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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.

The City of Redwood City’s Community Development Department invites you to apply for the position of Senior Transportation Planner.  The current opening is in the Engineering and Transportation Division of the Community Development Department and provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation planner seeking variety and challenge. In addition to project management, the incumbent will coordinate with other City departments and regional transportation agencies and interact regularly with the public.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following: implementation of policies and programs from RWCmoves (citywide transportation plan); manage community outreach processes to develop transportation projects; support work of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee; apply for and administer grants; present transportation plans to a broad range of audiences; coordinate transportation planning activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be able to manage multiple tasks with conflicting demands on time and attention; will see the big picture while remaining detail-oriented; will demonstrate analytical ability and be able to synthesize and summarize information in a way that is easily understood; will have the ability to supervise staff; will use initiative and independent judgement; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public; and has a sense of humor.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Interviews: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, plans, directs and supervises all functions of the Engineering Division and coordinates its activities with other divisions of Public Works and other City departments; performs varied, difficult and complex professional civil engineering work and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the work of the Engineering staff in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and the inspection of a variety of engineering projects, including streets, sidewalks, water distribution, traffic control systems, sewer systems, drainage, buildings, parks and grounds; reviews development and subdivision plans and specifications; updates the City’s Standard Specifications periodically; supervises the writing of descriptions for easements and land acquisitions; makes difficult technical decisions; promotes excellence, customer service and efficiency; prepares technical reports and communicates effectively in writing and verbally; makes effective presentations at public and group meetings; trains  Engineering personnel to perform work according to recognized standards; prepares the budget for the Engineering Division; and applies modern methods and procedures to administrative and management functions including the use of automated or computerized engineering tools and information systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal public works, including the design, construction, and maintenance requirements of public works projects; use of construction materials; provisions of the Public Contract Code, Subdivision Map Act, construction safety regulations and other State and Federal regulations related to public works; the use of computers and automated devices for managing information and other engineering applications.

Ability to:  Supervise, manage and perform difficult and complex professional engineering assignments; plan, layout, coordinate, and control through subordinates the work of engineering design, review and inspection; comprehend and prepare complex technical reports; establish cooperative and effective working relationships with subordinates, employees, City officials, the general public, and other agencies; develop and manage the Engineering Division budget and Capital Improvement budget in assigned areas; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education:  Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil  Engineering, including coursework applicable to Public Works and general administration.

Experience:  Six years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience, at least three years of which shall have been served in a supervisory capacity.

License:  Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, or the ability to attain a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer within six months of appointment.  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

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 Information Services Department seeks a qualified Network Engineer - IS Communication Specialist II.

This position is responsible for design, configuration, maintenance, and fault isolation of the County enterprise network including: network security, routing, switching, wireless LAN, WAN, VOIP, Virtual Private Networking, testing, and repairing network infrastructure. This individual may exercise technical and functional direction over lower-level staff and may also provide training on a project basis.
 
The ideal candidate for this position will have proficiency and experience with:

• Management of L2 and L3 technologies and security including adjacency/convergence protocols and techniques (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
• IP traffic redistribution and route filtering.
• VPN setup and troubleshooting including IPSec and FlexVPN.
• Application of ACL's.
• Aruba Wireless managed environment including Clearpass and Airwave.
• Configuring and building an industry standard network monitoring and alert system (SolarWinds is desirable).

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of:

• Cisco wireless solution.
• HP Comware switching environment.
• Aruba Wireless managed environment.
• Firewalls including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or both.
• F5, or competing/compatible load balancing technologies.
• Network Security design.
• UPS connectivity & installation.

This position will require the individual to participate in an on-call capacity after working hours.

Examples Of Duties: 
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Defines, assists in design, and implements system infrastructure and solutions.
• Evaluates and effectively responds to requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with telecommunications, radio, and network systems in person, over the phone, or remotely; diagnoses system hardware, software, and operational problems; trains users on software and hardware usage by providing instruction and documentation in person, on the phone, or electronically.
• Implements new systems, programs, and hardware and software upgrades.
• Implements, maintains, and enforces policies and procedures for telecommunications, communications, and network administration.
• Responds to inquiries from other departmental staff and documents and communicates problem resolutions.
• Confers with vendor representatives to identify and correct causes of hardware and software malfunctions and to perform enhancements.
• Maintains hardware and software inventory; verifies stock and supplies for replacement parts; picks up parts from vendors; repairs and refurbishes equipment and peripherals from available parts.
• Researches and provides recommendations or with approval, purchases tools, supplies, and repair parts from a variety of sources.
• Writes and maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices.
• Assists in coordinating activities with other information services department staff.
• May serve as technical lead for assigned projects, including gathering user and systems requirements, working with vendors, contractors, project managers, and other project staff, installing, configuring, testing, and providing general technical support, and developing technical and user documentation.
• Provides updates, status, and completion information to staff and/or users via voicemail, email, or in-person communication.
• Installs, configures, and maintains systems.
• Monitors and evaluates overall system performance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the functions of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge of:

• Advanced system infrastructure configuration methods and techniques.
• Techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation.
• Troubleshooting, configuration, and installation techniques.
• Principles and practices for identifying systems-related issues and actions needed to improve or correct performance.
• The organization, operation, and functions of the department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities and to determine appropriate point of escalation.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with vendors and County staff.

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Perform a variety of technical support functions in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of assigned systems; take appropriate action to resolve problems or escalate to appropriate staff as needed.
• Identify, maintain, and repair hardware and software problems.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Completion of coursework and/or training in information systems, computer science, or related field, and
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing technical support in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems specific to radio communications, telecommunications, or network (preferably with wide and local area networks including enterprise level Data Center supports)
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check
• Must have a valid California Class C driver's license

Licenses and Certifications:

• Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, industry-recognized information technology certifications.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment and push and pull materials and objects up to 100 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements:
Employees work in an office environment with moderate levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff when providing telecommunications, communications, and network equipment and systems support.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination process will consist of a pre-screening by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  This will be followed by an application screening performed by subject matter experts. Candidates successfully passing through the application screening will be placed onto an eligible list; from there, they will be contacted for a departmental interview. 

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until positions are filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. 

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All interviews will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, please click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
HR Application Pre-Screening: On A Weekly Basis
Subject Matter Expert Application Screening: On A Weekly Basis

 
Analyst: Lucy Fung (04122018) (IS Communication Specialist II - V281)

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. 

Please click on the job announcement button to review the complete recruitment flyer.

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