Traffic Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic)

$9,796 - $ 11,907 per month /

$11,344 – 13,789 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Thursday, October 17, 2024, for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $72 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Public Works (PW) is committed to providing the highest standards of service delivery to its citizens as it works to build, maintain, and update the City’s civic infrastructure. PW is comprised of approximately 50 employees with a general budget of $15 million and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget that ranges between $10–$40 million depending on the City’s annual infrastructure needs. Its mission is to ensure San Rafael’s infrastructure meets the needs of a vibrant and growing city through careful management of major improvements and the maintenance of the City’s assets. By hiring highly trained, dedicated, responsive, and service-oriented personnel, the DPW is actively making its mission a reality. 

Recently, the Department underwent a process of restructuring as management of all City engineers was placed under the Assistant Director for enhanced oversight, communication, and workflow. The City has recently championed the Dean Allison Award internship program, which shepherds talented young graduates into local government and encourages engagement with the public sector of California. PW is also currently completing several exciting initiatives to improve transformation, accessibility, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure while also adding recreation spaces for the public to enjoy. For an overview of the City of San Rafael’s upcoming Capital Improvement Projects, see this page for active and upcoming CIP projects. 

THE POSITION:

There is one vacant position, and the successful applicant will be offered one of the following positions based on qualifications and experience: Traffic Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer. The Senior Civil Engineer position will have an emphasis in the traffic division. The position will perform the following essential job duties:

• Manage City-wide traffic system.
• Oversee City's traffic signal system and maintenance contracts and directs necessary changes to modify the system.
• Issue work orders to make changes to existing roadway system to improve safety and capacity.
• Perform traffic signal timing and operation.
• Conduct transportation modeling to assess the City's future traffic conditions and subsequently assist to develop policies to evaluate proposed developments.
• Participate in Traffic Coordinating Committee to address complaints, requests for changes, and neighborhood calming techniques and studies.
• Analyze transportation impact studies, recommends mitigation, and recommends project conditions of approval.
• Meet with other department staff to address traffic engineering issues.
• Develop project designs, applies for grant funding, obtains permits from Caltrans and other agencies. Coordinate with other public and private agencies.
• Conduct transportation planning referrals and review.
• Perform accident reconstruction to determine primary collision factor. Determines changes needed in roadway.
• Prepare technical reports for use by City attorneys and advise attorneys on traffic engineering matters.
• Prepare reports and technical applications for grants from Federal and State sources. Make presentations to selection committees.
• Perform complex and detailed analysis of roadway network using sophisticated computer software programs and methodologies.
• Perform related duties as required.

UPCOMING PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:

• Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Update
• Annual Road Safety Implementation Program, including developing a Vision Zero Action Plan
• Annual Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Program
• Smart city implementation, including long-term planning for the City’s traffic signal network
• Bikeshare Program Coordinator
• Liaison for coordinating with other agencies, such as TAM, MTC, Caltrans, transit agencies, etc.
• Downtown traffic circulation assessment
• Serve as City representative on the transit agency led Bettini Transit Center project
• General Plan implementation
• Review impacts resulting from private development
• Signal priority and preemption planning/management
• Develop traffic-related policies for development projects
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) liaison or co-liaison

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise in traffic engineering principles and have strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills that allow them to effectively manage different aspects of the department’s Traffic Division. They will also have a strong sense of customer service, tactfulness, and the ability to help find solutions to complex service issues for the public. They will use their communication skills and strengths to advocate for various modes of transportation including bicycle, pedestrian, transit and vehicular. They will be flexible, with the ability to adjust priorities at short notice and respond to emergencies. They will be able to think analytically but also be very decisive when needed.

Prior supervisory and/or municipal engineering experience is desired. The successful candidate will lead by example to foster a positive, creative, and productive work environment for all staff. The ideal candidate will use their interpersonal skills and technical engineering expertise to motivate the team to meet the goals and objectives of the department and City. The successful candidate will be customer service minded, an interdepartmental collaborator, an excellent project manager and a mentor to our future leaders.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and laws of municipal traffic engineering.
• Traffic Signal System and Operation.
• Traffic Safety.
• Transportation principles and Parking and neighborhood traffic issues.
• Design traffic signal systems.
• Traffic modeling.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Direct studies and design proposed solutions. Maintain traffic signal system. Find innovative traffic safety solutions. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. Manage and update traffic system. Develop policies for neighborhood traffic issues, parking & development. Supervise others. Work independently.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledges, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Traffic Engineer

• BS in Civil Engineering. Five years municipal engineering including two in traffic engineering.

Senior Civil Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. 
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible post degree engineering experience managing complex construction, maintenance, and/or traffic projects and consultants. 
• A master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of post degree engineering experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Traffic Engineer

• California Professional Traffic Engineer License must be possessed or obtained within two (2) years of appointment as a condition of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License

Senior Civil Engineer

• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• If position is serving within the Traffic Engineering Division, candidate must also possess a California Professional Traffic Engineer License.
• Valid drivers’ license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoors weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally works with use of personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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-20547521. 

This position is open until filled with a first review date of Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Preliminary interviews will be held the week of November 4, 2024.  It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly, 

The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity! We are seeking a knowledgeable and results oriented Plan Check Supervisor who will be responsible for staff oversight, assigning, reviewing, organizing, and participating in the work of the Plan Check Section staff in the Building Division of the Community Development Department.

Plan check functions include ensuring permits are issued only for those plans that meet all state and local codes regulating life-safety, quality of life, energy conservation, and structural safety standards. This position is responsible for the more technical and complex plan check tasks and serves as a technical resource to staff.

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned plan check staff; develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; supervises and participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and provides other rewards to recognize performance; recommends disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Participates in the selection of plan check staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing plan check services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives and values.
• Participates in the development of the assigned program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Performs the more difficult and complex engineering tasks related to plan checking; reviews complex and difficult construction plans including those for single- and multiple-family dwellings, residential additions, alterations, and repairs, commercial and industrial structures and buildings as well as additions, alterations and repairs, and other projects.
• Reviews and verifies engineering calculations and architectural plans, grading plans, soil engineering recommendations, and related items to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances as well as seismic design provisions; indicates corrections for both plans and calculations; communicates in writing with engineers, architects, and others regarding plan review findings and proposed corrections.
• Reviews and evaluates the most difficult and complex proposed building plans and specifications to insure that proposed construction complies with building, fire, environmental, flood hazard, design, energy, grading, trades, and related codes.
• Makes code interpretations for, responds to more complicated inquiries from, and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, owners, and the general public regarding plan review and other code-related items and issues.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, regulations, hand-outs, and related materials to the public, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, owners, staff, and other interested parties; answers questions regarding building codes and requirements and interprets plans for field inspectors; resolves highly complex and sensitive customer service issues, including alternate methods and materials, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Coordinates activities and plan review processing with other City staff and staff from other agencies including counter technicians, planners, inspectors, building officials, engineers, fire inspectors, health department plan checkers, and others; assists other Divisions and Departments, including Planning, Public Works, and Finance, in providing information and answering inquiries regarding various projects, fees, plans examination, code interpretations, internal divisional policy and procedures, determination and calculation of valuations, permit costs, and related fees.
• Performs document research and filing; enters data; prepares and maintains records and produces correspondence and documentation as necessary.
• Performs field inspections and site visits as necessary; visits building and construction sites to make determinations on code compliance, answer inquiries related to plans, and to resolve problems.
• Establishes and maintains emergency operation processes and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations related to area of assignment including new and revised codes as well as new materials and products; attends and participates in job related seminars and professional group meetings

$55.00 - $70.20/hour 

Ross Valley Sanitary District is seeking an Inspector excited to join our high performing team. Inspectors work with contractors, homeowners and real estate agents to ensure construction projects meet District standards while educating and providing excellent customer service to the public.

Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, the Inspector performs advanced, complex, and critical inspections of District infrastructure. Working independently, the Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with District regulations and codes related to the repair of District infrastructure, construction of private sewers, and collection system pump stations. Inspectors are also responsible for ensuring safety measures are applied at job sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Check and review construction plans for construction and repair on public and private sewers.
• Perform civil, structural, mechanical, and basic electrical inspections on construction and repair on District sewer mains, and private sewer laterals performed by contractors or other agencies.
• Communicate status of work to Engineer and co-workers as appropriate.
• Check surveys and plans for accuracy and document site conditions prior to start of construction.
• Inspect construction and backfill materials in all stages of progress to ensure compliance with District specifications, standards, ordinances, and for approval of authorized construction.
• Read and interpret construction plans, documents, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with District and regulatory standards, plans, ordinances, and specifications regarding construction methods, equipment, workmanship, and quantity and quality of materials used in the project.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and documentation required by regulatory agencies and District policy.
• Confer with contractors’ field representatives regarding either work or materials that deviate from plans and specifications; ensure approved corrective measures are applied.
• Verify that Cal-OSHA approved safety precautions are practiced when on construction sites.
• Perform and interpret CCTV inspections of sewer lines; interpret and evaluate CCTV inspections done by subcontractors.
• Inspect and investigate complaints and sewage discharge violations.
• Verify proper testing methodology of air, soil, and vacuum tests, and proper CCTV televising of sewer lines.
• Prepare inspection reports and field sketches of sewer locations, preliminary project layouts, and monitor that work is performed within required timelines.
• Maintain records of field observations, permits, test reports, as-built plans and prepare reports.
• Provide customer service to residents, contractors, and representatives of private/public agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

• Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
• Coursework in algebra, geometry; mapping is highly desirable.
• Four years of journey-level work experience in sewer, maintenance, industrial, and/or public works construction in public agency or private sector.

Licensing, Certification, and Registration

Possession of the following licensures, certifications, and/or registrations are required:

• Ability to obtain a Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate from the California Water Environment Association within one year of hire.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License Class “C”, have a satisfactory driving record, and continue to meet District’s vehicle liability insurance company’s driving standards.

Associate Engineer - Auto Cad experience desired

You may attach any certificates or education documents

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs professional and technical engineering work in design, land development, or capital improvements.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Perform professional and technical engineering work relative to assigned area of responsibility, such as design, land development, and capital improvements.
2. Design and prepare plans and specifications for public works projects including pumping stations, streets, storm drains, sewer lines, and related projects; research project design requirements; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs.
3. Answer inquiries from realtors, developers, engineers, and the general public.
4. Develop revised design and construction standards for public works structures and appurtenances.
5. Serve as construction inspector to ensure compliance on City projects, subdivisions, and encroachments.
6. Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; resolve problems or refer as appropriate; coordinate or perform field work associated with infrastructure projects.
7. Administer contracts; coordinate and review the work of outside consultants; review and recommend payments and billing for contracted services related to assigned projects.
8. Write legal descriptions for right of way and easement dedications.
9. Issue encroachment, water, and sewer permits.
10. Request and participate in the collection of survey and mapping data.
11. Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
12. Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting City streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities; assure compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
13. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
14. Prepare visual presentations and reports.
15. Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
16. Coordinate public works activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies.
17. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, utilities, transportation or land development.

Methods, materials, techniques, tools, and equipment used in engineering construction and design.

Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and their application to engineering.

Operation, principles, and practices of engineering drafting and computer programs.

Topographic and construction surveying.

Strengths, properties, and uses of engineering construction materials.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to:

Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately.

Prepare engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.

Learn and understand City engineering policies and procedures.

Administer contracts and coordinate and review the work of outside consultants.

Learn applicable laws and regulatory codes.

Prepare quantity and cost estimates.

Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

Prepare reports encompassing raw technical data; prepare effective cost estimates and recommendations.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Associate Engineer

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience:

Two years of responsible engineering experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Engineer in the City of Ceres.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid, California Driver License.

Possession of an LSIT or EIT certificate.

physical demands and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for engineering and a talent for technical drawing?

The City of Sebastopol is now accepting applications for a

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/II

Salary: Engineering Technician I $31.86 - $38.73 Hourly | $5,523 - $6,714 Monthly

Engineering Technician II $35.41 - $43.04 Hourly | $6,137 - $7,460 Monthly

Plus an outstanding benefits package

Deadline to apply: Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:59 pm

The City of Sebastopol is seeking a problem-solving, inclusive, collaborative, and good communicator professional with an understanding of engineering principles and terminology, the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, strong mathematical skills for calculations and measurements, and familiarity with industry standards and safety protocols for the role of Engineering Technician I/II.

This position performs various tasks in the office and field, both technical and administrative, supporting the Public Works Department and the City Engineer. The Engineering Technician I/II will be the primary contact person providing assistance and referrals to visitors at the City’s Corporation Yard. The incumbent may be assigned duties related to compliance programs and reporting, engineering projects, and capital projects, which may include project management, development and plan review, calculating fees, issuance of permits, maintaining plan files and engineering records, field surveys, site inspections, information gathering, data analysis, performing mark and locate functions, participating in surveying activities, or other areas as needed. City employees are expected to work equally well with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

This is a flexibly staffed classification. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Engineering Technician I, or when filled from the outside, require prior related work experience. The Engineering Technician I incumbent is expected to learn and be able to perform all duties and responsibilities of this classification. Advancement from level I to level II is based on the successful performance of the full range of level II job duties and the existence of an approved and budgeted level II allocation. The department may hire at either the I or the II level depending on the skills, certifications, and licenses held by the pool of qualified applicants.

The City of Sebastopol is now accepting applications for a

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ CITY ENGINEER

Salary: $166,568 - $202,464 Annually

             $13,881 - $16,872 Monthly

Plus an outstanding benefits package

Deadline to apply Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 11:59 PM

The City of Sebastopol is seeking an engaging, inclusive, collaborative, and talented leader who is well-versed in engineering principles and practices, project management, facility and infrastructure maintenance, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, public parks and facilities maintenance, laws, regulations, and safety standards. The Director of Public Works/ City Engineer serves as the City Engineer and coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.

This position plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the full range of activities and operations of the Department of Public Works, including engineering design, public works construction and inspection, repair and maintenance of City infrastructure and streets, and transportation programs. The Director of Public Works/ City Engineer reflects a demonstrative cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities. This position provides highly responsible and complex professional and administrative consultation to the City Manager and may serve as the City Manager or Assistant City Manager in either manager's absence or as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.

This is an “at will” classification serving at the pleasure of and receiving administrative direction from the City Manager. This role's duties allow for a broad scope of independent decision-making within legal, policy, and regulatory guidelines. It involves exercising general direction and supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

For additional information about this exciting opportunity please view the brochure below: 

Join our team!

The City of Simi Valley is recruiting a Senior Engineering Technician. The current vacancy is in the Public Works Department, Ventura County Waterworks District 8. The Senior Engineering Technician performs specialized technical engineering activities related to ongoing projects and variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work.

Details:

• Regular full-time position, alternative 9/80 work schedule with Monday or Friday off
• Salary range $33.77 to $43.12 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below) 

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience 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 completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level course work in engineering, drafting or related area.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience at a level comparable to an Engineering Technician with the City

License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

To view the full job description, click on the link below:

Salary: $8,769 - $11,749 / Month + Benefits

Deadline: Open until filled - Applications review on an ongoing basis
First Review of Applications: Thursday, September 12, 2024
 

Under direction of the Director of Public Works, or designee, the Associate Engineer or Project Manager performs engineering and project management services in the public setting, collaborating with multiple stakeholders. These roles involve a wide range of management functions, including planning, development, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of assigned projects. The position(s) are responsible for managing multiple Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and complex specialized projects or programs. Both classifications provide administrative, professional, and technical assistance to the Department Director, staff, and members of the public as required. We are currently seeking to hire 1-2 new FTEs.

Examples of assignments for these positions include (*but are not limited to):
   *Please review the Job Descriptions for full list of job responsibilities. 

• Leads, coordinates, schedules, budgets, and reviews activities of the Capital Improvement Project team, support staff, consultants, and contractors; includes overseeing road closures, utility encroachments, and traffic control plans.
   
• Plans, organizes, administers, and coordinates the implementation of Capital Improvement Projects or other City projects; involves reviewing and approving grading and encroachment permit applications, and coordinating project-related activities.
   
• Prepares and may present a variety of periodic progress and special reports related to projects and activities; includes preparing comprehensive technical and staff reports in verbal and written form to commissions, Task Forces, City Council, and other agencies.
   
• Confers and negotiates with stakeholders, business owners, and property owners regarding project impacts, potential right-of-way acquisition, and improvements; includes consulting with public and private agencies, and securing various easements on the City’s behalf.
   
• Reviews cost estimates, interprets plans and specifications for contractors, and determines contractual compliance; involves reviewing and approving utility encroachments and traffic control plans for compliance with City standards.
   
• Responds to questions or complaints related to project activities or policy; includes responding to inquiries from the public and resolving citizen complaints.
   
• Conducts contract bid openings, including review and approval of bid documentation, preparation, and analysis of bid summaries.
   
• Exercises sound, independent judgment in the day-to-day administration of specialized or complex projects and activities; includes overseeing project implementation and ensuring compliance with City standards.
   
• Closely coordinates with project or program stakeholders, consultants, contractors, City Council, and project team; includes coordinating with engineers, contractors, and private owners relative to construction and maintenance of private structures and sewer facilities.
   
• Responsible and accountable for designing and delivering projects on time, within budget, and with excellent customer service; includes providing and maintaining data in the City’s asset management and geographic information systems.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a Combination Building Inspector I/II/Senior!

This position(s) may be filled as Combination Building Inspector I ($36.0157 - $48.2645 per hour), Combination Building Inspector II ($39.7935 - $53.3271 per hour), or Senior Combination Building Inspector ($43.9679 - $58.9212 per hour), depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

The Combination Building Inspector must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be self-motivated, exercise discretion and independent judgment, and project a very professional image through in-person, phone, and e-mail interactions at all times. Additionally, this position will plan check in specialized areas such as plumbing and mechanical.

The Senior Combination Building Inspector will lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex inspection duties associated with commercial and residential enforcement of building, zoning, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures.  Additionally, this position will provide lead supervision to assigned staff as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the more skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, energy, accessibility, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications for inspection on commercial and residential buildings and related construction on commercial and residential buildings and related construction involving installation, repair, replacement and alterations for compliance with codes and regulations
• Performs the more skilled building inspections on commercial sites before construction to determine validity of permits and compliance with regulations
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to Building Inspections personnel
• Ensures a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports the department and City’s mission, objectives, and values
• Confers and coordinates with, and provides information and assistance to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets applicable codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations

SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including building inspection methods, procedures, and techniques; serves as a resource for staff to ensure consistency and effectiveness in enforcing building codes and carrying out policy
• Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance and customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the City’s mission, objectives, and values.
• Assists other building inspection staff, departments, and divisions with questions, inspections, and compliance issues.
• Assists in the preparation of legal documents such as warrants for inspection, citation briefs, and demolition or repair orders; tracks extended cases through the court system and coordinates action with the City Attorney’s office.
• Keeps informed of changes and new legislation pertaining to building codes and regulations that affect the work of the department, and ensures that appropriate staff is informed and current.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to higher-level Building Inspections personnel.
• Performs counter plan checks and reviews field revisions and/or as-built plans as necessary; ensures compliance with City, state, and federal construction, maintenance, use, health, safety, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing laws, codes, and standards.

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