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The Town of Moraga offers a supportive environment where you will be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of municipal engineering. Under minimum supervision, the position provides journey level engineering assistance to the Town by managing Town capital projects at all stages of planning, design, and construction; conducting the plan check process for all subdivision and private developments; providing transportation planning and traffic engineering; assisting in the development, coordination, and management of engineering programs; operations and maintenance  programs and services and performs related duties as required.

ABOUT THE POSITIONS
City of Gilroy Public Works Department is currently recruiting for two (2) college interns to work in the Engineering Division.  One intern position will work on land development projects and the other intern position will work on transportation projects.  Qualified applicants will be considered for both openings. Hired candidates will be assigned to an internship based on their educational background, related knowledge, and any work or project experience.
 
 
WORK SCHEDULE
Internships can start as early as May 1, 2020 and end as late as September 30, 2020.  There is a possibility for the internship to be continued through June 30, 2021 (on a reduced schedule as described below.)
 
Interns may work full time (40 hours per week) up to 11 weeks during summer or when school is not in session.  Interns may work part-time (up to 25 hours per week) year round if working more than 11 weeks or when school is in session.
 
The official start and end date of the internship will be determined at the time of hire. Work hours are generally Monday – Friday between   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interns may be assigned to attend some evening and weekend events, and off-site meetings.
 
 
ABOUT THE TEAM AND ENVIRONMENT
The Engineering team provides a supportive environment for interns to participate in projects in varied disciplines and at varying stages.  The mentoring provided and learning opportunities are exceptional.  Interns will have hands-on exposure to using industry tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, RAM, and GIS software on current City of Gilroy projects.

ABOUT THE POSITION
City of Gilroy Public Works Department is currently recruiting for a college intern to work in the Operations Unit. This is a hands-on position responsible for updating City of Gilroy's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) which is based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and is used for storing asset information regarding the City's water, wastewater, storm drain, street, sidewalk, park, landscape, urban forest and related infrastructure.
 
The Public Works GIS/CMMS College intern will have the opportunity to identify inconsistencies with GIS data by conducting field inspections of civil infrastructure and performing internal and external research. The Public Works GIS/CMMS College intern will resolve discrepancies by comparing physical field data and reconciling it with GIS/CMMS data.
 
This position is ideal for college candidates who are pursuing degrees involving Business Management Information Systems, GIS, Civil Engineering, or Geography.
 
 
WORK SCHEDULE
Internships can start as early as May 1, 2020 and end as late as September 30, 2020.  There is a possibility for the internship to be continued through June 30, 2021 (on a reduced schedule as described below.)
 
Interns may work full time (40 hours per week) up to 11 weeks during summer or when school is not in session.  Interns may work part-time (up to 25 hours per week) year round if working more than 11 weeks or when school is in session.
 
The official start and end date of the internship will be determined at the time of hire. Work hours are generally Monday – Friday between   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interns may be assigned to attend some evening and weekend events, and off-site meetings.
 
 
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Operations team is a group of hard-working individuals who are dedicated to making Gilroy a well maintained, safe, attractive, and well-run community. Our employees fully support a culture of safety, learning, bonding, and teamwork.
 

JOIN THE CITY OF GLENDORA TEAM

3% base salary increase July 1, 2020

Alternative work schedules available!

Up to $6,200 tuition reimbursement per academic year.

The City of Glendora has an exciting new opportunity to join our engineering team as an Engineering Technician.  This position will primarily assist the public with inquiries regarding permits, rules, policies and programs. The ideal candidate has excellent customer skills, can multitask, prioritize and thrives in a team environment.

This is a great opportunity to work on exciting new projects and learn from skilled engineering professionals. If you are looking to get hands on exposure to a variety of areas in a small agency this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Under general supervision, the Engineering Technician performs technical and sub-professional engineering work related to the drafting of plans for public works facilities and conducts surveys; assists in planning, designing and maintaining the City’s traffic circulation system; performs related duties as required.

The Engineering Technician works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a wide variety of sub-professional engineering duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Adequate performance at this level requires a knowledge of departmental procedures and precedents, and the ability to choose among alternatives in solving problems. An Engineering Technician is expected to work productively even in the absence of a supervisor. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results.

Some of the typical duties of the Engineering Technician include but are not limited to, the following:

• Processes permit applications; reviews improvement plans; determines conditions for approval; calculates fees; completes necessary paperwork; issues permits for transportation, street, sewer and drainage projects.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding property descriptions, location, and property surveys.
• Performs a variety of work involved in the preparation of construction drawings and related maps, reflecting topography, drainage, rights-of-way, structures, utility lines, roadways, construction symbols, and related information; tabulates and plots field data; uses a variety of drafting tools and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of plans related to the construction and maintenance of a variety of projects in accordance with City, state, and federal guidelines; assists in the preparation of quantities calculations and materials costs.
• Keeps accurate records; prepares technical reports; makes presentations and/or represents the City in a variety of meetings with the public.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org or contact the Human Resources Division.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be an Associate’s degree or equivalent with major work in drafting, civil engineering or a closely related field; and two years of progressively responsible sub-professional engineering experience. Two years of progressively responsible experience in municipal traffic engineering may be required for some assignments.

Knowledge and Skill Levels:

Working knowledge of the fundamentals of civil engineering computations; nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and instruments used in engineering mapping; surveying equipment, principles, problems, techniques, and practices; mathematics as applied to the computation of distances, angles, areas, and traverses, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Skill in the use of drafting tools and the operation of Computer Assisted Drafting computer programs.

Special Requirements:

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment.  Possession of a recent or ability to obtain an Engineering in Training Certificate is desirable. 

CLOSING DATE:  MARCH 17, 2020 AT 3PM

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR: MARCH 25 or 26, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org.  Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted.  Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps.  Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.  Please notify the Human Resources & Risk Management Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

JOIN THE CITY OF GLENDORA TEAM

3% base salary increase July 1, 2020

Alternative work schedules available!

Up to $6,200 tuition reimbursement per academic year.

The City of Glendora seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional who is dedicated, knowledgeable and can provide excellent customer service as the new Civil Engineering Assistant (CEA).  The ideal candidate has a wide variety of experience in various areas and is committed to best practices of engineering principles, project design and administration.  We are looking for someone who is experienced and adept in designing water lines and water improvement plans in an aging infrastructure and easily able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with field from various City Departments/Divisions, Corresponding Supervisors and/or Managers, and contractors in the field.  An Engineering In Training (EIT) certificate, experience with a Water Utility, and/or experience with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is DESIRABLE but not required.  A Bachelor’s Degree is HIGHLY DESIRABLE.

If you are energized and enthusiastic about working on a collaborative team and like the idea of working under leadership that encourages creative solutions and you are committed to serving residents of this community, then we invite your application!

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of field and office sub-professional civil engineering work; plans, designs, and reviews the construction of public works, water, traffic, and subdivision projects; performs technical studies; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Civil Engineering Assistant include but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs contract administration of public works projects including the technical review and approval of project plans, designs, and construction; evaluates public works project proposals and recommends award of contract.
• Prepares plans, maps, and designs for streets, sewers, storm drains, water distribution systems, street lighting, landscaping, street improvement, and other capital improvement projects; prepares specifications and cost estimates for a variety of public works projects.
• Performs inspections of construction projects; makes field inspections of existing structures to determine adequacy and estimate stabilizing requirements; meets with contractors to resolve items of non-compliance.
• Investigates complaints, conducts technical studies and prepares reports and recommendations related to civil engineering projects, such as traffic, transportation, capital improvement projects, and other specialized studies.
• Reviews and approves proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations; prepares conditions of approval; advises public on city standards and processes for acquiring appropriate permits.
• Conducts field surveys and operates a variety of survey equipment; measures distances and establishes elevations; prepares survey reports.
• Prepares traffic engineering reports; supervises the collection and management of traffic data; conducts traffic studies; investigates complaints of traffic safety issues and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of maps related to the water distribution system; prepares required reports on water quality; performs hydrant flow tests and calculations; assists the Water Division Supervisor with a variety of water systems related issues.
• May assist in directing the work of Engineering Aides and Technicians who are in training; leads the work of same as required.

For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org or contact the Human Resources Division.

EDUCATION/AND OR EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be an Associate’s degree or equivalent with major work in civil engineering or closely related field, and three years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS

Considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to public works, including planning and development, design, and construction; methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of public works project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates; related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations. Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of an EIT certificate is desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS:  All applications will be reviewed and evaluated.  Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSE DATE: MARCH 17, 2020 AT 3PM

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: MARCH 25 OR 26, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS:  A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org.  Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted.  Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps.  Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Please notify the Human Resources & Risk Management Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an innovative and proactive Engineering Division Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing engineering activities to protect the capital investments in the City’s facilities and infrastructure through maintenance, enhancement, and when necessary, expansion.  

For additional information about the position, please review the recruitment brochure (job announcement URL)

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219.9 million for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a positive impact on the community difference through public service.

THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Fremont’s Human Services Department (HSD) is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. HSD works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. HSD also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient.

THE POSITION

The City of Fremont is seeking a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrator to be a part of the HSD management team. The City of Fremont receives federal CDBG and HOME funds to support infrastructure, programs and services for low and moderate-income residents. It also administers the Rent Review Ordinance (RRO) Program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Provide administrative oversight for the CDBG, HOME and RRO programs
- Support and maintain the City’s Rent Review Board and Citizens Advisory Committee
- Work closely with stakeholders to prepare the City’s annual CDBG grant application
- With Citizens Advisory Committee input, develop CDBG recommendations for consideration by the City Council
- Oversee ongoing CDBG capital and public service projects to ensure compliance with contract conditions and with Federal labor, environmental and prevailing wage regulations
- Work collaboratively with social service and housing staff to identify housing rehabilitation needs, and oversee contract for housing rehabilitation
- Oversee ongoing City HOME projects, including the Stay Housed tenant-based rental assistance program
- Prepare, maintain and present annual CDBG, HOME and RRO budget and program reports to City Council
- Maintain strong working relationships the local non-profit community, landlord stakeholders, and tenant rights     organizations
- Represent HSD at community meetings and conduct workshops with topics such as “Landlord Rights and Responsibilities,” “Fair Housing 101,” and “Tenant Rights and Responsibilities”
- Administer contracts with fair housing, mediation, and landlord/tenant service provider(s)
- Other duties as assigned

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer.

Recruitment will close by Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

The Assistant Civil Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer performs a variety of complex engineering work for design, investigation, and management of public works projects and oversight of private development and permitted construction; to prepare a variety of engineering documents, drawings and specifications; to act as project manager in assigned capital projects; and to perform a variety of professional public works and engineering tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.  There are two vacancies – one Assistant (any area) and one Associate (Land Development experience).

Assistant Civil Engineer: This is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the Civil Engineer series. Incumbents perform less complex office and field engineering work and assignments are generally routine or closely related within a framework of established procedures. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have applicable education but only limited related work experience. The Assistant Civil Engineer position does not require California registration as a civil engineer or professional engineer.

Associate Civil Engineer: This is the full journey level class within the professional Civil Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate. Incumbents are expected to complete complex engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Assistant Civil Engineer level, or when filled from the outside, have prior advanced technical or professional engineering work experience. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter performs the most difficult and responsible duties assigned to the classification including management of the most complex engineering projects or exercising lead direction over lower level staff.

The Assistant Engineer receives general supervision from higher level professional engineers and may exercise technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff.  The Associate Engineer receives direction from higher level engineering staff and may exercise technical supervision over lower level staff within the work unit and exercises technical or functional supervision over technical engineering staff.

Depending on assignment, responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of engineering duties in support of capital improvement projects including road construction, storm drains, sewers, traffic systems and related construction projects.
• Perform design and engineering studies for capital improvement projects; including the preparation of project plans, research project design requirements, drawing specifications, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Preparation of Request for Proposals, including scope of work for a variety of engineering projects and studies. Management of engineering consultant procurement process and oversight of engineering consultants.
• Manage advertisement and award of construction projects including the review of contract bids and proposals; management of construction contracts including participating in the review of contractor work activities; ensures contract compliance with contractual obligations, prepares and reviews change orders and manages contract close out and acceptance.
• Coordinate projects and assignments with businesses, utilities, special districts, and other City departments. Respond to complaints and assists in solving problems related to City projects and policies; provides information to property owners, contractors, engineers, consultants, and the general public on conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and costs.
• Conduct or oversee field inspections or investigation of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; provides resolutions to construction problems; conduct or oversee survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Perform a variety of engineering complex calculations and computation; prepare project cost analyses; prepare estimates of time and materials costs.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations.
• Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Prepare applications for state and federal grants.
• Review and provide plan check comments for private development applications and building, grading, and encroachment permits in accordance with City codes, ordinances, and policies. Review of required studies and coordinates with consultants to provide peer review of special studies.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Maintain a variety of public works department and engineering division program and project files and records.

To review the complete job description, visit www.belmont.gov

THE POSITION

Tri-City is actively recruiting for one part-time vacancy for a Wellness Advocate I for the Wellness Center.  The Wellness Advocate I will provide advocacy, guidance, feedback, outreach and support to help families to access and work more efficiently with the systems involved.   The Wellness Advocate will report to an Employment Outreach Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Work directly with clients and their families providing advocacy, translation and other supportive services.

• Work as a partner to guide and provide feedback to clients and families.

• Outreach and support to help clients and families to access services.

• Working with Tri-City MHC program staff to develop social support programming for clients and families.

• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI) of clients served by Center to comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations and other duties as assigned.