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Menlo Park is seeking a well-rounded engineering professional with exceptional technical as well as project management skills. The Ideal candidate will be an impressive problem solver with the proven ability to be adaptable and innovative. A history of delivering outstanding projects and results will be expected. An engineer who prefers diversity in their work and would welcome opportunities to work on challenging and visible projects is encouraged to apply.

Recruitment will close October 22 or when 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
• Responds to residents' requests for service.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
• Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment and supplies.

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Plus excellent benefits

THE POSITION:

Under general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, the position is responsible for the City’s most complex civil engineering projects in support of the Capital Improvement Program for the City of San Rafael.  The Senior Civil Engineer will apply the broad parameters of departmental policy guidelines in order to execute the planning, design, construction, and project management of complex capital improvements; supervises the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel; performs professional field and office civil engineering work in connection with a variety of public work projects; and provides technical assistance to the Assistant Public Works Director.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The class is distinguishable from the Associate Civil Engineer which is the journey level classification in the engineering job class series.  The Senior Civil Engineer is a supervisory job classification belonging to the Western Council of Engineers bargaining unit and serves as a technical advisor to professional engineering staff, project leader on assignments requiring considerable professional knowledge, and exercises substantial initiative, judgement and expertise in supervising specialized engineering program outcomes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, supervises and performs professional engineering work in the design and construction of all aspects of public capital projects, including but not limited to Streets, City Owned Property and Facilities, Drainage and Traffic projects and related facilities.
• Supervises the preparation of plans, project specifications, field inspections, and other engineering work performed by staff members and consultants.
• Manages complex construction projects and consultants; and meets with public and private engineers, architects, contractors and owners to explain and discuss projects.
• Responds to inquiries or complaints from staff, the public, and provides technical information to internal and outside Agency staff, City Council and the public.
• Prepares comprehensive technical and staff reports in verbal and written form to the City Council and Department Directors.
• Coordinates engineering activities and capital projects with other divisions, departments and agencies.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering drawings, plans and specifications and other legal documents for the City Engineer.
• Ensures compliance with the Public Contracts Code, Federal and State laws, local ordinances and regulations.
• Delivers federally funded transportation projects in conformance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
• Reviews and approves progress payments to consultants, contractors and vendors.
• May serve as a witness in court; may represent the department at public hearings and before the City Council and various commissions.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices and techniques of municipal civil engineering in order to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Principle, practices, methodology of employee supervision, including work planning reviewing and evaluating.
• General design and construction methods related to pump stations, streets, storm drains, buildings, parks and other public works projects.
• Understanding of Laws and codes related to civil engineering, accessibility codes, and projects related to civil engineering and traffic engineering. 
• Principles of organization, administration, budget and supervision.
• Personal computers and related engineering software including but not limited to AutoCAD design and drafting.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, supervise, review and evaluate the work of staff and effectively recommend selection of staff, disciplinary actions and other personnel matters; and train staff in work procedures.
• Analyze budgetary and staffing needs and make sound independent recommendations.
• Effectively implement new policies and procedures.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and determine appropriate solutions.
• Read, understand, and interpret complex technical and legal documents, maps technical drawings and other engineering material related to hydraulics, soil mechanics, surveying, traffic systems, and other municipal engineering related subjects.
• Effectively communicate to convey technical information and give instructions.
• Listen attentively, conduct and record clearly and concisely with technical accuracy.
• Adjusts to workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines
• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction and consultant contractors, coworkers and the general public.
• Prepare plans, drawings, specifications, diagrams and make sketches.
• Use a PC and related engineering software.
• Evaluate and resolve engineering problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

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

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

LICENSES:

• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• 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 function 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 and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly 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 occasionally works in evenings or on weekends and indoor conditions and regularly works near video/computer displays. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and 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, 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.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and uses 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.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, drug screen, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19926030

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org. 

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 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

 The City of San Bruno is recruiting for

Associate Civil Engineer / Assistant Civil Engineer

Annual Salary:   $99,384 — $121,956 Associate Civil Engineer

                              $86,424 — $106,044 Assistant Civil Engineer

Filing Deadline:  5 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented engineer to join the Public Works Department,  Engineering Division as an Associate or Assistant Civil Engineer.  You will be working amongst energetic, collaborative, and supportive colleagues who are solution and progress oriented. 

Associate Civil Engineer

The Associate Civil Engineer performs complex engineering work and provides office and field engineering support for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other Public Works projects and programs, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with current codes and criteria. In an effort to renew San Bruno's aging infrastructure, the successful candidate will be participating in the development and implementation of an aggressive capital improvement program. Other duties may include interpreting codes, regulations, and requirements; coordinating the development of engineering plans; providing project management for municipal public works projects; reviewing construction bids; administering grant applications; responding to public inquiries; assisting in survey work; administering permits for utility, street use, and franchise; and providing engineering support for other City departments.

Minimum Qualifications

· Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field

· Possession and maintenance of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California, or possess Professional Engineer Registration in another state with the ability to obtain California registration within six (6) months

· A minimum of three (3) years of responsible civil engineering experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Civil Engineer

· Municipal or related consultant experience highly desirable

Assistant Civil Engineer

The Assistant Civil Engineer works under direction to perform professional engineering work in the design and construction of public works projects. This position is expected to perform professional level engineering assignments with minimal supervision. This position includes engineering work in the preparation of plans and specifications of public works improvements, including streets, water and sewer; performs field surveys; supervises survey crews; supervises and assists in the preparation of maps, plans and layouts; designs, lays out and performs functional studies of the sewage collection and treatment system and storm drains; inspects structures under construction; inspects structural plans and specifications; makes estimates on time and materials; writes memoranda and prepares reports.

Minimum Qualifications

· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering

· A minimum of one (1) year of responsible civil engineering experience including fieldwork

· Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the position of Associate Civil Engineer will have extensive experience designing and implementing capital improvement projects for the City’s infrastructure system including sewer, storm water, streets system, as well as managing large-scale public works construction projects. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional capable of completing high-quality staff work with minimal direction, and feel comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  Success will depend on being an inquisitive, competent, adaptable and articulate team player.

The ideal candidate for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer will be a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of successfully completing projects and knowledge of civil engineering principles.  The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, both orally and written and possess the ability to analyze and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.  Success will depend on being an inquisitive, competent, adaptable and articulate team player.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful Associate Civil Engineer candidate will possess advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.  In addition, the candidate will demonstrate knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations as it pertains to engineering, as well as applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.  Knowledge of engineering mathematics, methods, materials, tools, materials and equipment used in engineering construction, as well as topographic and construction surveying is key.

The successful Assistant Civil Engineer will have the ability to do high-level mapping and drafting, prepare detailed plans and specifications, perform professional design work, inspect construction projects and supervise survey crews.  Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering, engineering mathematics and design, construction and maintenance requirements of  public works facilities is key.

 Excellent Benefits

· CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members

· Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary on bi-weekly basis

· Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution

· Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost

· Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5% of salary

· Long term disability insurance provided at no cost

· Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

· Home loan assistance program

· Credit union membership

· Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019.  After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that best meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

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The City of Albany is currently recruiting for Part-Time Building Attendants within our Recreation & Community Services Department.  Building Attendants typically work between 8 and 15 hours per week.  The shift is usually 1 to 2 nights per week, including weekends, for approximately 5 to 6 hours per shift.  There may also be opportunities to work special events that will require work on weekdays and weekends.  Work schedules vary based on department needs and are subject to change on a weekly basis.  

Examples of Job Duties

• Set up tables, chairs, equipment for events & classes

• Responsible for opening and closing of facility

• Set up and operate audio & video equipment
• Greet visitors at the reception desk; provide information; may refer visitors to other offices
• Will work with class instructors and facility renters on a daily basis
• Maintain order and discipline at assigned facility
• Sweep and mop floors
• Clean kitchen and other areas as needed
• Perform routine building & grounds maintenance
• Identify and report maintenance repair needs
• Assign, retrieve, and keep record of keys
• May collect fees and assist the public with information regarding recreation classes
• Other similar duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assign, retrieve, and keep record of keys
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
• Ability to set up and break down activities that take place in the facility
• Experience working with audio & video equipment is desired
• Experience in developing positive interactions with the public is required
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments
• Ability to perform routine maintenance, such as mop, vacuum, and sweep floors, clean classrooms and lobby areas
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the facility’s needs & assist in special events during the year

BENEFITS

This is a part-time position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested individuals should apply online.  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process. 
 

This job announcement is intended only as a general descriptive guide and is subject to change without notice.  It does not constitute an express or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 528-5715 at least five business days prior to any examination.

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