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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Permit Center Manager to oversee Permit Center operations. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in the building codes, have strong organizational and administrative skills, be solutions oriented, will provide direct lead to four full-time staff members and develop collaborative relationships with staff throughout the City. Consistent with the focus on service is the timely processing of permits and development plans and scheduling of inspections made more challenging by a strong economic environment with unprecedented levels of development activity.  
 
Key work items for the next two years include: 1) the implementation of a permit tracking system that integrates building, planning, fire prevention, engineering, housing and code enforcement activities; 2) enhancement of the City's green building program; 3) managing a permit center counter, maintain staffing and training during the sixth straight year of record breaking development activity including a wide variety of development and reinvestment projects throughout the community; and 4) participating in citywide initiatives and projects with bold sustainable innovation.

Requires: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Management, Business Administration or a related field AND Four years of progressively responsible professional experience working as a construction manager, developer, architect, civil engineer, building official, plan checker, planner, or building inspector including two years of supervisory experience.  Possession of an ICC Building Plans Examiner Certification.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire due by 5pm on Monday, December 2, 2019.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click jobs.

$122,441.00 - $147,649.00 Annually

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SENIOR CIVIL LAND SURVEYOR

$8,266 - $10,048/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under direction from higher level management, provides supervision of the program and activities related to acquisition of Right of Way required to execute the City’s Seven-Year Capital Project Program and provides review and approval of the Land Development map checking requirement. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Provide direct supervision to professional and technical engineering staff; participate in recommending the appointment or personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities related to the Engineering or Plan Checking Division.
• Determine scope of engineering projects; prepare requests for proposals and contracts for consulting services; review plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
• Negotiate right-of-way agreements, professional services agreements, and cooperative project agreements with other agencies; locate and obtain outside funding sources for public works projects.
• Represent the Department and give presentations at public meetings.
• Review land title records and surveys in order to prepare reports regarding ownership determination.
• Assist in planning, organizing and evaluating the functions and activities of the Engineering Department including design, cooperative projects, plan review, and capital improvement projects.
• Approve all legal descriptions for deeds, leases, quitclaims, easements, and similar projects.
• Review, approve, and sign all land development maps including Tracts Maps, Parcel Maps, and Lot Line Adjustments.
• Assist in coordinating activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Make determinations for the Community Development Director and Director of Engineering regarding the status of parcels and maps as to conformity to the subdivision ordinance and Subdivision Map Act.
• Participate as a member of the Development Advisory Board and provide review, feedback, and direction to the development community.
• Attend Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings as needed to present information and support staff.
• Supervise and manage the acquisition of real property activities; implement department policies and procedures related to Right of Way acquisition.
• Secure execution of formal documents for purchase and sale of agreements, escrow instructions, dedication deeds, right of entry, and temporary construction easements.
• Perform any tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer, and
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and structural engineering, budget preparation and administration, project management, and supervision, training, and performance evaluation; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil and structural engineering. In addition, the employee must have the ability to manage large and complex engineering projects including supervision of professional, technical, and consulting staff; ensure project compliance with Federal, State and local rules, laws, and regulations; coordinate phases of major construction projects and prepare progress reports; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with appropriate recommendations; make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans; perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals; prepare and maintain comprehensive records, and prepare technical reports and recommendations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of increasingly responsible professional civil or land surveyor engineering experience, including two years of lead supervisory and project management responsibility. EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or land surveyor engineering or related field. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of California is preferred.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is a new commuter rail system located in Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are seeking two full-time Code Compliance Officers to perform specialized inspections and enforcement of ordinances, regulations and laws governing the transit system. This position is non-sworn and unarmed.

Code Compliance Officers hold limited enforcement authority and are responsible for enforcing ordinances and laws approved by the SMART Board of Directors. Considerable judgment is required in meeting emergency situations, enforcing regulations and in coordination with other personnel and agencies. Ordinances are enforced by the issue of citations and arrests are occasionally necessary. This position is required to prepare incident/arrest reports and other forms either written or using a computer. Code Compliance Officers will be required to testify in court when subpoenaed and may work varied shifts.

In performing their duties, Code Compliance Officers will be called upon to assist and provide information to patrons and the public and ensure the safety of passengers on platforms and in parking lots. This position is classified as a Public Officer under the law with powers of arrest. A primary responsibility is to enforce the fare ordinance by performing unannounced random inspection of fares onboard trains and in paid fare zones. The ability to speak, read and write Spanish is highly desirable.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

     The Associate Engineer classification is the third level of the engineering series and typically requires minimal supervision in the design, review, and management of projects. Incumbents of this class are typically supervised and provided lead direction and training by a Senior Engineer.

     The Public Works Department is recruiting to fill an Associate Engineering position with the City Facilities Architectural Services Division. CFAS has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings, landscape improvements, and capital maintenance projects, including recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities.

     The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and supreme work ethic. The position requires excellent judgement, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills. Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, these candidates will perform the key responsibilities (but are not limited to) listed below:

     Key Responsibilities

     - Prepares and/or reviews designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvement projects, private development projects or other engineering related projects that are prepared by subordinates and/or consultants engaged by the City or by private developers. 

     - Reviews and responds to Request for Information memos (RFIs) and submittals, negotiates change orders and reviews pay applications.

     - Manages projects, i.e., oversees, controls, and guides the project.

     - Negotiates, prepares, and manages consultant agreements and/or construction contracts.

     - Supervises staff such as Engineers and Engineering Technicians by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

     - Supervises the collection and analysis of field data and prepares recommendations.

     - Interfaces with the public, consultants, contractors, other City departments/sections, and other agencies, and is responsible for timely response to the stakeholders' requests and concerns on projects.

     - Coordinates with construction inspectors and attends field meetings to resolve problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project.

     - Prepares clearly written and effective reports and Council Memos.

     - Works with client to prepare project scoping and budgeting. Tracks and manages project costs using appropriate tools and resources.

     - Responsible for permitting, managing, and designing capital projects.

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

     Please describe in detail your professional engineering experience, including the institution(s) you work for, job title(s), years of employment and primary duties. Your explanation must be consistent with your work history and resume.

     Do you have engineering design and project construction experience? If yes, please describe in detail your experience including the type and size of projects, complexity of systems that you designed, and your involvement in the planning, data collection and analysis, design, scheduling, preparing cost estimates, and construction of projects.

     Please provide examples of your work that support your experience in delivery of capital projects (E.g. conduct research, design, feasibility studies, bidding, construction, and/or post construction of capital projects). Please include your role in each example.

     Do you have experience supervising and/or leading staff? If yes, please describe in detail the direct supervisory or lead experience you have had. Include the length of time you supervised or led staff, the number of employees under your direct supervision, and a description of your methods for developing your employees.

     Do you have experience managing construction / development project budget? If yes, please provide examples. Describe in detail your experience including the type of project, budget amount you managed, and complexity/challenge you faced.

     *Please include your updated resume as part of your application submittal.

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

     If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact April Hanson at april.hanson@sanjoseca.gov

Work for the City of Sunnyvale: The Heart of the Silicon Valley
 
Visitors and residents enjoy Sunnyvale's beautiful, clean suburban setting, efficient, high-quality city services, low crime rate, quality schools and 18 prize-winning parks.
 
We are looking for a Traffic/Transportation Engineer to help us keep our City of Sunnyvale transportation network safe and efficient while planning for future growth. Under general direction, this position performs professional transportation engineering work in the transportation planning and traffic operations groups, therefore the knowledge of applicable industry manuals such as the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) and Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual and other state and federal design guidelines is a must. Traffic Engineers may perform work in the areas of striping and signing plan designs; street light designs; the City's Safe Routes to School Program; coordinate traffic engineering issues with the City's Public Safety Department and Field Services Division; manage and conduct traffic impact studies, transportation operational studies, and warrant studies; the City's traffic calming program; the City's transportation demand management program; level of service analysis for intersections and arterials using computer models like Synchro, Traffix and Vistro; review traffic control and development plans including traffic impact analysis of land development project plans; apply for grant funds; respond to citizen concerns; and performs other duties as assigned.  Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering and two years of experience performing relevant, professional level work in traffic, transportation or civil engineering plus a current registration as a Professional Civil or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens October 23, 2019 and final filing date is November 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $47.8438 - $61.0625 Hourly| $99,515.10 - $127,004.80 Annually

The City of Dixon is recruiting to fill one (1) position of Senior Civil Engineer in the City Engineer/Public Works Department. This positions plans, coordinates, supervises, and reviews engineering work in connection with the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of public works projects; administers construction contracts and coordinates projects; and provides private development related engineering services.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All applicants should apply online, complete the supplemental questionnaire and submit document(s) by the final filing date. 

EXAM PROCESS:  A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail) and candidates who pass the written exam will be invited for an interview. 

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete and pass the following: a personal background investigation, and a pre-employment medical examination. All appointees are required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

Salary: Level I – $29.48 – $35.84 per hour / Level II – $36.82 – $44.76 per hour

A District Employment Application must be submitted to apply for this position: https://spmud.ca.gov/job-openings

Under direct supervision from the District Engineer, performs a variety of tasks of subprofessional engineering, office, design assistance, and drafting work. These tasks include plan checking; assisting in environmental and civil technical support work; perform engineering support work using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer aided design (CAD), surveying equipment, and global position systems (GPS); technical writing; public outreach; records keeping, and related duties as assigned.

Engineering Technician Level I
Completion of high school or G.E.D. and two (2) years of sub-professional experience, preferably with sewer facilities or public works.

Engineering Technician Level II 
Completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with course work in engineering, drafting, GIS, or a related field and three years of full-time experience in the class of Engineering Technician I at South Placer Municipal Utility District, or Five years of sub-professional engineering experience preferably with sewer facilities work, including two years of experience comparable to the South Placer Municipal Utility District Engineering Technician Level I.

Benefit Information: https://spmud.ca.gov/files/ade87a632/Benefits+Sheet+2019.pdf
 

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned buildings, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon and dams and levees. The department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. 

The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. You would be joining over 550 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

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What You’ll Do

• To perform semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on municipal buildings, facilities and equipment; and related work as assigned.
• Making routine plumbing repairs (example: repairing leaks, unplugging toilets and drains, changing fixtures, etc.)
• Replacing light bulbs and fluorescent lights, and making electrical related repairs (example: replacing electrical receptacles, troubleshooting circuits, etc.)
• Performing routine carpentry work (example: minor paint jobs, installing doors, door stops, cabinet doors, adjustable shelving, park bench repairs, etc.)
• Performing preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems (example: replacing evaporative cooler pads, belts, pumps, air filters, etc.)
• Making roof repairs, clear roof drains and gutters; assemble or repair playground equipment; installing glass, screens, refrigerators, and ranges; replace carpet tiles; hang banners and making minor grounds repairs.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System work orders and perform normal data input and work order closing tasks.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org