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Industrial Process Control Specialist I: $62,649.60-$76,232.00

Industrial Process Control Specialist II: $76,232.00-$92,622.40

Industrial Process Control Specialist III: $84,385.60-$102,627.20

Performs programming and related work in the design, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility distributed control, network and data historian systems used for control and/or study of municipal wastewater processes. Performs related work as required.

An incumbent in this position must operate and follow directions in all phases. This position involves communication with a wide range of staff at the plant as well as contractors, and help other team members with network troubleshooting and installing equipment.  Industrial Process Control Specialists must maintain system documentation and backups, as well as continue to acquire skills and knowledge of process control applications through on-the-job and training classes.  This is essential to have the ability to identify system problems by employing hardware and software diagnostics programs, verify nature of system malfunctions and rectify or provide information required to effect repairs.  All DCS related cabinets and other equipment must be properly organized, tagged, labeled, and orderly. 

Associate Engineer annual salary range is $90,937.60 - $115,128.00

The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections: Municipal Water System, South Bay Water Recycling, and Operations and Maintenance. The Water Resources Division provides potable water service through the Municipal Water System to the communities of Evergreen, North San José/Alviso, Edenvale, and Coyote. The Water Resources Division also provides recycled water service through the South Bay Water Recycling system to the cities of San José, Santa Clara, and Milpitas. South Bay Water Recycling includes 143 miles of pipeline and facilities, including four pump stations, three reservoirs, and Retail Agency Operations and Maintenance activities for over 800 individual customer connections. In addition, the Water Resources Division also leads water conservation efforts for the City of San José. The Environmental Services Department's Water Resources Division is currently seeking to fill one Associate Engineer position in South Bay Water Recycling. This position is located at the Municipal Water System (MWS) office, at 3025 Tuers Road, San Jose.

The South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) section is responsible for system operation and maintenance engineering support, and design and construction of SBWR System pipeline and facilities. This includes supporting the water quality program, , providing development related support services, ensuring availability of recycling water supply, capital improvements, construction inspection, and engineering support to operations and maintenance.

Typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Supervises staff including: prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff is trained, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Oversees the preparation and review of designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for construction projects or other engineering related projects that are prepared by subordinates and consultants engage by the City.

• Directs the collection and analysis of field data and prepares recommendations.

• Reviews plans and specifications for conformance to established standards and directs the inspection of major engineering projects.

• Coordinates project management (i.e., oversees, controls and guides the engineering project).

• Assembles plans and specifications, prepares bidding documents, solicits bids, awards contracts, administers the contract, interprets plans and specifications, resolves field problems, gives final inspection, and follows through with acceptance of project.

• Participates in the formulation and preparation of master plans.

• Prepares and coordinates consultant and testing agreements.

• Represents the City with contractors, consulting firms, and public agencies, and at public meetings concerning City policy on engineering projects.

• Interprets plans and specifications, resolves field problems, gives final inspection and follows through with acceptance of project.

Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Knowledge and experience with water supply, water quality, and utility design.

• Knowledge and experience with managing plans, specifications, budgets, administering consultant contracts and project development and implementation or construction.

Analytical Thinking: Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Planning: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments.

Computer Skills: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Creativity: Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.

Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

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

The RWF is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the nation and treats water from homes and businesses in the cities of San José, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and unincorporated areas within Santa Clara County. The RWF serves a population of over 1.4 million people and has the capacity to treat 167 million gallons of wastewater per day. The RWF is now more than 50 years old and in need of a significant rehabilitation through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
 
The Associate Engineering Technician (AET) position is a journey level class in the Engineering Technical series. The AET position typically works under the general supervision of a Sr. Engineering Technician or a professional engineer. All of the AET positions advertised in this job posting will be located at RWF at 700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134.
 
Facilities and Maintenance Position Information
 
The Facilities and Maintenance division at RWF is recruiting to fill one AET position to work in the Maintenance and Control center at the RWF. The RWF is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This position may need to occasionally work on the weekends.
 
Typical duties and responsibilities for the Facilities and Maintenance position include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with supervising contractors and personnel to complete facility related tasks such as managing and providing services and repairs for facility infrastructure and equipment (structural repairs on roofs, fence, building etc., process and mechanical related equipment land and levee management, and all associated entities); ensuring safety related audits and certification are completed; completing contract specifications and request are met; conducting contract management such as renewal of options, management of funds, approval of payment; providing customer service to various maintenance groups, staff, contractors and other City departments; developing plans using computer software (i.e. Excel, Visio, etc.) to determine workforce, machinery and funds to complete the task; inspecting work assuring project request, specifications are met and completed as scheduled; collecting data, generating reports, coordinating and scheduling for preventative maintenance programs; assist with overseeing the Alternative Work Program.

CIP Position Information
The CIP is recruiting to fill two (2) AET positions. These positions usually work a regular Monday through Friday, weekday schedule. The CIP AET positions will be responsible for supporting program management and project deliver efforts by providing technical support to a variety of wastewater improvement projects from planning through detailed design, bid and award, and construction.
 Typical duties and responsibilities for the CIP positions include but are not limited to:
 
CIP Program Management

• Supporting and assisting with program management activities such as: program and project, performance tracking; reporting and budget analysis, review and interpretation of project schedules and estimates; document management; preparation of graphics, maps, and other material for reports and presentations; and development and implementation of program control systems, tools and procedures.

 CIP Project Delivery

• Supporting and assisting CIP project delivery with the following: collecting and analyzing field, operational and technical data; researching wastewater equipment, material costs and specifications, and construction applications; assisting with the review and/or development of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction contracts, and bid summaries; preparing CAD drawings, diagrams, maps, and other presentation material; performing field inspections, assisting consultants with condition assessment, geotechnical site investigation and potholing; maintaining and updating CAD standards and record drawings, and interfacing effectively with consultants, contractors, operations and maintenance staff, and other city department staff.

Competencies
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
 
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience of principles, techniques and terminology of civil, traffic, mechanical, structural, electrical engineering and/or architecture with construction experience.
• Knowledge of the City material, details, and construction standards.
• Understanding of and experience with interpreting, reviewing, and analyzing construction plans, infrastructure data, detailed drawings, charts, schedules, specifications, and the bidding process for projects. 
• Experience supporting the coordination of all phases of project delivery with contractors and consultants. 
• Ability to perform field inspections, engineering calculations, data analysis.
• Experience in engineering drafting using computer programs such as AutoCAD software and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• Experience supporting capital improvement project delivery.
• Experience preparing graphics, maps, and other material for presentations and reports.
• Knowledge and/or experience with government contract management.
• Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) programs or an equivalent computer database system to track data, manage and create work orders, requisitions and purchase orders for repairs.
• Knowledge of a variety of maintenance equipment and operation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures in an industrial environment. 

 
Computer Skills - experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access.
 
Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner.
 
Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
 
Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. 
 
Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, detailed/complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.
 

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER III

Annual Pay Range: $96,321- $120,275 – plus full benefits, including CalPERS Pension

Application Deadline: September 12, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m.

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? With the passage of Measure AA, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is ramping up project delivery to fulfill the commitments made to the public regarding greater access and outdoor education, protected open space lands, and resource restoration.  We are seeking a Capital Project Manager III who will manage key public access projects in open space areas in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. Project work includes designing, permitting, and contracting for recreational amenities such as bridges, roads, staging areas, site amenities, structures, water systems, and District infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be an organized, creative, and collaborative self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.

About the District:  The District is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of over 63,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  View the interactive story map, Top 25 Future Open Space Project Portfolios, and also check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.         

About the Position:  The Capital Project Manager III focuses on the development and implementation of a wide variety of capital improvement projects to increase public access and enjoyment of District lands.  The Capital Project Manager III will support a project from planning and conceptual design and take a lead role from design development through construction.  The ideal candidate should be an organized, creative, energetic, and collaborative self-starter with excellent communication skills, who enjoys working in an outdoor open space setting within a collaborative group dynamic. The candidate is also expected to foster communication and collaboration with other District departments to coordinate project requirements, work with local jurisdictional agencies to fulfill project permitting requirements, interact with project design consultants and contractors, and maintain project documentation.  This position will focus on project management – evaluating the constructability of a project during planning and conceptual design, and leading the design development and engineering, permitting, CEQA mitigation compliance, bidding, contracting and construction oversight to completion.  Candidates with engineering, landscape architecture, construction inspection, and/or construction management backgrounds are desirable.

Work Environment:  This position will operate in the Engineering and Construction Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California.  In addition to providing project presentations to the Board of Directors, Board Committees and at public meetings, the Capital Project Manager III will often work in the field, and hike steep terrain and wildland areas with poison oak and wildlife. Fieldwork will require driving in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

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:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or structural engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or a related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management preferably in parks, open space, or related field.  A Master’s Degree in an Engineering, Architecture, or Geology discipline and/or a professional license (PE, PG, Landscape Architect, Architect) is highly desirable.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply: Final filing date – September 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The following three application items are required in order to be considered for the position:

(1) fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Resume

(3) Supplemental question responses (we recommend completing your responses on a separate saved document and copy/paste them in the application)

Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional cover letter.

PLEASE NOTE: The CalOpps system will close to submission of applications at 5:00 p.m. on September 12th (CalOpps will not accept submissions after 5:00 p.m. of applications begun before 5:00 p.m.) Incomplete CalOpps employment applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicant’s schedules be open during this time frame for panel interviews:

First Interview: September 27, 2018

Final Interview/Written Exercise: October 4, 2018

Estimated Start Date: end of October/early November

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.    8/2018

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

The Water Resources Division (Division) is comprised of three sections: Municipal Water System (MWS), South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR), and Operations and Maintenance (O & M). The Division provides potable water service through the MWS to the communities of Evergreen, North San José/Alviso, Edenvale, and Coyote. The MWS consists of 350 miles of pipeline, 15 pump stations, 14 wells, and 18 reservoirs, and serves a growing population of over 115,000 in a 33.3 square mile service area. The Division also provides recycled water service through the SBWR system to the cities of San José, Santa Clara, and Milpitas. In addition, the Division also leads water conservation efforts for the City of San José. 

The Division is currently seeking to fill one Senior Engineer position in the MWS section. This position is located at the MWS office, at 3025 Tuers Road, San Jose.
 
This position is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in managing and supervising the MWS, a group of engineering and technical staff performing work related to the operation, improvement, and long-term reliability planning for the MWS. The position reports to the Principal Engineer of the MWS.  
 
The Senior Engineer manages and implements a water supply master plan to serve current and future customers; develops new water supply infrastructure; manages the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and ensures continued compliance with water quality standards. The Senior Engineer is also responsible for preparing the annual CIP budget and ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget in accordance with AWWA Standards. Duties will also include the planning and implementation of infrastructure installation and replacement projects and/or programs, and local and regional water coordination for San Jose MWS. The goal is for incumbent to acquire the necessary knowledge, experience, and certification as necessary to effectively support the growth of a mid-sized drinking water utility.
 
Appointments to this position require disclosure of outside investments, real property interests, income, and business positions through Form 700. More information on requirements and disclosure can be found at this website - http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
 
Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads and manages the work group including: prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff is trained, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Directs and reviews CIP projects, including assessment of plans and specifications for conformance to established standards.
• Leads and/or oversees the formulation, preparation, and implementation of master plans, water operation plans, and water quality monitoring plans.
• Represents the City with contractors, consulting firms, and/or public agencies at meetings concerning City policy and/or engineering projects. Work effectively and tactfully in associated communications.
• Performs technical research and complete thorough analyses of engineering and financial data and reports, as needed to identify and implement recommended actions.
• Directs the collection and analysis of field data and prepare recommendations.
• Ability to obtain California State Water Distribution Operator Certification.

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

SENIOR ENGINEER - DESIGN (CAPITAL PROJECTS)

Join the City of Sunnyvale Capital Improvement Design Section and lead one of the teams responsible for design of the projects that maintain and rehabilitate the City's infrastructure.  Be part of the team that helps enhance the quality of life and economic prosperity of the City and work on a variety of projects including but not limited to roadways, bridges, signal systems, parks, tennis courts, underground utilities, sewage processing, solid waste processing, water tanks, pump stations and facilities' rehabilitation.

Requires Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field, AND five years of increasingly responsible professional civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience, including experience in a supervisory or project management role as well as possession of registration as a professional civil or structural engineer issued by the State of California.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens July 26, 2018 and closes August 23, 2018 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please go to jobs.inSunnyvale.ca.gov and click jobs.

Salary: $118,875.00 - $139,852.00 Annually

TO VIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK 'JOB URL' BELOW

Preferred Filing Date: Friday, August 31, 2018

Applications must be filled out completely. Please do not substitute "see resume or see personnel file" in the employment history section of the application. To receive first consideration in the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) City Employment Application, 2) Resume, and 3) Copy of Professional Engineer or Architect License in the State of California no later than 4:00 p.m. on the preferred filing date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. This recruitment may remain open until filled.
 

Effective December 16, 2018 salary will increase by 4%.

An incumbent in this class is responsible for checking building permit applications for residential, commercial and industrial construction, including reviewing construction, site plans and structural calculations that are submitted by architects, engineers, contractors and owners to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances.  This class will assist in supervising and training Plans Examiners, Inspectors and counter staff assigned to the Permit Center and is expected to perform as an expert and exercises considerable independent judgment in the performance of duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of experience performing plan review as a Plans Examiner or equivalent with a city and/or county agency.

Desirable Qualifications:

• License as a Structural Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is required.
• License as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of California is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, certification as a Plans Examiner by the International Code Council (ICC).

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for a dynamic and flexible person to help modernize, update, and renovate City infrastructure.  The capital projects group is responsible for project delivery of a diverse and exciting set of projects.  Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, Assistant City Engineer or Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer, the selected candidates will perform professional and technical engineering work in support of the Capital Improvement Projects Administration Section.  Ideal candidates have both strong project/program management skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with staff, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

There are currently two vacancies. 

• One vacancy is in the Construction Group managing construction contracts.
• One vacancy is in the Design Group to provide design and construction oversight of the Cleanwater Program and Civic Center Modernization.
   
  Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field, three years of increasingly responsible professional civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience and possession of registration as a professional civil or structural engineer issued by the State of California
   
  The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens July 18, 2018 and final filing date is August 27, 2018, at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding these current opportunities, please visit: Sunnyvalejobs.ca.gov and click jobs.
   
  Salary: $95,687.70 - $122,124.91 Annually

Annual Salary Range:         Junior Engineer: $84,707 - $102,962

                                              Assistant Engineer:  $93,178 - $113,259

Post Date:                            July 23, 2018

Close Date:                          Open until filled

Why Milpitas?

Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a dynamic community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a much diversified resident population of 73,672, Milpitas features quality schools, conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers.  The role of every employee is to be committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.

You will be joining a community of 328 professional employees as diverse as the city they support.  We are privileged to have such a unique workforce and to foster an environment that encourages those differences.  We believe in supporting our employees’ abilities and desires for professional growth, to better support retention and commitment throughout all career stages. Milpitas employees are proud and know that their contributions make a difference to the community as well as to their own career. We encourage you to check us out: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/

The Opportunity

There are two openings, one in Land Development and one in Traffic.

Junior Engineer - This is the entry-level class in the professional engineering series.  Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required of classes in the professional engineering series, yet typically lack practical work experience. The Junior Engineer class is distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level class within this series.  This class is typically used as a training class in that incumbents may have only limited or no directly related work experience.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Assistant 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, as well as practical work experience. The Assistant Engineer is distinguished from the Junior Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned with only minimal instruction or assistance from a higher-level professional engineer.  Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise.  Positions in this class can be flexibly staffed and filled by advancement from the Junior Engineer class.

What You Will Do

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

·         Perform professional and technical engineering work relative to projects assigned, including but not limited to design and construction, land development, building renovation, traffic engineering, and/or utility engineering.

·         Respond to question from contractors, developers, construction inspection staff, and the general public related to assigned area of responsibility.

·         Design, prepare, and/or review plans and specifications for public works projects including pumping stations, streets, storm drains, sewer lines, building renovation, and related projects.

·         Research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.

·         Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolve problems or refer as appropriate.

·         Request and/or participate in the collection of survey and mapping data.

·         Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.

·         Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting city streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities; assure compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

·         Coordinate, develop and administer special assessment districts relative to the provision of public works improvements and services; meet with affected parties and explain the process, purpose and procedures.

·         Assume responsibility for land and easement acquisition.

·         Participate in and conduct traffic related studies and surveys; collect and compile relevant data including information on accidents, traffic flows, signalization, and other related statistics.

·         Prepare visual presentations and reports.

·         Review design/construction plans and specifications and recommend approval for construction.

·         Administer the advertisement and bidding of public works projects.

·         Participate in the projection of sewerage capacity including estimating future sewer discharge and water consumption.

·         Check developments for water and sewer Master Plan conformance.

·         Prepare special engineering studies and reports.

·         Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies.

·         Operate computer system as assigned including data entry and output; development of programs, troubleshooting and updating current systems; coordinate activities with data processing.

·         Contract with, and manage, professional engineering consultants.

·         Manage public works construction projects from design through completion of construction.

When assigned to Traffic Engineering:

·         Performs professional and technical engineering work relative to traffic engineering projects including design, drafting, the collection & analysis of traffic engineering data and investigation of requests for traffic controls.

·         Design, prepare and/or review plans and specifications for street improvement projects

·         Participate in and conduct traffic related studies and surveys; collect and compile relevant data including information on accidents, traffic flows, signalization, and other related statistics.

Experience and Education

Junior Engineer: A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or other engineering discipline.

Assistant Engineer: Two years of civil or related engineering experience comparable to that of a Junior Engineer in the City of Milpitas AND a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or other engineering discipline.

License and Other Requirements

Junior Engineer:

·         Possess and maintain throughout employment an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.

Assistant Engineer:

·         Possess and maintain throughout employment an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.

·         Possess an Engineer-in-Training Certificate accepted by the State of California is highly desired, but not required.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically, work is performed primarily in an office environment and at construction sites; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone, radios, and computers with repetitive keyboarding; ability to walk on uneven ground; reach (including overhead), squat, bend, lift, crawl, and, climb; push, pull, and carry up to 30 lbs; drive to various locations daily within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential; exposure to construction-related chemicals and products; may be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Selection Process

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate’s written skills, computer skills, and an oral board interview. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.   

To Apply

Submit application, supplemental questions, and resume online at www.calopps.org or to the Human Resources Department, City of Milpitas, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, (408) 586-3090.

A complete job description is available on the City of Milpitas website:  www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/ (under Classification and Compensation) or from Human Resources.

The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Candidates will receive all communications by email regarding the recruitment process, which includes, but is not limited to, application status, testing dates, and interview scheduling. If you require alternate communications, please contact Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

Benefits

The City provides an excellent array of benefits that includes the following. This position is represented by the Professional and Technical bargaining group. Benefits Information is available online at:

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/milpitas/departments/about-human-resources-2/benefits/

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Milpitas-Professional-and-Technical-Group.pdf

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

Civil Engineer

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for a dynamic and flexible person to help modernize, update, and renovate City infrastructure.  The capital projects group is responsible for project delivery of a diverse and exciting set of projects.  Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, Assistant City Engineer or Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer, the selected candidates will perform professional and technical engineering work in support of the Capital Improvement Projects Administration Section.  Ideal candidates have both strong project/program management skills and the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with staff, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

There are currently two vacancies.

• One vacancy is in the Construction Group managing construction contracts.
• One vacancy is in the Design Group to provide design and construction oversight of the Cleanwater Program and Civic Center Modernization.
   
  Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field, three years of increasingly responsible professional civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering experience and possession of registration as a professional civil or structural engineer issued by the State of California
   
  The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens July 18, 2018 and final filing date is August 27, 2018, at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding these current opportunities, please visit: Sunnyvalejobs.ca.gov and click jobs.
   

Salary: $95,687.70 - $122,124.91 Annually