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The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of City Engineer.  The recruitment is open until filled, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  

Lincoln's City Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and management of construction projects within the Capital Improvement Budget; as well as the management for all private development construction projects.  Responsibilities include traffic engineering analysis and application, encroachment and transportation permits, final oversight for approval of private development infrastructure projects, and the preparation of speed surveys to establish speed limits within the City and the Pavement Management Plan.

The City Engineer serves as the Senior Technical Advisory Committee Representative for the City on the South Placer Regional Transportation Authority and Placer County Transportation Planning Agency.

For more information about the City of Lincoln, our benefits, and the position, see our job brochure.  To be considered for this opportunity, click Apply to submit an application, resume and cover letter.

Engineering Technician I

SALARY:                                              $3860.31 to $5431.89 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, November 2, 2020

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

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Engineering Technician I in the Public Works Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

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

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

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of technical office and field work involving drafting, surveying, mapping, and related engineering activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from higher level engineering supervisory and management staff and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level technical staff, as appropriate.

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

• Prepare, update, and revise engineering maps and drawings related to a variety of public works/capital improvement projects; perform preliminary engineering design work and calculations, including preparation of plans, charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, and sketches.
• Prepare details of construction features and alignment; determine cut and fill requirements using various mathematical calculations; identify and locate utilities, easements, property lines and related information from engineering plans.

• Check calculations and estimates used in design and projection of various maps including parcel maps, subdivision maps, City maps, and utility systems maps; maintain map record files of properties, utilities and improvements; prepare, issue, track, and file encroachment and grading permits.
• Calculate quantities and cost estimates for assigned public works and utility construction projects; obtain vendor/contractor price quotes, produce requisitions, and sign off on purchase orders for equipment, materials and supplies related to work assignment.
• Perform field work including surveying and staking of in-house work force projects using a variety of technical survey equipment; reduce field survey notes and computer traverses, grades, closures, distances and areas for office use.
• Conduct traffic and parking surveys, compile and tabulate information and produce traffic count reports; maintain related reports and files; assist in developing striping, signage and/or detour plans related to traffic flow and control; make recommendations regarding traffic control devices.
• File and retrieve engineering and related plans, maps, exhibits and various documents; update files and maintain document reference and retrieval systems.
• Provide internal and external customers with information, such as legal descriptions of parcels, address verification, property ownership, assessor's parcel numbers, zoning designations, easements, flood zone designations, public right-of-way, property jurisdiction and assessment districts.
• Assist with public outreach events.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in sub-professional engineering work, including drafting, surveying, and mapping.
• Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Scale representation on maps.
• Applicable equipment and instruments used in drafting, surveying, and mapping.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Ability to:

• Perform variety of technical office and field engineering work involving, drafting, surveying, and mapping.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information including engineering calculations; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedure; and explain regulations and procedures to others.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist while performing field work; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift of carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Learn to reduce, interpret and apply field notes in performing drafting work.
• Learn to use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and GPS (Global Positioning System) and other computer applications related to technical engineering work.
• Learn the application of map scale representation related to engineering design and construction.
• Learn to compile and analyze technical information and prepare technical documents and reports related to area of assignment.
• Learn to assess vendor/contractor services, related equipment, and associated costs.
• Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Use and care for drafting, mechanical, and computer instruments/equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• No experience is required.

Training:

• An Associate’s degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college or university, preferably in mathematics, drafting, CAD, GPS, GIS, database management or a related field. Two years of related work experience can substitute for an Associate’s Degree.

License or Certificate:

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

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

3. How many years do you have utilizing software in the areas of pavement management and asset management databases or GIS?

•   None
•   1-2 Years
•   2-3 Years
•   3-4 Years
•   4-5 Years
•   5+ Years

4.     Describe your experience, if any, utilizing GPS, CAD & GIS for underground utility systems. (Water, Wastewater, Electric or Storm water)

5.     Describe any work experience that you may have with Civil Engineering or related engineering field.

6.     Describe your experience working with maintenance management databases and pavement management databases.

7.     Describe any experience that you may have with Microsoft Office programs. (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc…)

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

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

Engineering Aide

Temporary

SALARY:                $15.50 to $18.84 hourly

FINAL FILING DATE:        We are accepting applications until November 2, 2020.

PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

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

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Temporary and Part-time position of Engineering Aide in the Public Works Department. This position does not work more than 1000 hours in the fiscal year. 

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of entry level assistance duties for the Engineering Divisions of the City of Roseville; to research, collect, report, enter and manipulate data while conducting office and field work as assigned. May perform a variety of semi-technical office and field work involving drafting, surveying, mapping, and related engineering activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisor.

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

• Identify and locate utilities, easements, property lines and related information from engineering plans and record maps.
• File and retrieve engineering and related plans, maps, exhibits and various documents; update files and maintain document reference and retrieval systems.
• Provide internal and external customers with information, such as legal descriptions of parcels, address verification, property ownership, assessor's parcel numbers, zoning designations, easements, flood zone designations, public right-of-way, property jurisdiction and assessment districts.
• Collect data and takes measurements for various engineering projects; perform field investigations.
• Provide clerical assistance to Engineering staff to include filing, data entry, and answering phones.
• Assist with mass mailing and other forms of customer contact; assist with community outreach events.
• Tactfully respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Develop exhibits and drawings using AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.
• Maintain, update or develop AutoCAD or ArcGIS spatial or database information.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of math and measuring instruments.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software including use and operation of AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

Ability to:

• Learn geography and street locations within the City.
• Collect accurate and up-to-date data.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk long distances; intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
• Intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and collect accurate data; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations to the public and with staff; work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel and bend while performing field inspections.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade, GED, or higher level degree. One to two years of college coursework in engineering or a related field is preferred.

Training:

• Formal or informal training in the area of computers, and data collection.  Training in AutoCAD and ArcGIS is preferred.

License or Certificate:

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

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

2. Please share with us your experience working with AutoCAD.  What other software programs are you proficient in?

3. What experience do you have working with engineering plans and engineering/technical reports?

4. What are your short and long term goals?

SELECTION PROCESS

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

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

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

Effective 7/1/2020, the pay range for this classification is $96,470.50 to $122,137.60.

The actual salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Associate Engineer classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill four (4) Associate Engineer positions in the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP). The Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) Development Division contributes to the Department’s mission through its primary focus on key areas of responsibility that include; public education and outreach services, investigation of fires to determine cause and origin, and code compliance activities such as plan review and inspection.

For more information about BFP, please click here.

Under the general supervision of a Senior Engineer, the Associate Engineer position performs a variety of professional engineering, plan review, and inspection work.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

- Examine plans, perform calculations and review specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for compliance with the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California State Fire Marshal regulations, and
applicable NFPA standards and local ordinances.

- Provide technical advice to consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, department officers and staff, and the Fire Marshal on the application or interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations, and on the resolution of fire safety issues found in the preliminary design of buildings.

- Analyze and evaluate proposals for alternate materials, methods of construction, and/or variances to fire safety codes and regulations.

- Conduct field inspections to ensure that the finished construction complies with approved plans.

The subject of the incumbent’s tasks will be focused on one or more of the following Sections of BFP areas: Building Life Safety Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Detection/Fire Alarm Systems, Hazardous Materials and Site Development.

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.

CITY OF MORGAN HILL

UTILITY WORKER I
$4,913 - $6,269 monthly
$58,956 - $75,228 annually

UTILITY WORKER II
$5,420 - $6,918 monthly
$65,040 - $83,016 annually

The City of Morgan Hill is currently accepting applications. Please be advised that due to the County of Santa Clara order to shelter in place, interviews have been postponed until further notice.

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

The City of Morgan Hill is currently recruiting for one Utility Worker in the Engineering & Utilities Department. The Utility Worker classification is a flexibly-staffed classification of Utility Worker I/Utility Worker II and the City can fill the position at either level.

UTILITY WORKER I

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of water supply and wastewater collection system facilities and appurtenances; performs related work as required.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Utility Worker I is the journey level class in this maintenance series.  This class is distinguished from the Utility Worker II class in that the Utility Worker II position requires the ability to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely while providing limited lead direction to a small crew on a job site.  In addition, the operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools is a regular responsibility of the Utility Worker I class.

UTILITY WORKER II

DEFINITION: 
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance of water supply and wastewater collection system facilities and appurtenances; performs related work as required.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: 
Utility Worker II is the advanced journey-level class of this series and incumbents are competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely.  The operation of equipment, vehicles and power tools is a regular responsibility of this class.  In addition, the Utility Worker II position requires the possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate or a Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate or the equivalent (described below).  This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Utility Worker in that in that the Senior Utility Worker provides lead direction to crews in the utility maintenance operations assigned to maintain the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  First review of applications will occur the week of June 22, 2020. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. 

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview. 

As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, the award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals looking to make a difference in Silicon Valley. SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,000 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.

If you are looking to help solve one of the most significant problems in the Bay Area and want to be part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to building a better Silicon Valley, then apply today!

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

Plan Check Engineer

$9,028.93 - $11,523.20 monthly
$108,347.20 - $138,278.40 annually

Under general supervision of a department manager, performs plan examination to ensure compliance with building codes, applicable laws, State regulations, City ordinances, acceptable engineering practices, and nationally recognized standards; and assists permit processing and field inspectors in resolving code related problems.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Plan Check Engineer is a journey level, non-exempt classification responsible for reviewing and checking building plans and building permit applications for residential, commercial, industrial, and public assembly construction.  Examining plans includes reviewing construction and site plans, and structural calculations, that are submitted by architects and contractors to ensure compliance with building standards codes and local ordinances.  It is differentiated from the next lower classification of Plans Examiner by the difficulty and complexity of work, the experience and certifications required of the position. This classification is a registered Architect, or Professional Engineer. Direction is provided by the Building Official or by the Community Development Director.

APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

This is a continuous recruitment with periodic review of application packets. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. This posting can close at anytime