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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Plan Checker I/II in the Building Department within the Community Development & Service Agency. Initially under close supervision, the Plan Checker I/II performs plan and specification review for construction, improvement, remodeling, alteration and repair plans for compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations; performs related work as assigned. As experience is gained, duties become more complex and are performed under more general supervision.  This class is alternately staffed with Plan Checker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class, and obtaining licenses and certifications as required.

About CDSA

The Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) strives to improve the overall quality of life for our residents and fiscal health of our businesses by coordinating the orderly growth and development of the County. We accomplish this by providing proper implementation of related regulations, providing community services, and by providing operation, maintenance, and expansion of Public Works infrastructure. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of parks, grounds, trees, recreational facilities, public grounds, storm sewers, sidewalks, medians, street signs and markings, and repair and upkeep of streets. Operates maintenance and construction equipment; and does related work as required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.

• Performs or learns to perform a variety of parks and streets maintenance tasks including watering, mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, trimming, pruning, planting and removing flowers, plants, trees and turf.
• Maintenance and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, pavement, and pavement markings.
• Assists with the installation of park, street and recreation as it relates to facility maintenance.
• Operates or is trained to operate park and street maintenance equipment and motor vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes/loaders, forklifts, sprayers, chippers, power mowers, edgers, hand tools, rollers, asphalt breakers, airless and air operated paint machines, air compressors, generators, hand tools and related equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance work in the care of tools and supplies.
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic control and informational devices.
• May be required to work weekends or holidays or in the event of emergencies.
• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Uses and purposes of various hand tools employed in basic laboring; safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools and heavy equipment; the operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Perform routine maintenance activities related to park, street or facility maintenance; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with the variety of tools related to maintenance; learn to operate a variety of maintenance equipment; and perform heavy manual labor.; work indoors or outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Worker is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs. Heavy physical indoor or outdoor work is required during the course of a normal maintenance work day. Work in inclement weather is also required. Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of related experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work is related but not required
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, temporary position. Approximately 20 hours per week.
$22.00 to $27.00 hourly DOE

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

OTHER INFORMATION

Temporary employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker is assigned to the Streets and Sewers Division of the Public Works Department and is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and operating power-driven road maintenance or construction equipment and trucks.

Examples of duties include:

• Operation and maintenance of power-driven street, sewer, and construction equipment
• Cleaning of sewer lines and storm drains
• Performance of concrete work and other construction and street resurfacing projects

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The County of San Mateo's Human Services Agency, Children and Family Services Branch is seeking well-qualified and motivated individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW). Under general supervision, PSWs provide therapeutic counseling and support services to children and families connected to the child welfare system and individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems.

Current vacancies include:

• 2 vacancies in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths/Child Family Team (CANS/CFT) assignment
• 1 vacancy in the Foster Family Agency (FFA) assignment

The CANS/CFT PSW completes or assists in gathering information for the State required Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment for children and families involved in the child welfare system. This position works collaboratively with the CFS social worker and BHRS clinician to create a client-focused clinical needs and services plan. This role is also responsible for facilitating the Child and Family Team meetings to ensure that clients are actively involved in every aspect of their child welfare case, mental health treatment and service planning. In addition, this position may also provide short-term mental health and case management services to clients in the child welfare system. 

The FFA PSW is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the mental health services for the children in the FFA therapeutic program; coordinating, facilitating, and creating the individual needs and services plans for the youth; providing therapeutic support services to the youth and resource parent; and developing and coordinating the monthly foster parent trainings. The FFA PSW also assists with the recruitment, admission, and retention of SMC FFA resource homes referred to the program.

CFS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are based on client need and availability. Staff may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Experience delivering behavioral health services to children exhibiting challenging behaviors due to trauma.
• Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills working with a youth population.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management, as well as trauma-informed child abuse treatment and other evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of the CANS tool and CFT practices.
• Experience working with youth with complex issues involving abuse and neglect, trauma, behavioral health, and substance use. Experience facilitating collaborative meetings with clients and partners.
• Experience conducting individual, group, and family therapy. Solid documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, needs and service plans, etc.
• Experience providing field-based services.
• Collaboration and coordination of services with other providers.
• Experience working with multi-cultural clients and staff from a trauma-informed perspective, including ensuring services provided are culturally-relevant and involve the child and family's participation to nurture the child's well-being.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Licensure/Certification:

• PSW II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

or 

• MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

A typical way to qualify is Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, or a closely related field.
 

Final Filing Deadline:  September 22, 2020

To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/2716262/child-welfare-psychiatric-social-worker-ii-spanish-speaking-preferred-open. Applications are only accepted online. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application. EOE

PERMIT TECHNICIAN II

SALARY:      $23.21 to $32.66 hourly

FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, September 22, 2020. PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Permit Technician II in the Development Services Department.  This position is limited to a maximum of 1,500 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform responsible administrative and technical support work in one or more specialized area of Development Services; to provide information and direction to the public on planning, engineering and building issues, processes and requirements at the development services/permit center counter; to receive, review, route, process and plan check minor applications and permits; and to research community development issues.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Permit Technician serves and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filed by advancement from the I level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor; and technical and functional supervision from a Senior Permit Technician.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide information and direction to the public at the counter, via phone, email, and written correspondence related to the City’s development and permit process including planning, building, and engineering, zoning issues, codes, standards, ordinances, and guidelines.
• Review applications, documents and plan submittals to assure accuracy and compliance with pertinent and established criteria; log-in and coordinate routing of various plans and permits to appropriate departments.
• Perform minor plan checks; issue minor planning, engineering and building permits.
• Calculate permit and mitigation fees and provide fee estimates as requested.
• Access, enter and update computerized plan check data entry and tracking systems and provide information to the public relating to the status of projects and permits.
• Prepare reports, memos and letters pertaining to development review and permitting; collect, record and balance permit-related monetary transactions.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Maintain manuals and update resource materials.
• Recommend and participate in implementation and improvement of policies and procedures.
• Create and update a variety of forms.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of land use and construction permitting.
• Organization and operation of the City and outside agencies involved with development approvals and coordination.
• Research techniques, resources and sources of information related to community development.
• Customer service principles and public relations techniques.
• Office software applications.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Business letter writing and report preparation.
• City permit and plan check procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Maps, construction plans and specifications.
• Pertinent local, state and federal building, zoning, engineering and planning codes and regulations related to the permit process.

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, apply and explain basic local, state and federal regulations and standards related to land use.
• On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Read and understand general construction plans, maps, and specifications to assure accuracy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted during the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Research, compile analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
• Prepare correspondence and memorandums.
• Conduct routine analytical studies; problem solve.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Use a personal computer and software; plan and organize workload.
• Know and understand all aspects of the job.
• Interpret, apply and explain advanced regulations and standards related to land use.
• Understand complex construction plans, maps, and specifications.
• Respond to and assist in the resolution of difficult and sensitive development related inquiries and complaints.
• Independently prepare correspondence and memorandums.
• Use independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Know, understand, interpret and explain department and program policies and procedures.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing permit related duties similar to that of a Permit Technician I with the City of Roseville.

Training:

• An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college, preferably with major course work in building inspection, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or related field.  (Note: An additional two years of administrative or technical experience that involves extensive public contact or possession of a valid Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council may substitute for the above educational requirement.)

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council within six months of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

2.    How many years of full time experience do you have performing administrative or technical work in one or more of the    following fields: utility planning, engineering, construction, community development, planning, and/or building?

•   Less than 2 years
•   2-3 years
•   3-4 years
•   4-5 years
•   5+ years

3. Please describe your experience with the permitting and plan check process when either obtaining or issuing permits.

4. Please describe your overall approach and philosophy toward customer service.

5. Please describe you experience, if any, working with Accela Automation or other public agency permitting software platforms.

6. Please list any International Code Council (I.C.C.) certifications or training you have obtained that have prepared you for this job. Please list the year obtained and applicant expiration dates.

ELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

PERMIT TECHNICIAN I

SALARY:                                              $21.10 to $29.69 hourly

FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, September 22, 2020. PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Permit Technician I in the Development Services Department.  This position is limited to a maximum of 1,500 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform responsible administrative and technical support work in one or more specialized area of Development Services; to provide information and direction to the public on planning, engineering and building issues, processes and requirements at the development services/permit center counter; to receive, review, route, process and plan check minor applications and permits; and to research community development issues.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Permit Technician series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Permit Technician I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor; and technical and functional supervision from a Senior Permit Technician.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide information and direction to the public at the counter, via phone, email, and written correspondence related to the City’s development and permit process including planning, building, and engineering, zoning issues, codes, standards, ordinances, and guidelines.
• Review applications, documents and plan submittals to assure accuracy and compliance with pertinent and established criteria; log-in and coordinate routing of various plans and permits to appropriate departments.
• Perform minor plan checks; issue minor planning, engineering and building permits.

• Calculate permit and mitigation fees and provide fee estimates as requested.
• Access, enter and update computerized plan check data entry and tracking systems and provide information to the public relating to the status of projects and permits.
• Prepare reports, memos and letters pertaining to development review and permitting; collect, record and balance permit-related monetary transactions.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Maintain manuals and update resource materials.
• Recommend and participate in implementation and improvement of policies and procedures.
• Create and update a variety of forms.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of land use and construction permitting.
• Organization and operation of the City and outside agencies involved with development approvals and coordination.
• Research techniques, resources and sources of information related to community development.
• Customer service principles and public relations techniques.
• Office software applications.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Business letter writing and report preparation.

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, apply and explain basic local, state and federal regulations and standards related to land use.
• On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Read and understand general construction plans, maps, and specifications to assure accuracy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted during the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Research, compile analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and administrative reports.
• Prepare correspondence and memorandums.
• Conduct routine analytical studies; problem solve.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Use a personal computer and software; plan and organize workload.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible administrative or technical experience that involves extensive public contact preferably related to community development.

Training:

• An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college, preferably with major course work in building inspection, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or related field.  (Note: An additional two years of administrative or technical experience that involves extensive public contact or possession of a valid Permit Technician Certificate from the International Code Council may substitute for the above educational requirement.)

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

2. How many years of experience do you have performing administrative or technical duties that involve extensive public contact, preferably with a public agency?

•   Less than 2 years
•   2-3 years
•   3-4 years
•   4-5 years
•   5+ years

3.     How many years of full time experience do you have performing technical and administrative work in one or more of the following fields: utility planning, engineering, construction, community development, planning, and/or building?

•   Less than 2 years
•   2-3 years
•   3-4 years
•   4-5 years
•   5+ years

4. Please describe your experience with the permitting and plan check process when either obtaining or issuing permits.

5. Please describe your overall approach and philosophy toward customer service.

6. Please describe you experience, if any, working with Accela Automation or other public agency permitting software platforms.

ELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

Working at the award-winning Citrus Heights Police Department is all about strong character – yours and ours. Our reputation and ability to effectively serve our community is built on the words, actions, and habits of our department members. We have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a fast-paced law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by employees of strong character, supportive City leadership and an involved community who believes in their police department, the Citrus Heights Police Department is the place for you.

We have created something exceptional at the CHPD; an agency where you will be challenged and trained well; a place where you are family; a premier department like no other

About the Position

Police Dispatcher I - is the entry level class in the Police Dispatcher series.  This class is distinguished from the journey by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series.  Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.  Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Police Dispatcher II - is the journey level class within the Police Dispatcher series.  This class is distinguished from the Police Dispatcher I by the assignment of the full range of duties.  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 within the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

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Senior Engineering Technician

$4,564 - $5,547 monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Open:  Thursday, September 3, 2020

Open until filled, first review Thursday, September 17, 2020

Summary Description

Under direction, performs advanced, technical paraprofessional engineering office and field work involving drafting and design of public works facilities, construction inspection and surveying. Responsibilities may include technical and functional supervision of subordinate paraprofessional positions.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Engineering Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, and complexity of duties assigned as well as the additional years of experience working on similar assignments and projects, and becoming an expert in one or more related, specialized areas.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Inspect a variety of public works construction and street maintenance projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, City standards, State and Federal Law and acceptable industry standards.
2. Maintain necessary records of daily operations including man-hours, equipment hours and materials on site.
3. Perform contract administration duties as assigned, including preparing cost/quantity estimates as well as preparing and making recommendations on change orders.
4. Review and interpret construction plans and specifications.
5. Meet and confer with contractors, engineers, representatives of utility companies and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications.
6. Perform design and drafting using current AutoCAD or equivalent software, to complete construction plans and specifications for complex Public Works projects, as well as maps, plans, deeds, descriptions, exhibits, records or surveys.
7. Research project design requirements and perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
8. Check improvement plans for compliance with master plan, design criteria, special conditions and City standards.
9. Prepare engineering and surveying field reports and related documents.
10. Operate survey instruments as the party chief using total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, transits, levels, and other instruments in the performance of paraprofessional land surveying.
11. Create, update, and maintain the City’s GIS map using ArcGIS or equivalent software, including importing and exporting shapefiles using accurate and precise coordinate systems.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to office and field work involving the use of civil engineering software and associated equipment in the design, construction and maintenance of City public works projects.

Drafting and surveying principles, techniques, practices, equipment, and computer programs.

Safe work practices and methods.

Mathematical concepts applicable to engineering.

Construction practices and methods.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Operation of CAD systems.

Standard drafting tools and equipment.

Ability to:

Learn and understand City engineering policies and procedures.

Prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and technical engineering reports.

Perform engineering design computations.

Check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.

Interpret complex construction plans and specifications.

Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Learn pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - 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/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level courses in math, drafting, engineering, surveying, or a related field.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible, journey level field and/or office experience performing complex municipal engineering; or four (4) years equivalent to an Engineering Technician II with the City of Ceres.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid, California Driver License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.