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.
• Create traffic models for in-house projects and review and approve models from consultants.
• Conduct traffic impact analysis for road projects and approve projects affecting county roadway.
• Review transportation studies, perform investigations and submit recommendations regarding installations of traffic control devices and control measures.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those 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 and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position are accepted online only. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  March 26, 2019
Application Screening:  April 9, 2019
Panel Interviews:  April 24 and/or 25, 2019
 

The Redwood City Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate to a fill a position in our summer internship program.  This internship will be project based.  The intern may be tasked to complete research and data analysis in areas such as data driven policing, homelessness and quality of life issues.  The intern may also be assigned to assist with the department’s social media program.

The ideal candidate should be a college student currently majoring in Communications, Sociology, Criminal Justice or Public Administration or a closely related program.  The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.  A basic understanding of law enforcement functions is highly desirable.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Redwood City Community Development Department is seeking a value-driven team player to fill the position of Management Analyst Intern. Through mentorship and under general supervision, the Management Analyst Intern will assist in coordinating and managing specific projects to completion.  The Management Analyst Intern will have an opportunity to interact with a variety of city staff, and will be assigned on-going assignments to help develop skills in public policy, public administration, project management, and/or public engagement.

The ideal candidate would enjoy weekly supplemental reading relevant to the internship.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Redwood City’s Public Works Services Department desires a motivated management analyst intern to assist the department with various projects throughout the summer.  The Public Works Services Department provides a wide range of services to Redwood City residents. Our services vary from utility services (water, sewer, solid waste) to environmental programs (water conservation, energy efficiency) and right-of way services (LED streetlights, traffic signs).

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and possesses a positive attitude; is able to work independently, conduct research projects, compile and analyze program data, and maintain a good work ethic. Prior website development or programming experience is desired.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.