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Applications are being accepted for the positions of Lead Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Equipment Mechanic Salary: $71,323.00 - $86,673.00 Annually

Lead Equipment Mechanic Salary: $77,209.00 - $93,870.00 Annually

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, included 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 Public Works Department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Maintenance, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Maintenance Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Juvenile and Family Services Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Juvenile and Family Services Specialist oversees the programs of the juvenile and family services unit within the Redwood City Police Department; provides direct services for first-time juvenile offenders and their families including crisis intervention, needs assessment, therapeutic counseling, and case planning and management; supervises the work of student interns as well as program volunteers; serves as the department’s liaison with social service agencies and organizations within the community to attain services for program participants; develops and presents educational programs related to the area of assignment; assists department staff with cases involving missing and at-risk youth and their families.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Juvenile and Family Services Specialist

• Please click on the job announcement file and job description below to review the recruitment flyer and total list of duties and responsibilities.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and written supplemental questionnaire.
• Please see special instructions for more information on supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.org by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 29, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Selection Process: Oral Board Interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of February 8, 2021

This position under general supervision, leads and performs golf course maintenance and other skilled landscape and building maintenance tasks; operates motorized equipment and irrigation systems, and does related work, as required.

Sunnyvale Golf Course is a par 70 regulation 18-hole course with numerous bunker, dog legs, and water holes. Sunnyvale is a well-manicured test of the player's skill stretching out to 6,225 yards. Sunken Garden Golf Course is a 9-hole, 1,502-yard executive course. Sunken Garden is ideal for the beginner golfer with ample practice facilities and shorter length holes.
 
The City of Sunnyvale offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, training, and career development opportunities. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.Sunnyvale.ca.gov click on jobs.

Salary: $33.04 - $42.17

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a

Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8

• Install, maintain, repair and research a variety of supervisory controls and replacement electrical components that are part of advanced wastewater treatment processes such as aeration, filtration, disinfection and dechlorination, sludge dewatering, odor control, and an environmental laboratory.
• Perform wiring required for the installation of electronic equipment; install high voltage underground cables in conduits; splice high and low voltage cables utilizing hand taping and pre- molded splice kits.
• Design, install, maintain, repair, test and construct electrical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems, controls and related process equipment. Provide technical support for other work groups within Public Works.
• Specify, install, program, and repair various types of variable frequency motor drive systems.
• Fabricate, maintain, install, service, and calculate power load distributions to various motors and related equipment.
• Install and repair programmable logic controllers and install related hardware and software for control systems.
• Maintain and repair automatic control valves and associated control functions.
• Implement preventive maintenance and repair on motors from fractional to over 400 horsepower. Record and calculate current requirements for new electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot, perform inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial switchgear and high voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, circuits, switches, relays, regulators and distribution panels.
• Specify, install, and inspect various types of conduit; isolate breakers and switches for major repairs; coordinate repairs and scheduled outages with operations staff.
• Conduct surveys to gather field data.
• Use aerial lifts, scaffolding and ladders.
• Prepare requisitions and associated documents for purchase of repair parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Supervisor.

Application Deadline:  February 10, 2021 @ 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, included 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 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

THE POSITION:

The Water Quality Control Plant Laboratory Supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, and assist in the operations of the Water Quality Control Plant’s (WQCP) laboratory.  This includes supervising and training subordinate lab staff, operators, and inspectors as they perform lab analyses, and perform difficult and complex analyses and other duties as required or assigned.

THE OPPORTUNITY
 
We invite you to join a city that strives to be a healthier, more sustainable community -- the kind of place we'd like to pass along to our children. Guided by values of caring, openness and integrity, and working with a team of dedicated and passionate professional and regional partners, the Senior Water Resources Engineer will have a key role in developing and implementing sustainable water supply projects.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 

First review of applications will be on Friday,  February 12, 2021 at 5:00PM

THE POSITION

The City of Hayward is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for the Department of Public Works & Utilities. This senior-level position is responsible for implementing a diverse range of water resources activities, including sustainable groundwater management, recycled water, and water conservation. The Senior Water Resources Engineer reports directly to the Water Resources Manager and has a key role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for residents and businesses.  
 
The incumbent will have a hands-on role in implementing innovative water resource development projects, regional partnerships and water demand management. As examples, the successful candidate will manage technical aspects of the City's responsibilities as a Groundwater Sustainability Agency, including development and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan in cooperation with a regional partner and implementation of future phases of the City's recycled water program.
 
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative individual with strong technical capabilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues, local constituents and regional partners. A strong work ethic, accountability and commitment to sustainability in all aspects of water resources planning will also be required to succeed in this position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management level classification allocated to the Water Resources Division of the Utilities & Environmental Services Department.  The incumbent is responsible for implementing water resources activities, including groundwater management, recycled water projects, water conservation, water transfers, and water-related sustainability goals.  This position is distinguished from the Water Resources Manager by the latter position's overall responsibility for all aspects of the development and management of the City's water resources program.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Water Resources Manager.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise functional supervision over technical and administrative support personnel.

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:
 
Implementing a wide range of water resources activities, including sustainable groundwater management, recycled water projects, dry year supply planning, water conservation programs, and water transfers. 

Managing the technical aspects of the City’s responsibilities as a Groundwater Sustainability Agency under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA),including serving as the lead for preparation and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan, and managing the development and maintenance of technical resources such as modeling tools and databases.

Managing water conservation and water use efficiency programs.
 
Preparing technical analyses related to water resources, such as supply and demand projections, and water supply allocations during drought periods.
 
Researching and preparing complex technical and administrative reports.

Managing environmental assessments related to water resources projects, in compliance with state and federal requirements
 
Managing implementation of select capital improvement projects related to water resources.
 
Working cooperatively with federal, state and regional entities regarding a variety of water resource issues.
 
Representing the City and working cooperatively with federal, state, and regional
entities.
 
Assisting the Water Resources Manager in negotiating and developing joint projects and multi-agency agreements with other federal, state and regional entities.
 
Tracking and evaluating legislation and regulations as they pertain to water supply and preparing analyses and comments to address the City's interests.
 
Developing water supply assessments in compliance with California Water Code and any subsequent laws and regulations that integrate land use and water supply planning.
 
Preparing Urban Water Management Plans.
 
Preparing grant and loan applications for water supply projects and studies.
 
Participating in the procurement and supervision of technical consultants, including preparing and issuing requests for proposals, participating in selection, negotiating professional services agreements, and supervising work.
 
Assisting in preparing goals and objectives related to water resources programs.

Preparing City Council and Council Committee communications, including reports and presentation materials.

Performing related duties as assigned
 
Making presentations to various elected and appointed officials, including City Council and Council Committees, as well as community groups.
 
Championing the implementation of sustainable initiatives in the City's water resources programs.
 
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of excellent customer service.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:

• Current methods, technologies, principles and practices of water resource management, including storage, surface water, groundwater, recycled water and water transfers.
• Principles of hydrology, hydraulics and hydrogeology.
• Computer applications relating to water resources planning and modeling, including basic knowledge of GIS tools and groundwater models.
• Typical water project funding sources, including grants and loans, preparation of applications and administration.
• Requirements of environmental impact assessments, CEQA and NEPA.
• Pertinent federal and state laws and regulations related to California water resources, including SGMA
• Principles and practices of analytical research, project management and contract administration.
• Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and methods of report writing and presentations
• Research methods and techniques.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.
• Statistics and statistical methods.

Ability to:

• Implement principles, practices and methods associated with water resources management, including hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater management, recycled water and water transfers.
• Apply knowledge of water rights, laws, and economics to water resource management, including groundwater management and water transfers.
• Prepare cost/benefit and alternative analyses.
• Analyze and interpret technical materials, financial reports and legal documents, in order to make sound recommendations.
• Identify, apply for, and administer grants and loans.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of environmental assessments in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
• Operate a personal computer, including sophisticated modeling programs and basic GIS applications
• Work cooperatively with staff from federal, state and regional entities to achieve common goals while representing the City's interests.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Develop and manage resources, budgets, and schedules for specific projects.
• Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, codes, and City policies and procedures.
• Make sound decisions with solid problem-solving methods.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:  Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience as
an engineer or related field with a focus on water resources management, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
 
Education:  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural or physical sciences or engineering. A Master's degree in a similar field is desirable.
 
License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. 
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional registration/certification in a science field.
 

Supplemental Information

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, and/or written examination.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.

Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, this position plans, directs, supervises, and reviews the activities, projects and programs in the Utilities Division and is responsible for all Utilities Division activities, including water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, recycled water, and groundwater. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES The next Assistant Public Works Director - Utilities will be presented with a number of known challenges and opportunities in which to excel including: 

- In coordination with the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) and the Alameda County Water District, the City is working to develop a jointly prepared groundwater sustainability plan that covers the entire East Bay Plain Subbasin. 

-  The City’s recycled water program includes approximately 8 miles of distribution pipeline. Customers are just beginning to come online and there are plans for additional expansion. 

-  The wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure is in good condition, with ongoing capital projects to maintain the systems. The City has committed to a project in approximately five years that will involve between $60-$100 million in investments to manage nutrients discharged into the Bay. 

-  The next Assistant Director will represent Hayward in an area with many effective regional collaborations through both formal associations and Joint Powers Agencies, as well as informational relationships with regional partners. The next Assistant Director will play a key leadership role in this capacity to represent the City of Hayward. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced utilities manager with strong technical and professional skills applied daily in the oversight of major municipal utilities that include water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, recycled water, and ground water. The Assistant Director of Public Works - Utilities is expected to be a personable and fiscally astute leader with a firm commitment to excellent service, regulatory compliance, staff development, and community responsiveness. Having experience developing capital and operating budgets is highly desirable. In Hayward, a high priority is placed on customer service for all its residential, developers, and other commercial customers. The ideal candidate will have a customer service mindset and the ability to permeate that culture throughout the organization. racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree in a similar field is desirable.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience as a senior-level engineer or related field with a focus on water resources, water distribution or wastewater collection and treatment, including three years at the management level.

Certificate: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California, at the time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process
Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
 

To view the recruitment brochure, click on: Assistant Director of Public Works - Utilities (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Feel free to contact Greg Nelson at (916) 630-4900 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.

The City of Hayward, is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Search Schedule
Filing Deadline                                    January 19, 2021
Preliminary Screening Interviews      TBD                                              
Interviews with City                            TBD

These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly.

The Public Works Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer to join our skilled and dedicated team!

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 on a wide variety of civil engineering projects in connection with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of County-maintained facilities.
 
Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification. Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At these 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 tasks 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, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects.
 
NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that Associate Civil Engineers are 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.
 
The salary range for Assistant Engineer is $83,242 - $104,021 annually.
The salary range for Associate Engineer is $98,488 - $123,094 annually.
The salary range for Associate Civil Engineer is $110,261 - $137,800 annually.
 
There are currently two vacancies, one in each of these units:
 
Design and Construction 
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer 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.
 
Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection
The Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection unit oversees 30 Special Districts that include flood control, drainage, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and street lighting. The primary responsibilities of the position include the design and management of various capital improvement projects from the conceptual stage to construction close-out. Additional duties include assisting with the day-to-day operational tasks of administering these Districts.
 

The ideal candidate for either of these positions 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 property owners, 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.
• Able to 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.
• Able to perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare concise and effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experienced in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage and flood control improvements, parks facilities, water treatment and distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems, 
• Experienced using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

Examples of Duties:

Duties for these positions may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
• Perform duties as chief of party engaged in making surveys.
• Prepare designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
• Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
• Gather, compile, and compute data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance, and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
• Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• 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: 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. 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, 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.
• 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.
• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.

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

• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application processes. 

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, or 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 questionnaire 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  January 28, 2021
Application Screening:  Week of February 1, 2021
Panel Interviews:  TBD - Most likely week of February 15, 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 Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (010820210) (Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer – N033/N018/N020)

POLICE RECRUIT

$6,460 - $8,245 per month

Plus excellent benefits

Additional Pay Incentives:

            Shift Differential (3%-5%)

            Bilingual Pay (Conversational-2.5%; Full-5%; Fluent-10%)

            Uniform Allowance - $325.00 (June/December)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a non-sworn, civilian training classification to be used while incumbent is attending a certified P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy.  Incumbent in this classification receives the same employee benefits as Police Officers, with the exception of being placed in the “Miscellaneous” retirement category until successful completion of a designated police academy, and as a civilian employee,

will not be covered by government code sections 4850 and 3300 through 3311.  Upon successful completion of an academy, incumbent shall be sworn as a Police Officer, placed in the safety retirement category and begin an 18-month probationary period as a Police Officer on the date of swearing in. 

Education: 

• High school graduate or its equivalent. 
• Completion of 30 semester (or equivalent quarter) units from an accredited college or university preferred. 

Physical Capabilities/Vision:

• Must be capable of performing the full range of work assigned to a Police Officer free from physical, mental or emotional restrictions, which would adversely impact job performance. 
• All vision must be corrected to 20/20.
• Must be free from color blindness and have a normal field of vision.

Hearing:

• Normal hearing acuity.

Height/Weight: 

• Weight in proportion to height, age and frame.

Age: 

• Applicant must be 21 years of age minimum by completion of Police Academy.

Citizenship: 

• California Government Code Section 1031(a) requires that Police Officers be citizens of the United States.  California Government Code Section 1031.5 requires that permanent resident aliens who desire to be employed as Police Officers be eligible for and have applied for citizenship.

License:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates must detail related education and experience on the online application since the application will be used to select candidates for testing.  The examination for this recruitment will consist of any or all of the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  NOTE:  Prior to appointment, the selected candidate must submit to and pass a P.O.S.T. approved background investigation and polygraph/CVSA examination.  On a conditional job offer, the candidate must complete and pass a pre-placement psychological and medical examination, including drug screening prior to appointment. To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”. Or, to apply, follow this link:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20070801 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.