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Are you an experienced public works professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for a Director of Public Works to join our team.

To learn more about this opportunity, please click here.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring an Engineering Intern to join our team. Under general supervision, the new team member will perform sub-professional engineering work involving manual and computer drafting, traffic data gathering, records management, map interpretation and processing, retrieval of information, assist with field surveys, and to do related work as required. This position will assist the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

The City of Redwood City

invites you to apply for the position of

Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker (Wastewater)

This current opening is in the Public Works Services Department, Wastewater Division. This position reports to the Utilities Field Supervisor and the incumbent will be responsible for leading the work of maintenance workers in the field in order to meet division goals.

Typical duties will include but are not limited to:   

• Performing maintenance duties such as sewer main hydrojetting and rodding, storm inlet cleaning, sewer main and lateral repairs, sewer main and lateral CCTV inspections, culvert maintenance, and related operation and maintenance tasks for sewer and storm utility systems.
• Operating equipment and tools such as: backhoe, loader, crane, hydro vacuum combination unit, rodder truck, CCTV equipment, jackhammer, dump truck, and related equipment.
• Using a work order asset management software.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced workers.
• Leading maintenance workers in the field on assigned projects.
• Working collaboratively with division staff and management on projects.
• Performing related duties as assigned. 

Education & Experience

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, and two years of work experience with required job knowledge and abilities. 

Licenses & Certificates: Incumbent will be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shift, and drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment.

• Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade II certification.
• Possession of a valid California Class A Commercial Driver License. (Applicants possessing a class B driver’s license may apply with the condition that they must obtain the Class A driver’s license within 12 months of appointment).

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, and techniques for scheduling, assigning and performing work.
• Principles in estimating job requirements.
• Principles used in record keeping and in preparation of work activity reports.
• Operating characteristics of heavy construction equipment.
• Methods, tools and techniques of equipment used in construction and maintenance of sewers and storm drains.
• Work hazards and proper safety precautions.
• Properties of backfill materials, construction materials, concrete, asphalt, and a variety of other materials used in maintenance work.
• Traffic laws involved in truck and heavy equipment operation.
• Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Ability to:

• Safely and effectively lead a crew of workers in various subordinate job classes.
• Assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe operation of equipment.
• Estimate job requirements, keep records and prepare reports.
• Manage and perform ongoing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance programs.
• Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Skillfully and safely operate a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, work in varying climatic conditions, and do heavy manual labor.

A City application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

• Criminal History Check
• DMV Check

Prior to appointment, candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screening at no cost to the candidate.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

All applications will be reviewed for completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Those who best meet the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The specifics of the selection process will be communicated to those selected

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This Temporary/Hourly position is NOT in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

 DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work related to Public Works improvements; elementary field surveying; computer-aided drafting and design work; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work; computes and posts simple engineering data; computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping; revises, reviews, files, and updates engineering plans and maps; assists field survey and traffic survey crews as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting, design, and mapping systems.

Ability to: Learn the use of surveying equipment and techniques; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively operate computer-aided drafting, design and mapping software; effectively use modern office software; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work flexible hours; deal effectively and courteously with the public and general contractors; attend work and perform duties as assigned.

Experience: None required

Education: Completion of 45 semester college units with major in civil engineering or related course of study.

License: Possession of valid Class C California Driver's License.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, performs complex supervisory and administrative work in planning, organizing, scheduling and managing public works activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbents in this position typically perform but are not limited to the duties noted below on a regular basis:

• Establishes policies and procedures to improve effectiveness of day-to-day operations;
• Assists with the selection, training, evaluation and disciplining of employees;
• Assists with preparation and administration of operating and capital improvement program budgets;
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the Public Works Department;
• Assists with the development or update of the water, sewer and storm drain master plans, the capital improvement program and other municipal infrastructure programs;
• Assists with the preparation of equipment specifications for bidding processes;
• Assists with project management for the construction of municipal public works projects;
• Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations to the Public Works Director;
• Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding department activities and services;
• Oversees employee safety and training programs.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an associate degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or a closely related field, and minimum of five (5) years previous public works experience including at least two (2) years of utilities management preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Considerable knowledge of management principles, practices and methods that are employed by municipal public works agencies, City policies, laws and regulations. Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; supervise and evaluate employees; conduct research and compile comprehensive reports.

*The salary for this position is recommended by staff - actual salary to be approved by City Council in September.

THE POSITION 

Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 23, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works is seeking to fill the Department's current vacant County Surveyor position.

 
The County Surveyor oversees the operation and function of the survey unit in the Public Works Department; performs difficult and complex professional land surveying work involving responsible charge duties in the field or office; assigns, monitors and reviews the work of survey parties; provides assistance and/or direction to professional and technical staff; and performs other related work as required.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess and/or be able to provide the following:

• Strong leadership qualities to foster teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and public presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with direct reports, co-workers, managers, vendors, stakeholders and customers.
• Hands-on experience using computer aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, SoftDesk, LDD, and Civil 3D to draft survey mapping documents.
• Being progressive in updating/refining business processes as they relate to Surveying and Mapping as well as document retrieval and preservation.
• Is well organized and can manage and prioritize multiple assignments of varying complexity and sensitivity effectively.

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

• Perform the duties of a County Surveyor under the direction of the Director of Public Works.
• Analyzes available data and makes decisions of a professional nature as defined by the State Land Surveyors Act relating to surveying projects.
• Direct the activities of a field survey party and office engineering technical staff.
• Reviews and certifies subdivision map applications, plans, and survey records submitted by private and government surveyors for compliance with the State Land Surveyors Act, the State Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinances.
• Performs field and office survey work required in the preparation of Record of Survey maps, subdivision maps, corner records, deed descriptions and plot plans for County projects.
• Establishes guidelines to maintain professional, technical, and legal standards mandated by State law.
• Establishes and enforces safety rules for the safety of crews and the safety of the public.
• Coordinates with County Public Works inspectors, private surveyors and other engineers and job contractors on survey projects.
• Prepares the annual equipment budget and makes recommendations for the purchase of necessary surveying equipment.
• Supervises the maintenance of official records, maps, and survey reports and the preparation of related reports.
• Writes and checks boundary legal descriptions and performs other professional duties which require a licensed land surveyor.
• Makes regular contacts with the general public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and outside organizations relative to municipal mapping and survey practices and procedures.
• May represent the department at public hearings and before the Board of Supervisors and various commissions.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Knowledge of:

• All phases of land survey work including methods of conducting various types of surveys such as Global Positioning System (GPS), automated data collection control surveys, and construction surveys.
• Survey techniques, mathematics and basic science as applied to surveying and mapping functions.
• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to surveying and design and construction of public works projects.
• Mapping and drafting techniques.
• The Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map Act and other laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to land survey and subdivision map processing in the County.
• Principles and practices of boundary determination and surveying.
• Legal descriptions of real property.
• Methods and terminology used in searching for land titles and factors involved in determining ownership of property.
• Safety practices and procedures applicable to survey work.
• The application of survey information, which includes familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Principles and practices of supervision and administration.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform and direct complex field and office survey and mapping work.
• Interpret and apply the provisions of the Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinances pertaining to land.
• Plan, assign, direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Develop, administer and interpret related policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, maps and documents related to land surveying.
• Research land titles and determine ownership of property.
• Interpret and evaluate legal descriptions of real property.
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other government officials.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports and technical correspondence.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Adhere to performance standards related to land surveying.
• Operate a computer and use computer-aided drafting and design systems.
• Perform extensive physical work in all kinds of terrain and weather.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:
 

• Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering or successful completion of the Land Surveyor-in-Training (L.S.I.T.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificates.
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional land surveying experience including two years of experience supervising one or more survey crews.

License:

• Possession of a valid license as a Land Surveyor from the State of California. 
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

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

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.
 
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: TBD
Application Screening: TBD
Panel Interview (Tentative): TBD
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for an experienced, motivated Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and a five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among a team of collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The WWTP Manager reports to the Deputy Director, or higher level personnel, and is responsible for leading the Operations, Maintenance and Laboratory teams at the City’s treatment facility.  The WWTP Manager is responsible for the daily planning and supervision of staff, for establishing effective management practices, and for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations and permits.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

This job opportunity is continuous and application reviews are performed periodically.

The Position

San Mateo is a city of approximately 104,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley.  One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community.  San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.  The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space.  

The City organization has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.  The City’s annual budget is $191 million and is staffed by over 540 full time employees.  The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. Find out more interesting facts at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org.

This position will receive general direction from the Chief Plant Operator and instruction from their Shift Supervisor to provide daily guidance to lower level operators and trainees. The WWTP Operator III will be responsible for supporting these efforts to guide, develop and mentor staff on their assigned shift, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, and is the assigned lead in getting both scheduled and unscheduled work completed. Those who have prepared themselves and are ready for the challenge to use their skills as a journey-level wastewater professional should seriously consider this opportunity.

This position is assigned rotating shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day.  However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working  a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

The Department

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves an estimated 164,545 customers  administering the annual operation and maintenance budget over $12.8 million with a staff of 34 professional and technical personnel.  The City of San Mateo is building a team tasked with the safe and continuous operation of the current expansion of this conventional activated sludge plant by introducing new facilities including; preliminary treatment, primary treatment, enhanced biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactors (BNR/MBR), biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO), and additional upgrades to existing process equipment. A vital and instrumental member of this team is the WWTP Operator III.

The Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process requirements.

• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities to optimize performance.
• Maintain appropriate plant records to support water quality goals.
• Perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge when required in accordance with State regulations.
• Operate rolling vehicles and stationary machinery as required to perform essential job functions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service in the course of their work.
• Assist in the inventory, requisition, and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Supervise and train less experienced operators on assigned shift.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators I & II and Operators in Training

Why Join our Department?

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a 15.7 MDG sub-regional facility that serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel.

The City of San Mateo is building a cross-functional team tasked with upgrading the City’s 15.7 MGD conventional activated sludge plant with new liquids treatment process facilities, including headworks, primary treatment, five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process, biological and chemically enhanced treatment (BioACTIFLO) process, and other general plant upgrades, including odor control to serve the new facilities. Key players on this team are the WWTP Operators.

What You’ll Do

• Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Operate valves and gates, start and stop pumps, engines and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes, operate and maintain boilers, perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment and facilities.
• Monitor, adjust and troubleshoot as needed plant operational processes utilizing data-driven technology, such as the SCADA or PCS system.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.

These positions require shift work, nights, weekends, holidays with on-call emergency response 24 hours per day. However, along with this challenge is the benefit of working a 12-hour shift that results in a very favorable work/life balance and requires the minimum commuting days as compared to other standard 8-hour shifts.

Who You Are

The WWTP Operator in Training:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent, and have six educational units of math or science course work, and six months experience in handling mechanical equipment and tools.
• You have up to 18 months to obtain a Grade I WWTP Certificate to promote to WWTP Operator I.

The WWTP Operator I:

• You have graduated from high school or equivalent and have six months experience in handling mechanical equipment tools.
• You possess a Grade I WWTP Certificate and work under direct supervision of the WWTP Shift Supervisor or WWTP Operator II and perform more routine operation work.
• You may be promoted to WWTP Operator II upon obtaining a Grade II WWTP Certificate and completing qualifying training.

The WWTP Operator II

• You possess a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• You have graduated from High school or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Do you have an interest in being a Construction Project Manager in the public sector?  Is providing services to all the residents of San Mateo County important to you? Are you interested in working for a large public organization that cares about its employees, strives for life-work balance, has a strong retirement/pension program, and offers a flexible work schedule? Do you have the technical, administrative, and managerial experience to simultaneously coordinate an array of construction projects, which might include new building construction, remodels, expansions, infrastructure and maintenance upgrades, retrofits, underground work and structural upgrades, and replacement of equipment and components? 

If you would like to join a diverse team of hard-working and dedicated construction professionals, we may have a career opportunity for you!

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works invites applications for Construction Project Manager (CPM).

The Department of Public Works is involved in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects within the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our mission is to provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable. The Capital Projects Group is responsible for delivering a wide variety of building construction projects for the County's airport, hospital, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. Your role as the project leader will require you to have technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Under general supervision, the CPM is responsible for coordinating technical, administrative and management activities related to County facilities construction projects. The CPM will also manage a number of simultaneous construction improvements and major maintenance projects, which may include building infrastructure, underground, structural, system upgrades, solar, retrofits, replacement of equipment and components, remodels, expansions, and new building construction.

Taking on the role of a leader, the Construction Project Manager is vital to overseeing all the elements of a project, from initially scope development to assembling the right team to execute the work, while ensuring the project runs smoothly. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of experience managing a variety of public building and facility projects that may involve work on administrative, medical, detention, judicial, parks, and support facilities OR at least three years of experience working with multidisciplinary building design and construction teams of engineering, architectural, planning, geotechnical, environmental, mechanical, electrical, drafting, inspection and support staff.
 
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong verbal construction project management skills to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge and experience with the Public Contracting Code, as well as general government contracting and procurement.
• Knowledge and experience with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) permitting projects (highly desired), and or knowledge and experience with delivering energy and renewable projects. 
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills to formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications and business correspondence.
• Strong organization and coordination skills to manage many projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for complex spreadsheets, word-processing, cost-tracking, scheduling and project management programs.
• Solicit bids, conduct pre-bid walks, conferences, analyze and qualify bids and proposals, vendor selections.
• Familiarity with current technological resources for project development and monitoring, e.g., BIM, Job Order Contracting (JOC), Design Bid Build etc.
• Coordinate and monitor contract performance, acceptance of work and other related activities associated with completion of projects.
• Work with, but are not limited to consultants, architects, engineers, end users, building inspectors, maintenance and operations staff, contractors and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. 

Limited Term positions are at-will positions not to exceed 3 years employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan.

Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
 
We invite you to explore the wonderful Benefit packages the County of San Mateo has to offer! Below are the links to our 2019 Benefits Guides.
Permanent: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/documents/files/2019%20Active%20Employee%20Guide_12.12.18.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Limited Term: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/2019-Limited-Term-Employee-Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a construction superintendent, project manager or estimator for commercial or industrial construction, or as a superintendent of buildings and grounds for large complexes, or as a construction contract administrator in a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction processes, practices, means and methods, costs, schedules, contracts, insurance, and legal requirements applicable to public works projects.
• Building Codes, operations, maintenance and repair work, and general construction including but not limited to grading, concrete, foundations, framing, structural, heating and air conditioning, controls, hazmat abatement, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, finish carpentry, painting, signage, specialty equipment, etc.
• Contracting modes (e.g. unit prices, lump sum, not-to-exceed, time-and-material, negotiated, etc.), and methods (informal bid, Board approved bids, Job Order Contracting, etc.).
• Tools, materials, methods and practices employed in the operation, maintenance, remodel, and repair of countywide facilities.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and practices.
• Construction project management software.
• Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
• Current environmental standards and requirements, including but not limited to C3, CalGreen, and LEED® processes.

Skill/Ability to:

• Drive to and from job sites located throughout County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and inspect confined spaces.
• Effectively use computer and applications related to construction project management (e.g. MSOffice®, MSProject®, Primavera®, Suretrack©, Expedition®, Prolog®, others).
• Estimate multi discipline, budgetary, and detailed cost for construction labor, materials and equipment.
• Interpret and develop contractual clauses, negotiate scopes and costs on proposals and change orders with consultants and contractors to the County's benefit.
• Formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate the various elements and logistics of a major project, including scheduling and documenting progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Direct and maintain a large number of simultaneous projects countywide.
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, monitor budgets and present progress reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project's stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

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

The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the ''Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.


~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening: TBD

Analyst: Christina Chan (020619) (Construction Project Manager - N001)