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The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Associate Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled.  Recruitment may close at any time when a sufficient number of qualified applications/supplemental questionnaires have been received.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: 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 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.  Core Services:

• Manage, plan, design, and construct public facilities and infrastructure; the key operational services utilized to carry out this core service include: parks and recreation facilities, public buildings, streets and road systems, traffic and transportation systems, and storm sewers and sanitary sewer systems.
• Regulate / facilitate private development; the key services utilized to carry out this core service include: geological hazard review, grading permits, encroachment permits, hauling permits, parcel / tract maps, utility permits, transportation permits.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Associate or Senior Civil Engineer level.  

The Associate Civil Engineer is an experienced professional-level engineering position.  With the requisite experience, the incumbent performs difficult professional engineering work in the design and construction of public works, including sanitary, traffic, and mechanical projects.  This position differs from all other engineering classifications in that an incumbent works with minimum supervision; performs difficult professional engineering assignments; and may also have considerable public contact work with other City departments, employees, public agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the public. 

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered.  Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete.  The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%).  Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled - recruitment may close at any time when a sufficient number of qualified application/supplemental questionnaires have been received.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: 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 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.

The Engineering Division is headed by the Principal Engineer.  The Senior Engineer position is an advanced-level engineering classification requiring professional registration, performing a wide variety of engineering duties in civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction engineering projects.  This class is distinguished from other lower-level engineering classes in that it provides direction to staff and performs the more complex engineering and project management assignments.  Assignments and projects may be long-term or may constitute a major portion of a continuous or comprehensive engineering or Capital Improvement Program.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Senior or Associate Civil Engineer level.

The Senior Civil Engineer performs advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature, including civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction projects; serves as project manager on a variety of projects; supervises staff performing design, inspection, and surveying duties; assists in the administration and supervision of the division; and does related work as required.

The Senior Engineer should have knowledge to manage a Federal or State grant-funded project, according to the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).  Under the direction of the Principal Engineer, the Senior Engineer will manage, review, and perform duties relative to either traffic and transportation engineering or wastewater/water resources.  The Senior Engineer will be required to attend night meetings and prepare presentations for public meetings.  

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered.  Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete.  The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%).  Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

Note: The City of South San Francisco reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an express or implied contract.

The City of Palo Alto Utilities
Palo Alto is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally-focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services. 

The Position
This position is currently in the Water engineering group and is critical to continuing water capital improvement projects.  The Water engineering group is in the Water, Gas, and Wastewater (WGW) engineering division.   Currently there are three major WGW capital improvement projects under construction including a very visible high priority project in the downtown area.  The successful candidate will typically manage construction projects from start to finish; providing project justifications, budget analysis, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned utility capital improvement projects for the WGW utilities (such as main replacements). 

For more information and to apply, go here

Los Altos Hills is currently recruiting for TWO full time positions, preferably an Associate Engineer AND a Senior Engineer.  This recruitment is open until filled. Initial review of application will be Sept. 20th and first round interviews are tentatively set for the week of Sept. 24, 2018.

Annual salary ranges are as follows:

Associate Engineer: $72,396 - $112,444

Senior Engineer: $92,739 - $130,401

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Associate Engineer - This is the journey level class in the professional engineering series.

Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required for classes in the professional engineering series, including appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience. The Associate Engineer is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned with only minimal instruction or assistance. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the Assistant Engineer class, assuming the incumbent possesses the appropriate Engineer-In-Training (EIT). Positions in this class must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by the ability to competently prepare written staff reports and recommendations for more complex engineering projects and to then effectively present such information at public meetings. Receives direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer and may receive functional or technical supervision from other higher

level department staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over less experienced professional positions and technical staff.

Senior Engineer - This is the advanced level class in the professional engineering series and is a FLSA exempt position.

Positions in this class perform the more complex professional engineering work and may supervise the work of lower level professional and technical engineering staff and/or the Town’s maintenance crew. Appointment to this level requires considerable knowledge of engineering design and construction, subdivision laws and, as necessary, traffic engineering, utility system design or environmental engineering. Positions in this class must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by the ability to competently prepare written staff reports and recommendations for more complex engineering projects and to then effectively present such information at public meetings. Receives direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer. The Senior Engineer serves as the Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer in the director’s absence. May exercise indirect functional and technical supervision over other professional, technical and maintenance staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Associate Engineer – Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility; methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects; modern standards of alignment, grade, and compaction of streets; topographic and construction surveying; strengths, properties and uses of engineering construction materials; storm water quality requirements from other regulatory agencies; and, Caltrans requirement for projects involving grant funds. Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, infrastructure, transportation, land development or utilities; methods, materials, tools and equipment used in engineering construction; principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering; and, strengths, properties and uses of engineering construction materials.

Senior Engineer – In addition to the requirements for the Associate Engineer

Principles and practices of relevant area of engineering expertise as applied to new development, municipal public works, traffic and environmental regulatory design and permits; applicable laws and regulatory codes related to development, operations, design and construction; traffic and/or environmental engineering; methods and techniques used in the design, construction and surveying of a variety of public works projects; and, principles of organization, administration and personnel management.

Ability to:

Associate Engineer

Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; prepare engineering design computations

design, prepare, and validate engineering plans and studies; learn and understand Town

engineering policies and procedures; learn applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment; prepare reports encompassing raw technical data; prepare effective cost estimates and recommendations; and, establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; administer contracts, coordinate and review the work of outside consultants; design common engineering structures and facilities; use drafting and surveying instruments to prepare maps, plans, cross-sections and profiles; and prepare quantity and cost estimates.

Senior Engineer – In addition to the requirements for the Associate Engineer

Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations related to development and construction, traffic safety and traffic engineering, hydrology or utility system and environmental engineering design; interpret, review and analyze development proposals, plans and specifications; make complex engineering computations and check, design and supervise the construction of a variety of public works projects; perform professional and technical support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; administer contracts; prepare specifications and write technical reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Conditions: May be required to attend to service issues and attend meeting after normal business hours. This position requires field work and interacts with the public.

Physical demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the Town, and have availability to work off-hours shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds; mobility to lead groups in activities involving steep or rough terrain; ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Part-time Hourly/Temporary Engineering Intern with the City of South San Francisco’s Public Works Department - Engineering Division.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  IF INTERESTED, APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

SALARY:  $22.00/ hour

This part-time hourly/temporary Engineering Intern is a non-benefited position.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service city with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, Information Technology, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Human Resources and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full– and part-time employees.

THE POSITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Basic engineering principles; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design and mapping systems.

Ability to:  Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; prepare PowerPoint presentations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare response letters to the pubic; work flexible hours; perform customer service with the public and general contractors; and perform duties as assigned.

Experience:  None required.

Education:  Current student enrolled in a university/college with a major in civil engineering.  

License:  Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License.

APPLY ONLINE AND UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME (required).  For additional information, please contact Patrick Caylao, Associate Civil Engineer – Engineering Division at patrick.caylao@ssf.net / (650) 829-6667.

City of South San Francisco, Public Works Department www.ssf.net EOE

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an express or implied contract.

POSITION: ​​SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER(PS101292)

Position is affiliated with the International Federation of 

Professional and Technical Engineers, Local #21

LOCATION: ​​San Francisco, CA - Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza

SALARY RANGE:​$117,977.60 - $142,563.20 + Benefits (40 Hour Workweek)

Employee pays up to 7% of salary/wage toward CalPERS retirement plan

DATE POSTED:​May 29, 2018

CLOSING DATE:​Open Until Filled

OPENINGS:​​1 and to create an Eligibility List

OPEN TO: ​​All Qualified Applicants

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction, performs responsible professional level engineering and administrative work in connection with a wide variety of engineering projects. May direct professional and paraprofessional engineering personnel engaged in the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects.  Responsibilities include: developing, coordinating and executing engineering methods and policies affecting a wide range of engineering activities; regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with complex and difficult engineering  matters; overall supervision and review of detailed and complex engineering calculations, plans, specifications and technical papers; and performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERINCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field

• Five years' progressively responsible experience in design, estimating, specification preparation, contract preparation, related phases of engineering and inspection of construction projects, including one year supervisory experience.

REQUIRED LICENSE (S):

• Registration (P.E. license) as a Civil Engineer in the state of California.

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. 

• May operate District vehicles. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares reports, calculations, design plans, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and other materials related to the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects and refers them to their supervisor for final approval

• Prepares and refers to the District Engineer or designee, contract documents and agreements for the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects with professional engineering consultants, contractors, utilities and governmental agencies

• Confers with other departments and agencies relative to engineering projects and work programs to ensure proper coordination of all related activities and responsibilities

• Makes field trips and inspections to resolve serious differences of opinion between engineers and contractors' representatives as they relate to design matters

• Conducts and attends conferences and meetings in connection with planning and design of improvement and construction projects

• Ability to use computers including proficiency with spreadsheets

• Prepares and supervises the preparation of a variety of engineering calculations, data and reports in connection with planning, development, and construction of projects

• Makes oral presentations

• Modern engineering methods and techniques and the strengths and uses of construction materials

• Engineering features of design and construction problems

• Various phases of transportation engineering and systems planning

• Transportation economics and finances

• Factors which influence the impact of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy

• Principles and techniques of administration, personnel management and supervision

• Originate, prepare and check: calculations, designs, details, cost estimates, plans, specifications and contract documents

• Meet and consult with professional engineering personnel and public, private and community officials on engineering problems

• Plan and direct the work of others, judge work quality and performance

• Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports

• Prepare articles for publication and address audiences effectively

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Regular and reliable attendance and performance

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Modern engineering methods and techniques and the strengths and uses of construction materials

• Engineering features of design and construction problems

• Various phases of transportation engineering and systems planning

• Transportation economics and finances

• Factors which influence the impact of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy

• Principles and techniques of administration, personnel management and supervision

• Originate, prepare and check: calculations, designs, details, cost estimates, plans, specifications and contract documents

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES(CONTINUED):

• Meet and consult with professional engineering personnel and public, private and community officials on engineering problems

• Plan and direct the work of others, judge work quality and performance

• Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports

• Prepare articles for publication and address audiences effectively

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must inspect construction work on the Golden Gate Bridge, other structures and buildings, climb scaffolds, catwalks and ladders

• Carry test, inspection and survey equipment that may weigh up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally crawl through pipes, trenches and other excavations

• Work from heights

• Work outside in all weather conditions

• Work on and over water

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS STATED BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION

TO APPLY: www.goldengate.org/jobs

Applicants must apply online by the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

The District’s Human Resources Kiosk is available for filling out and submitting your online application and employment documents. The HR kiosk is located at the San Rafael Office. For directions and general information, visit our website www.goldengate.org. 

All notices related to District recruitments for which you apply will be sent via email. Please ensure the email address you provide on your application is correct, and add ‘@goldengate.org’ as an accepted address to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use to ensure receipt of notification from the District regarding your recruitment application. The District is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for any District recruitment.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application

2. Resume (Attach as PDF copy to your online application) 

3. Registration (P.E. license) as an Civil Engineer in the state of California (Attach as PDF copy to your online application)

THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION may include: (**)

• Oral Panel Interview

• Department interview for final candidates

• Medical Examination (post offer of employment)

• Drug Testing (post offer of employment)

• Background, Employment and Security Investigation

*The District is a drug free workplace.  Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo
and pass drug testing prior to District employment.

**The District will invite ONLY those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process.  The District may convene the panel for interview process as needed to establish a reasonable pool of candidates to consider for final rounds of interviews and selection.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District to take all personnel actions on the basis of merit and other job-related factors, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), disability: physical or mental, age (40 and older), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, medical condition, political affiliation or military status.

Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job-related examination process. If you have special needs, please call (415) 257-4521 (Human Resources). The District's telecommunications device (TDD) for Persons with Hearing Disabilities is (415) 257-4554. 

Revised 03/17/2014 SS

Revised 5/29/2018 LG

Human Resources Administration

GGBHTD

1011 Andersen Drive

San Rafael, CA 94901-5318

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Right-of-Way Construction Inspector (Senior Engineering Technician). This is the advanced journey level position of the paraprofessional engineering class series.  The current opening will work primarily in the area of construction inspection for right-of-way infrastructure and new development, in the Community Development Services Department. 

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