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FREMONT — A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. 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.  

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 difference through public service.   

ENGINEERING DIVISION

The Engineering Division of Public Works is divided into six sections.  Each section has a unique set of responsibilities to help “Build Fremont Forward” and shape our community.   The City is currently looking for a Chief of Party to assist in the Public Works Survey Section.  The Chief of Party will work closely with the City Surveyor and survey staff to support Development, Design, Traffic, Parks, and the Construction Inspection Units in supporting the City review of private development, providing control and base mapping for capital projects, and supporting these projects from design through the construction process.

This position  is a technical field lead and will require the ability to operate survey equipment including total stations, digital levels, and GPS equipment. The position requires the ideal candidate to have the drive and capacity to adapt to changes in technology pertinent to the hardware and software required for field and office surveying functions. The position will require both field and office duties with the Chief of Party responsible for most surveys from field to finish, under the supervision of the City Surveyor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Plan, schedule, participate in the activities of a crew in establishing points, lines and distances for topographic, property and construction field engineering surveys.
- Review requested survey work to determine nature and extent of required survey.
- Establish and maintain work and safety processes and procedures.
- Review work of subordinate for completeness and accuracy.
- Provide on the job training for survey party staff.
- Establish property and right of way lines and location of improvements.
- Conduct field check subdivision surveys.
- Read and interpret maps and plan for location and construction surveys.
- Assist design engineers in determining detail of grades and geometries on street, sewer and other public works construction projects.
- Implement changes to design plans.
- Prepare field books, profiles and other drawings from field notes.
- Identify design problems and refer for correction.
- Perform public contact duties.
- Notify property owners of survey work to be performed across their property lines.
- Supervise the maintenance of survey equipment.
- May perform records research and traverse analysis. 
- Other related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

Knowledge of
- Principles and practices of construction and land surveying
- California Coordinate System
- Function and operation of field instruments construction terminology

Skill to
- Operate surveying instruments
- Make accurate field observations
- Prepare field notes, records and sketches. 

Ability to
- Accurately perform detailed work and perform complex calculations
- Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
- Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Lead the work of others and train staff
- Read and interpret maps, plans and project specifications

THE POSITION:

Under immediate supervision, the Engineer I performs a variety of professional and technical engineering tasks related to design, project management, the Clean Water Program; and other related work as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Prepares progress reports, confirms construction work and initiates payments due. 

• Investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations.  

• Prepares and approves plans, specifications, estimates and other contract documents for a variety of construction and maintenance projects.  

• Provides guidance on the Alameda County Clean Water Program by attending required meetings and prepares the Annual Clean Water reports. 

• Provides flood zone information to residents, based on FEMA maps and documents.  

• Coordinates the operations & maintenance (O&M) requirements of completed projects with developers. 

• Maintains records of all plans and contract documents.  

• Coordinates, monitors and oversees assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other city departments and divisions, and outside agencies. 

• Provides technical and professional engineering support and oversight services in design, construction and traffic engineering.  

• Confers with representatives of internal and external agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development.  

• Issues, monitors, and tracks all encroachment permits, transportation permits and certificates of liability insurance. 

• Answers inquiries and investigates complaints and provides information to the public. 

The City of Dublin is seeking a Plan Check Engineer to perform, direct, and supervise Plan Check activities of the Building Division within the Community Development Department. Under the direction of the City’s Chief Building Official, performs a full range of plans examination duties to ensure projects and structures are in compliance with laws, ordinances, codes and regulations before permits are issued as well as during construction when changes are made or modifications are desired; performs a full range of customer service duties including assisting, providing information to and answering questions from architects, engineers, builders, and owner; and serves as a resource for the City’s building inspection staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Checks plans, specifications, and calculations on building plans submitted by architects, engineers, contractors, and owners for compliance with structural design, life safety design, grading, soil reports, energy standards, disabled access, and general conformity to applicable ordinances, laws and State building codes.
• Checks plans for accuracy of design and completeness; checks complex plans and calculations to determine loading on roofs, walls, and floors, size and spacing of beams, rafters, and joists, amount and size of reinforcing in concrete members, type of structural connections and adequacy of design to meet earthquake, wind load, and material stress and Title 24 requirements. 
• Makes independent analysis, when required, to justify the adequacy and safety of questionable designs.
• Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners regarding building requirements to achieve compliance standards; seeks to solve engineering problems as necessary.
• Calculates and collects building, and related fees.
• Keeps abreast of new building construction methods and materials.
• Oversee the issuance of permits after plan review approval.
• Makes field inspections as required or assigned. 
• Coordinates and participates in the City’s plan review process; coordinates with other staff to determine which projects to review in-house and which to have reviewed by outside consultants and contract review services. 
• Performs a full range of plan review related duties; reviews engineering reports, drawings, specifications and calculations for buildings to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and ordinances; interprets codes and regulations in the performance of plan check activities. 
• Consults and provides support to engineers, architects, contractors, designers and others regarding matters such as design, engineering and regulations governing building plans; analyzes building designs to ensure basic engineering principles have been achieved.
• Coordinates the plan review process of a submitted building permit for complex construction projects with other City staff, outside agencies and professional consultants. 
• Provides technical information and compliance methods concerning building codes and other health and safety codes to the public and customers.
• Reviews and analyzes commercial, industrial and complex residential building plans, structural calculations, specifications and reports for conformance with applicable codes, ordinances and accepted design and construction practices.
• Checks specifications for buildings and other structures involving installation, repair, replacement, and alteration for compliance with applicable codes and regulations. 
• Provides a full range of customer service; responds to complex and difficult inquires and requests for information; responds to public and agency technical and non-technical inquiries by phone, e-mail, fax, and at the counter; explains requirements of various laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. 
• Assists and works cooperatively with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and their representatives in submitting plans and other documents, applying for permits, and on other matters relating to building permits. 
• May perform field inspections and advises/assists Contract Building Inspectors regarding structural and other problems arising in the field. 
• Provides technical and professional assistance/advice to the City’s Building Official; participates in policy development. 
• Recommend the appointment of Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the assigned unit.
• Provides technical and functional direction for assigned staff; prepares written performance evaluations; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; instructs employees as required. 
• Performs required duties under the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and disaster response.
• Maintains records and prepares a variety of correspondence and documentation related to plan review and permit matters. 
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and of approved methods, materials and equipment pertaining to building and construction; attends meetings and conferences of inspection officials. 
• Ensures that plan checks are processed in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the Division’s budget. 
• May assume the responsibility for supervision for all Division functions in the absence of the Chief Building Official. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

THE POSITION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment to fill the Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer position. Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Engineering team as an Assistant or Associate Civil Engineer. This position performs journey level and professional engineering work in conjunction with design, plan check, and construction, and maintenance of solar, water and wastewater projects.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First review scheduled for October 14, 2019; open until filled.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Civil Engineer – This classification performs journey level professional engineering work in conjunction with construction and maintenance of Public Works projects.

Monthly rate: $7,068 - $8,600
 
Associate Civil Engineer – This classification performs more difficult and complex engineering design work on private development and public works projects; and supervise the work of Assistant Civil Engineers and Engineering Technicians performing related work.

Monthly rate: $8,205 - $9,959
 
Incumbents may advance from the Assistant Civil Engineer to the Associate Civil Engineer level, as recommended by their supervisor and approved by the Director of Public Works, as they learn City and departmental practices and procedures. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope and assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision.  Advancement to the higher classification requires gaining the knowledge, skill, experience and credentials that meet the qualifications for that class and demonstrating the ability to consistently perform the work of the higher classification.
 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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The Schools Sustainability Associates (SSAs) provide opportunities for teachers, students and schools-based groups to directly contribute to the sustainability of their school and community by providing educational tours at our two Education Transfer Stations, in-class teacher training and instructional support for student action projects that enable elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and student groups throughout Alameda County. Teaching a curriculum to students, while modeling lessons for teachers, students are engaged in sustainability issues through an educational approach which may include: an introduction of environmental principles, student-led environmental waste audits of school and home resource use, activities for student action to reduce the school’s environmental footprint, outreach and education by students to the larger community, and reflection on and celebration of progress and achievements. In addition, SSAs may work and collaborate on agency initiatives, like school infrastructure, provide technical assistance and training to diverse audiences and promote campaigns, such as the agency’s Stop Food Waste community outreach campaign, and Carbon Farming projects. School Sustainability Associates work in a fast-paced team environment at schools, at the educational field trip centers, residences, at the agency, and in multiple community venues.

The position(s) receive day-to-day direction from a StopWaste Program Manager and Project Coordinators and reports to work at the StopWaste agency office and/or the Educational Field Trip Centers as assigned. Candidate must be willing to travel to school sites throughout the county on a weekly basis.

Application Procedure for Associates
Applications and correspondence will be accepted through email. Please email the following documents to jobs@stopwaste.org and include the position title “Schools Sustainability Associate” in your cover letter and email subject line.

• Cover Letter referencing the position title
• StopWaste Application
• Resume

The required application can be downloaded at www.stopwaste.org/job-application.  Application packets may also be dropped off or mailed to the StopWaste office. A link to the job description is available here: http://www.stopwaste.org/sites/default/files/Job%20Announcement-Schools%20Sustainability%20Associate-2019_0.pdf

StopWaste
ATTN:  Pat Cabrera, Administrative Services Director
1537 Webster St. 
Oakland, CA  94612

Positions will be open until filled.

Interviews: Interviews will be in person or via Skype.
 

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