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CPM II Annual Pay Range: $81,630 – $101,923

CPM III Annual Pay Range: $99,211 – $123,883

plus full benefits, including CalPERS Pension

* The District determines hiring level depending on qualifications
 

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? With the passage of Measure AA, the 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.  The District is seeking a Capital Project Manager II-III who will manage key public access projects in open space areas in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. Capital Project Manager III project work includes designing, permitting, and contracting for recreational amenities such as bridges, roads, staging areas, site amenities, structures, water systems, and District infrastructure. Capital Project Manager II project work includes assisting with design, permitting, and contracting.

About the District:  The District manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 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 view our Working for Midpen video.                                

About the Position:  The focus is on the development and implementation of a wide variety of capital improvement projects to increase public access and enjoyment of District lands.  The ideal candidate should be an organized, creative, energetic, self-starter with excellent oral and written 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.

The Capital Project Manager II will support a project from final design development through construction. This position will focus on construction project management – evaluating the constructability of a project during design, assisting with bidding, award of contract and managing construction oversight to completion.  Applicants with construction inspection, civil engineering, and/or construction management backgrounds are desirable. For additional information, see the Capital Project Manager II job description on the District’s website.

The Capital Project Manager III will support a project from planning and conceptual design and take a lead role from design development through construction.  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. The Capital Project Manager III provides project presentations to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and at public meetings. For additional information, see the Capital Project Manager III job description on the District’s website. Applicants 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.  Capital Project Managers 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:

Capital Project Manager II: three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction design, construction, and inspection preferably in parks, open space, or related field.

Capital Project Manager III: 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:  Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Final Filing Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The following three (3) application items are required and constitute a complete application:

(1) A fully completed CalOpps employment application

(2) Resume

(3) Supplemental question responses (CPM II applicants: answer questions 1, 2 & 3.  CPM III applicants: answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional cover letter.

The District will not accept applications after the final filing date.  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 applicants be available on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate vacation schedules):

First Interview at our office in Los Altos: Thursday, November 21, 2019

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our office in Los Altos: Thursday, December 5, 2019

Estimated Start Date:  January 2020

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Chief of Surveys classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The Engineering Services Division is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey.  The Sections provide technical support services to City Capital Improvement Programs and Projects, development/utility permit projects, and other citywide customers. The Land Survey Section provides land surveying services to Capital Improvement Projects and development permit projects. Maintains the City of San Jose's system of benchmarks. Provides monument preservation services for those monuments impacted by City improvement projects and technical map review services for subdivision maps within the City of San Jose.

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Chief of Surveys to provide the following typical duties and responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:  

• Supervises an office technical staff in the preparation of drawings, corner records, record of surveys, reviewing improvement plans and specifications, parcel maps and tract maps.
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• Reviews, approves or examines land surveying documents (maps, plats, reports, descriptions, etc.) under supervision of the Land Surveyor.
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• Manages surveying staff including supervision, hiring, training and performance evaluations 
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• Plans, coordinates, and schedules all office surveying activities 
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• Sets and maintains standard practices for office surveying activities and quality control 
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• Consults with public and private engineers, inspectors, and contractors relative to requested work and coordinates any necessary activities 
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• Communicates with clients and the public and resolves issues that arise during the course of field surveys 
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• Performs map and document research for field and office survey projects 
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• Interprets construction documents for construction surveys 

ENGINEER I/II (3 YEAR LIMITED TERM)
Public Works Department
 
LEVEL I     $7,491.33 - $9,355.75 monthly
LEVEL II  $8,275.08 - $10,334.50 monthly
Plus Excellent Benefits
 
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
 

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for: Assistant Engineer -CIP

2 year limited duration-At Will, Benefited position

Open Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019  

Close Date: Open Until Filled 

Salary: $8,926.67 - 10,855.87 per month DOE

Assistant Engineer: Under direction, to perform civil and/or traffic engineering work of average difficulty in the development, design and construction, and maintenance of streets, traffic signals, street lighting, traffic control devices, drainage systems, and a variety of municipal projects and facilities; and to do related work as required.

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will examine all possibilities and come up with the best possible solutions; will have excellent communication skills; will execute confident and excellent judgment in making decisions; will have a sharp eye for reviewing a variety of documents for accuracy; and thrives in a team based work unit.

The current vacancy is in CIP.  This position applies the technical knowledge of engineering principles to support CIP projects and will provide project design, and management to a variety of street, pavement, park projects, and other Public Works projects. Prior experience and knowledge of delivering grant funded projects is highly desirable. The duties include preparing design plans and specifications, and providing construction and project budget management support; procuring and managing consultant services; and processing grant documents.

Typical Duties: Performs a variety of tasks leading to and including the implementation of municipal public works projects, programs, and services including research and development, analysis and administration, and preparing proposals and budgets; prepares engineering designs, reports, drawings, estimates, and schedules in connection with the construction and maintenance of engineering projects which may include streets, storm drains, traffic signals, street lighting, traffic control devices and related facilities; confers with supervisors during preliminary and design stages of work, and discusses technical and policy problems; makes preliminary design studies to determine the most economical and satisfactory installation for a given location; works with personnel from other City departments and public agencies, as well as from consulting firms and the public in coordinating engineering activities with related work programs; may supervise engineering personnel, consultants, and contractors; performs construction administration and inspection; and performs related duties as assigned.

Ability to: Understand, organize and implement assignments which may involve complex technical instructions; prepare accurate reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports; make accurate engineering computations and drawings; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work effectively with minimal supervision; maintain effective working relationships with others including the public.

Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods of civil or traffic engineering as applied to the design and construction of streets and related municipal facilities; computers as used in design, construction and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering plus two years professional level engineering experience; OR an E.I.T. Certificate plus two years college and four years professional level engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in engineering and one year of professional level engineering experience.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process:  

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received. A completed employment application, and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Division.

City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com/hr or at www.calopps.org.

Applications may not be emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications.  Résumés should be attached separately.

Testing Process: Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com.  

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application.  The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

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