Search Jobs

POSITION

To plan, coordinate, supervise and participate in the activities of a major section within the Engineering Division such as transportation/traffic engineering, utilities engineering, development services, or the City’s capital improvement program.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Development Engineering division of the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Woodland is looking to fill a Senior Civil Engineer position in Development Engineering. The Ideal Candidate for the current vacancy is someone with good customer service skills as well as a solid technical engineering background. This position requires strong interpersonal, time management, technical and communication (both orally and written) skills. The Ideal Candidate will be proactive, display good judgement, as well as be organized, flexible, creative, approachable, resourceful, and a positive team leader.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plan, supervise, and perform professional engineering work in the planning, design, and construction of streets, sidewalks, water and sewage systems, drainage structures, transportation facilities and other public works.  Plan, supervise, and perform professional engineering work in the development of master plans and long (MPFP) and short (Capital Budget) range funding programs.  Prepare and oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects.  Coordinate selection, and manage consultant contracts.  Coordinate developer requirements for the Public Works Department.  Review and check final maps, parcel maps, and subdivision improvement plans for accuracy and conformance with City standards, codes, ordinances and departmental requirements.  Participate in the review of projects under construction; coordinate the activities of the inspection unit; resolve complaints and problems in the field between the inspectors and developers, contractors, and/or engineers.  Meet and confer with developers, contractors, engineers and the general public relative to city policies, regulations, and procedures; work toward the resolution of discrepancies and problem situations with outside parties.  Performs the duties of Traffic Engineer when authorized in writing by the City Manager, or when authorized in writing by the Traffic Engineer to act as the Deputy Traffic Engineer.  Conduct field surveys and supervise and participate in the work of collecting, tabulating, and analyzing data for problem identification and resolution.  Manage and oversee input to the City’s project and program databases and infrastructure management systems.  Ensure timely and effective coordination with Operations and Maintenance personnel.  Represent the City in support of state and federal funding programs.  Research and obtain grant funding for projects.  Regular and consistent attendance.  Work cooperatively with others. 

OTHER DUTIES

Interpret and apply relevant codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.  Insure compliance with CEQA, the Public Contracts Code, and (Development Services Only) the Subdivision Map Act.  Stamp plans for in-house design work.  Check plans for accuracy, suitability, and completeness; and direct revisions.  Conduct special engineering studies relative to assigned area of responsibility; prepare appropriate reports and analysis.  Manage development of infrastructure master plans.  Prepare, write and present general correspondence, technical reports, statistical reports and Council Communications.  Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.  Serve as staff to a variety of City, County, regional and outside commissions, boards and committees as assigned.  Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible and varied civil engineering experience, including significant supervisory responsibilities. 

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California; possession of a valid California Driver’s License.  For the Senior Civil Engineer over Transportation, possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 (or first 25 qualified applicants).  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted.  

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Panel interviews tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

BENEFITS

Retirement:                          
CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members)|
The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                   
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth)
The City will match up to 2% of employee’s base salary

Medical:                                
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs
City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance
Maximum Family Allowance for 2020 is $2,030.13 per month

Dental/Vision:                       
City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services

STD/LTD:                              
City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities

Life Insurance:                    
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:     
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                              
7 hours per month during first 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                          
8 hours per month

Administrative Leave:         
96 hours of administrative leave provided each fiscal year

Holidays:                              
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                      
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth Incentive:      
$625 per fiscal year for additional educational or professional activities

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seeking an individual to fill a full-time position of Engineering Technician I/II in the City Engineer/Public Works Department. Responsible for performing paraprofessional and technical field and office civil engineering including survey, design, drafting, construction inspection, plan checking, data gathering, and information dissemination. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All applicants should apply online, complete the supplemental questionnaire, and submit document(s) by the final filing date.

EXAM PROCESS:  A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail) and candidates who pass the written exam will be invited for an interview. 

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to a 12-month probation period, and may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Veteran’s Preference Points: Veteran’s Preference points will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.  

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000.

THE POSITION
 

In this newly created position, you will get the opportunity to work under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official, which involves plans, coordinates, reviews, supervises, and participates in the review of construction plans and structural calculations.  The Plan Check Engineer is a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect, who performs the most difficult and complex structural plan reviews, and has the responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising the plans checking operations of the Building Inspection Division; performs complex review and examination of building construction, improvement, and repair plans and specifications for compliance with all applicable building codes, laws, rules and regulations; provides support for the issuance of building permits and coordination of plans checking with other City reviewing departments/divisions and consultants; performs on-site building inspections in conjunction with plans examining work and maintains plans examining records and performs related and other work as required.

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

• Plans, coordinates, reviews, supervises, and participates in the review of construction plans and structural calculations for residential, commercial and industrial building construction and alterations.
• Investigate reports of structural problems on other assignments and makes recommendations to the Chief Building Official.
• Reviews plans and administers systems and procedures to ensure that plans, structural calculations, energy calculations and specifications comply with all state, federal, and local building laws, rules, ordinances and regulations.
• Provides coordination of plan checking with other City reviewing department/divisions and consultants.
• Assists the Chief Building Official in developing policies and standard operating procedures for the Building Inspection Division.
• Confers with architects, engineers, builders and homeowners to give and obtain information and interpret building codes and regulations; recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Attends and participates in development plan review meetings to provide code related comments and guidance for future, current and past projects.
• When required, make difficult on-site construction inspections to confirm that construction complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks the stability of soils and footing systems in accordance with geological and soils reports.
• Prepares correspondence to architects, engineers, contractors, property owners and others in conjunction with the correction of plans and engineering details, permit requirements, notices and other matters relating to the acceptance and approval of construction plans and permitting process.
• Administers plan review contracts and coordinates the work of outside plan review consultants.
• Manages, assigns and reviews quality of plan checks being completed by contract engineers and architects and Permit Center staff.
• Advises inspectors on structural and other building related problems arising in the field during construction.
• Investigates and completes recommendations for new and substitute construction materials and design practices; informs Building Inspection Division Staff of these recommendations.
• Prepares and leads training sessions and seminars for Building Inspection Division staff and others when required.
• Prepares reports and statistical data relating to plans examining functions and permit issuance activities.
• Develops new and revises existing informational handouts.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the existing permit tacking software (TRAKiT).
• Manages the development of on-line permitting software using the existing TRAKiT software.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS

Knowledge of:

• State and local codes, laws, rules, ordinances and regulations that pertain to building design.
• Theories and principles of structural design, engineering, soils engineering, mathematics and construction.
• The standards, practices, terms, procedures, techniques, equipments, tools and materials associated with building design and construction.

Abilities or Skill to:

• Effectively interpret laws and regulations.
• Effectively apply City and Public Works Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and practices pertaining to the work and the Building Inspection Division.
• Perform detailed analysis and examination of building and construction designs, specifications and plans.
• Apply engineering and architectural principles and techniques to solve complex construction problems.
• Analyze structural integrity and load factors using engineering design mechanics.
• Analyze and evaluate complex building plans, data and reports to determine compliance.
• Make accurate engineering calculations.
• Effectively evaluate alternate materials and methods of design and construction.
• Organize work and set priorities in order to meet work deadlines.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Operate a computer and use word processing, spreadsheet, and permit processing software.
• Use written and oral communication skills to communicate and work tactfully and effectively with both professionals and non-professionals while reflecting the highest standards of customer service.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems.
• Use math and mathematical reasoning.
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, strict deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Work well under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Interact effectively with staff, management, property owners, builders, engineers, architects developers, and manufactures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in architecture or civil, structural, or architectural engineering, or a closely related design or engineering field.

Experience: 

• Four years of increasingly responsible as a plan checker or plans examiner

or

• Four years experience in the private or public sector providing building design or engineering services.

Other Requirements: 

• Architectural license issued by the State of California or California registration as Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Certification as a Plans Examiner from a nationally recognized certification entity at time of application or within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Certification as a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp) at time of application or within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Working Conditions:  Work is conducted primarily in an office setting and at field construction sites as required.  Some field assignments involve exposure to variable weather.

Physical Demands:  Work emphasizes speech, hearing, vision, and dexterity; and to perform the duties required on construction sites: stoop, climb, crawl, balance, maneuver, walk and stand for long periods of time.

SELECTION  PROCESS

Following the filing deadline date, applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications, which may meet the minimum requirements, will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.  The best qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process, which consists of an oral panel interview. The tentative interview date is to be determined.  All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

An Eligible List will be established as result of this selection process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months.

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a fingerprinted criminal history check. After clearance of the fingerprinted criminal history check, the candidate will be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for the position.

We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please contact the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for accommodation requests.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.  All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath. 

All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100.  In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.