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Associate Civil Engineer

$8,003 - $9,727 per month

($96,036 - $116,724 annually)

(The salary above reflects a 3% furlough reduction for FY 20/21)

Plus excellent benefits

DEADLINE:    Apply by Wednesday, December 23, 2020 for first consideration

The City of San Rafael is seeking a full-time Associate Civil Engineer with our Public Works Department.  This position will perform field and office professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, inspection and construction of projects in several areas of public to works and civil engineering.   

Under direction, this position performs difficult and complex engineering work and may serve as a supervisor to a small group of engineers and/or paraprofessional engineering staff.  This position calls for a high degree of initiative, technical proficiency, and judgment.  The Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for all phases of multiple projects or programs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Develops Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and participate with other department staff in the selection of consulting engineers.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates pertaining to construction projects.
• Interprets plans and specifications.
• Makes engineering calculations, completes design drawings, makes and revises maps, charts and diagrams.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings with contractors to establish job requirements, i.e. timing, noise level, traffic impact.
• Performs field inspections of various municipal construction projects, in progress and upon completion.
• Prepares written reports on civil engineering issues/projects for the department.
• Meets with a variety of public and private officials, individually and/or in a group setting, on civil engineering matters.
• Research and make recommendations on civil engineering issues/problems.
• Performs project management on Capital Projects during the design, environmental, bidding, and construction phases of the project.
• Performs Resident Engineer duties on Capital Projects during construction.
• Performs inspection and enforcement duties to ensure compliance with applicable design standards, specifications, contracts and legal documents, codes and ordinances.
• Meets with State, Federal, and Local Districts, Agencies, consultants, and engineers to discuss project guidelines, design parameters, policies and procedures.
• Performs work in accordance with local, State, and Federal standards and regulations.
• Designs and prepares plans and specifications and cost estimates for a variety of public works projects, including but not limited to streets, storm drains, bridges, parks, traffic signals, parking lots, water facilities, infrastructure improvements and other public facilities.  Researches project design requirements, performs calculations, prepares estimates of time and materials costs and determines sequencing and detour requirements.
• Serves as Project Engineer, including serving as design team leader, handling contract administration and providing design support for the inspector during construction.
• Review plans and maps submitted by private developers for conformity with laws, ordinances, City imposed requirements and accepted professional standards with the goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare community.  Performs certain administrative duties associated with private development approvals such as preparing agreements, collecting fees, obtaining dedications, and coordinating with other agencies and City departments.
• Investigates field problems affecting the public, property owners, contractors and maintenance operations; collects the necessary data or assigns the collection of data to technical personnel; develops recommendations and meets with the appropriate parties to discuss and implement recommendations.
• Provides engineering information, including City requirements related to property improvements, to the public and other City departments.  Arranges and participates in conferences with other engineers, developers and the general public on engineering problems.
• Assigns investigation, design and drafting tasks to subordinates, reviews completed work and assists in the developing solutions to difficult problems.
• Develops revised design and construction standards for public facilities.
• Researches publications and industry information sources and attends conferences and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new developments in the field of public works engineering.
• Prepares special engineering studies and reports, including but not limited to construction diaries, progress payments, state and federal paperwork associated with grant funding and permitting staff reports and duties as assigned.
• Participates in engineering inspection and survey activities.
• Prepares written recommendations, correspondence and reports on assigned projects.
• May attend and present information at public meetings.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying.
• Knowledge of basic methods and equipment used in civil engineering construction.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying; and working methods and equipment used in civil engineering construction; pertinent Federal, State, and local rules, regulations and ordinances; and computer applications relating to civil engineering.
• Knowledge of modern civil engineering tools and equipment including a PC and related software, including but not limited to AutoCadd or similar drawing software.
• Ability to analyze engineering problems.
• Ability to present clear, concise written and verbal reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with other engineers, other City and agency staff, private contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to use modern civil engineering equipment including a PC and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of citizens, other City and agency staff, private contractors both in oral and written format.
• Ability to analyze civil engineering problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound conclusions.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, records, and correspondence.
• Ability to complete mapping and drafting assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to inspect public works construction projects.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Four (4) years of responsible post degree engineering experience (a master’s degree shall count for one year of post degree engineering experience).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Registration as a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Hazards are moderate, fairly predictable and protected against.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, pre-employment physical/drug screen, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  For more information on the City of San Rafael, go to www.cityofsanrafael.org.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20060051 

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 no later than seven (7) calendar days before the test date.

The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to find a full-time Equipment Mechanic I or Equipment Mechanic II.  

Duties include but are not limited to performing safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; perform routine repair work and reports safety and other priority repair work to supervisor. Change and repair tires and install and service batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, fan belts and other simple mechanical parts. Service automotive equipment with gasoline and oil; keep records of amounts used, assist in general maintenance and cleanliness of automotive shop area.  Perform service calls; make temporary repairs, pick up and deliver vehicles to outside garages; pick up automotive and equipment parts and supplies; road test vehicles to ensure proper operation. Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance, and construction equipment.

The City of Seal Beach Public Works Department currently has one vacancy for a Water Operator.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, plans, performs maintenance and repair work of the City’s water and sewer systems; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Water Operator is the entry-level class in the water services series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems, equipment, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

1. Inspects and maintains water and sewer pump stations, boosters and CL2 equipment; analyzes, treats, monitors, and records water quality; tabulates flow rates to maintain proper reservoir levels; analyzes chlorine residual tests and makes adjustments.

2. Measures monthly well levels; acquires well samples for lab testing; operates SCADA monitoring equipment.

3. Performs water meter testing, repair, change outs, and meter box related maintenance; may tabulate flow rates to check for accuracy.

4. Manages pumping station engine servicing as needed; services and maintains system pumps and chlorine dosing apparatus.

5. Assists with testing and repair or backflow prevention devices according to County regulations.

6.  Performs hydrant flushing program; repairs hydrants and exercises valves.

7. Handles water quality complaints and records in log book; provides data for State report.

8. Performs water main maintenance; exercises valves; repairs breaks and leaks; monitors blow-off and air relief; marks for USA tickets; inspects installation of new water lines and mains.

9. Performs sewer system maintenance; operating combination trucks, CCTV equipment, manhole adjusting, collection system cleaning, pump station maintenance and collections system trouble shooting.

10. Operates a variety of equipment and tools such as loaders, backhoes, bobcat, forklift, pneumatic tools, jackhammers, and tampers.

11. Performs sewer rounds and station and collection system maintenance.

12. Conducts upkeep at water well and reservoir sites; makes repairs to facilities.

13. Maintains records and logs of daily activities.

14. Responds to emergency calls as needed.

The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to fill (1) one part-time Maintenance Worker positions and to establish an Eligibility List. Duties include but are not limited: Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the repair, maintenance, and cleanup of public works facilities. Assist with digging out, breaking up and hauling away damaged sidewalks, gutters, curbs, and asphalt pavements. Assist with painting street signs, crossings, crosswalks, curbs and centerlines. Performs related duties as assigned such as assist in repairing or installing landscape irrigation systems.  Learn to trim, prune, and remove landscaping and shrubbery.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Senior Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level class in the professional civil engineering series and is the second licensed engineer level responsible for performing the more complex design and construction of capital improvement projects, reviewing private development projects for design conformance and accuracy, and providing extensive professional engineering and administrative support to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.  Incumbents perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering, including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction, and maintenance.  This classification is distinguished from the next higher position of Assistant Director in that the latter has supervisory responsibilities over lower level staff and performs the most complex engineering duties.    

Supervision Received/Exercised:

Receives direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer or designee.  May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.

Essential Functions: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Performs and oversees a broad range of construction project management, design and inspection activities on a variety of capital improvement projects, including streets, lighting, storm drainage, sewers, water, traffic, parks, and landscape; coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, other agencies, department staff, and the general public.
• Reviews and/or prepares plans and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates; assists in the development of design procedures; interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness.
• Analyzes and reviews plans for private and public development, including subdivisions, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, improvement plans, capital improvement projects, and requests for extensions of City services; determines impact and ensures compliance with City service standards for water, sewers, drainage, and streets.
• Reviews and prepares all legal descriptions, title reports, annexations, and acquisitions for real property; checks and reduces all field survey notes, plot levels, and topography and may perform survey work for design and construction purposes; develops and maintains a computer assisted drafting (CAD) system of all departmental maps, plots, project requirements, improvement plans, utility locations and City owned easements; represents the department on issues relating to geographic information systems (GIS).
• Administers design and construction contracts; maintains logs and tracks bond expiration dates; prepares reports for the Finance Department as required; collects all required inspection approvals; prepares staff reports for Council; prepares memos to City Clerk regarding accepting and releasing of bonds; prepares daily progress and final reports and prepares documentation associated bonds; prepares and maintains detail project records and plans; negotiates change orders; reviews payment of invoices; responds to RFI and construction correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget; makes recommendations and monitors the approved project budgets; participates in the development of water and sewer rates, and assessment fees; researches and prepares grant and loan applications; administers and monitors approved project grants and loans.
• Prepares and provides complex engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions; develops reports and statistics; assists in the preparation of short and long-range plans; reviews and comments on environmental impact reports and traffic studies; makes oral presentations and participates in organizational and community group meetings; responds to questions and inquiries, and investigates complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Assumes the duties of the Public Works Director/City Engineer in his/her absence, as necessary.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

Working Conditions: 

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service.  The ability to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.  Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold.

KAS (Knowledge, Ability and Skills):

See Job Description posted on the Human Resources Department website at:

https://www.cityofsthelena.org/hr/page/job-descriptions

Qualifications: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary for a Senior Civil Engineer. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience, and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

License/Certificate:

¨ Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

¨ Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Associate Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level class in the professional civil engineering series and is responsible for performing the more complex design and construction of capital improvement projects, reviewing private development projects for design conformance and accuracy, and providing extensive professional engineering and administrative support to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.  Incumbents perform complex professional engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering, including land development, planning, design standards and regulations, construction, and maintenance.  This classification is distinguished from the next higher position of Public Works Director/City Engineer in that the latter has overall responsibility for departmental operations.  

Supervision Received/Exercised:

Receives direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer.  May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.

Essential Functions:

• Performs and oversees a broad range of construction project management, design and inspection activities on a variety of capital improvement projects, including streets, lighting, storm drainage, sewers, water, traffic, parks, and landscape; coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, other agencies, department staff, and the general public.
• Reviews and/or prepares plans and specifications; prepares quantity and cost estimates; assists in the development of design procedures; interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness.
• Analyzes and reviews plans for private and public development, including subdivisions, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, improvement plans, capital improvement projects, and requests for extensions of City services; determines impact and ensures compliance with City service standards for water, sewers, drainage, and streets.
• Reviews and prepares all legal descriptions, title reports, annexations, and acquisitions for real property; checks and reduces all field survey notes, plot levels, and topography and may perform survey work for design and construction purposes; develops and maintains a computer assisted drafting (CAD) system of all departmental maps, plots, project requirements, improvement plans, utility locations and City owned easements; represents the department on issues relating to geographic information systems (GIS).
• Administers design and construction contracts; maintains logs and tracks bond expiration dates; prepares reports for the Finance Department as required; collects all required inspection approvals; prepares staff reports for Council; prepares memos to City Clerk regarding accepting and releasing of bonds; prepares daily progress and final reports and prepares documentation associated bonds; prepares and maintains detail project records and plans; negotiates change orders; reviews payment of invoices; responds to RFI and construction correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget; makes recommendations and monitors the approved project budgets; participates in the development of water and sewer rates, and assessment fees; researches and prepares grant and loan applications; administers and monitors approved project grants and loans.
• Prepares and provides complex engineering reports, correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and resolutions; develops reports and statistics; assists in the preparation of short and long-range plans; reviews and comments on environmental impact reports and traffic studies; makes oral presentations and participates in organizational and community group meetings; responds to questions and inquiries, and investigates complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Assumes the duties of the Public Works Director/City Engineer in his/her absence, as necessary.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

Working Conditions:

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service.  The ability to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.  Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

KAS (Knowledge, Ability and Skills):

See Job Description posted on the Human Resources Department website at:

https://www.cityofsthelena.org/hr/page/job-descriptions

Qualifications: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary for an Associate Civil Engineer.  A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience, and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.

Application Deadline:  Apply by Wednesday, October 7, 2020 for first consideration

The City of San Rafael Public Works Department is seeking an Intern to work part-time (Up to 20 hours per week).  This is an excellent opportunity to build your resume and gain administrative/clerical experience as well as learn about how local government works.  Career exploration for future opportunities is an added benefit to this position.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General Office Support
• Incoming Phone Calls (triage calls/answer basic inquiries)
• Filing
• City Website Maintenance (article postings; review and update webpages as necessary)
• Incoming/outgoing mail
• Data Entry
• Inventory Management for Parks/Streets Division
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be eager to learn
• Must be willing to work with various divisions in the department
• Must have the ability to multitask
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be a creative thinker

Interview Process:  The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview following the application closing date.  The most qualified applicant (prior to starting in the position) will be subject to a reference check, which will include fingerprinting.  Please note on the application the preferred method of communication, whether by phone or email.  

Application Process:  City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To file an application on-line go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20043292 

Contact: For questions regarding this internship please contact Talia Smith (talia.smith@cityofsanrafael.org).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Part Time)

$17.92 - $22.94 per hour

$21.87 – 27.99 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Specialized Service Maintenance Worker I & II, under general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor, to perform basic construction, maintenance, repair and alteration work in the completion of Public Works/Public Services activities in streets, grounds, water, sewer, storm drains and facilities.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Water System Worker I ($18.40 - 23.56 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Water System Worker I and II to assist in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system, including pumps, mains, chlorinators, meters, and other equipment; and do related work as required on an assigned shift, under general supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled 

Application materials can be mailed or hand-delivered to Chowchilla City Hall, 130 S. Second St., Chowchilla, CA 93610, or emailed to JMcClendon@CityofChowchilla.org.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

($19.81 - 25.36 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I to assist in the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment and collection system under general supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works.

Full-Time Positions Available

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Applicants are recommended to apply and submit application materials online at www.CalOpps.org. Application materials can also be emailed or hand-delivered to Chowchilla City Hall, Human Resources, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610; emailed to JMcClendon@CityofChowchilla.org; faxed (559) 665-7418.