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Under general direction of the Senior Engineer, Capital Improvement Program Manager and/or Public Works Director/City Engineer, performs professional engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of City projects and programs in the areas of development, capital improvement, traffic operations and safety, wastewater, storm water, pavement, and building services.  Conducts plan checks; prepares project schedules, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; advertises for construction; coordinates engineering activities with contractors and other agencies, and monitors contracts; and performs related work as required.  The position can be filled as either Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer depending on qualifications.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the journey level in the professional engineering classification series. Incumbents may perform the full range of the engineering functions. Associate Engineer is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Engineer in that the Senior Engineer handles the most complex and sensitive work and has full supervisory authority over lower level engineers. Associate Engineer is distinguished from the next lower level of Assistant Engineer in that the Associate Engineer performs the full range of professional engineering duties on projects, has project management responsibilities, and performs the more complex plan checks. 

Duties

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

• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors concerning technical interpretations and applications of ordinances, laws, engineering codes, compliance and violation issues, drainage and traffic matters, access, legal descriptions, and policy matters; prepare or amend the City Code and standards for streets, drainage, subdivisions regulations, and flood hazards.  Negotiate with developers and consultants concerning clarification and implementation of development code requirements and map conditions.
• Manage the overall timetable and internal processes necessary to carry out the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and any projects initiated subsequent to adoption of the CIP.  Prepare and direct the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for capital improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.  Manage or assist in the bidding and contract award process for capital project work.  Coordinate and manage contractors in providing contract services.  Evaluate capital improvement project plans and programs, and make recommendations for areas of improvement.  Perform engineered designs when applicable.
• Confer with and provide information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, City officials, and the general public regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; answer questions, provide information, and share technical expertise; investigate and take appropriate action concerning problems affecting residents, property owners, business owners, contractors, and City operations.  Investigate and respond to formal claims.
• Participate in the development and administration of the department budget and the City’s Capital Improvement Program; develop the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and track expenditures; review invoices and review them for payment approval; implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Keep current on Federal, State, regional, and local laws and regulations affecting public works engineering matters, and initiate action required to bring the City into – and maintain compliance with – regulatory policies and procedures.
• Conduct project management, design, and inspections of assigned capital improvement projects and the contractors’ work during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contractual agreements.  Review and direct the review of private development plans submitted by developers, landowners, and engineers for adequacy of application and conformance to City standards.
• Represent the Public Works Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Attend meetings and make presentations to the City Council, commissions, boards, committees, and other public agencies; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.  May serve as staff liaison to the Traffic & Safety Commission and various local commissions and boards.  May conduct studies and confer with the public regarding traffic and transportation issues.
• Coordinate the preparation of agreements, dedications, easements, vacation, and land development documents for the Planning Commission and City Council agenda and approval process.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of public works and engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Prepare engineering documents, including agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions, and ordinances.  Prepare a variety of letters and formal correspondence, reports, records, requests for proposals, contracts, and contract bids; prepare various grant applications for needed or desired projects, equipment, and materials; gather and disseminate important information for department staff.
• Participate in the coordination of Public Works information technology development, selection, implementation, training, and technical support for computerized systems software including engineering design, facilities systems management, and maintenance management.
• Work closely with the Facilities & Maintenance Manager to assist and support his/her efforts in the areas of street, park, public building, sanitary sewer, and storm drain maintenance activities, and in developing and maintaining the City’s urban forest and open space, participating in community street tree planting, and other planting and landscape maintenance activities.
• Work closely with the Program Manager to assist and support his/her efforts in the areas of managing projects, administering programs, reviewing plans, providing technical support, participating in meetings, and maintaining files.
• Develop and follow policies and practices pursuant to City policy to minimize the use of scarce natural resources, minimize toxic materials, promote healthy behaviors and activities, and minimize carbon emissions.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of engineering and public works maintenance programs.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and management of public works.
• Transportation engineering principles, practices and methods
• Principles of capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration.
• Construction, project management, and surveying principles.  Methods, materials, and techniques employed in public works construction and construction program development.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Administrative requirements for present and future Federal, State, and local grants, and other funds.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, regional, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in municipal public works administration.
• Principles and practices of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS, AutoCAD, and other programs.

Ability to:

• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Develop and review engineering plans and designs for municipal public works projects.
• Read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Perform the highly technical and complex engineering duties.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.  Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.
• Prepare and coordinate large and complex budgets.
• Develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, regional, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for services.
• Develop appropriate grant applications for Federal, State, and other programs providing funding for capital project maintenance and construction.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, programs, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative reports.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS, AutoCAD, and other programs and applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assimilate information, process logically, and make sound decisions.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing, and operating necessary equipment.
• Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of required duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical background that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would consist of the following:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience, including at least one year of project management experience.

License and Certificates: 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment; and
• Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses five (5) or more years of experience designing and constructing municipal infrastructure 
• Possesses excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing) and is detail-oriented 
• Can work independently and take ownership of projects from concept to construction 
• Is proactive and resourceful by nature.

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula.  New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula.
• This position participates in Social Security.

Health Insurance

• 9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from.  Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate.
• Alternate Benefit: Elective paid leave with a quarterly cash out at the Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out of the City's medical plan. Employees must provide proof of other coverage. 

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $50,000

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter Checks

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 11 days of holiday pay per year
• 3 floating holidays per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 100 hours of Admin Leave per year with the option to cash out

Selection Process

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:

• Deadline to Apply:  October 13, 2019 at 6:00pm
• Oral Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for October 23, 2019
• Department Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2019

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, 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 Human Resources at (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to the examination.

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Are you a collaborative, innovative, and experienced leader with keen business acumen and a desire to lead a team of buyers and contract administrators to the next level of professional development?  Do you have proven success using enhanced technology to procure $400 million of supplies, equipment, and related services? Do you want to work for a committed organization that provides exceptional services to the communities we serve?
 
If so, we are looking for you!  The County of San Mateo is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of County Procurement and Contracts Manager.

The County Procurement and Contracts Manager will direct the overall operations of the County's centralized purchasing division, which is responsible for providing countywide procurement and contract services to ensure county departments obtain maximum value for each dollar spent and maintain compliance with all relevant County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and policies.  

To assist in these endeavors, the Manager will lead a dedicated team of procurement subject matter experts committed to exceptional customer service and fair, open, competitive, timely, and ethical procurement practices. 

In addition, the Manager will oversee the final stages of implementing a new Contract Management System (CMS) and will manage and provide ongoing guidance, support, and training for users. The County enters into more than 1,500 contracts annually.

We seek a collaborative and innovative leader with keen business acumen and a desire to lead a team of buyers and contract administrators to the next level of professional development.  We also seek an experienced manager with proven success using enhanced technology to procure $400 million of supplies, equipment, and related services annually.  And, we seek someone who wants to work for a committed organization that provides exceptional services to the communities we serve.

The annual salary range for this position is $124,758 - $ 155,958.

A typical way to qualify would be possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field AND five years of professional procurement experience including contract administration, preferably in a local government setting.  A minimum of three years of staff management experience is required.  (However, the County will consider any combination of experience and education that would be equivalent.)

The City of Mill Valley welcomes applications for the Supervising Senior Engineer position.

Under the direction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, this position provides high-level engineering services for the City of Mill Valley. The Supervising Senior Engineer provides  professional and technical assistance to the Public Works Director, manages municipal engineering staff and may act on behalf of the Director as assigned.

Typical duties include:

• Land development review, coordination and oversight
• Managing flood, drainage and stormwater prevention programs and projects
• Addressing citizen traffic safety and operational concerns
• Submitting/certifying sanitary sewer system reports and overseeing the program
• Issuing encroachment permits and supervising the encroachment process

SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
TSAKOPOULOS LIBRARY GALLERIA
EVENT DUTY (ON CALL POSITION) - WEEKEND HOURS (Days and Evenings)
$15.15 per hour

The Sacramento Public Library's Tsakopoulos Library Galleria is seeking candidates to fill several on-call Event Duty positions.  This position works as needed, based on events scheduled in the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.   The Tsakopoulos Library Galleria is attached to the Sacramento Public Library's Central library (downtown) located at 828 I Street in Sacramento.

If you have at least six (6) months of experience overseeing various functions of events for a banquet, conference or other public use facility, we encourage you to apply!

The ideal candidate has excellent customer skills and experience managing events, such as weddings, proms, professional meetings, job fairs, trade shows, etc.  He/she must have the ability to interact tactfully with clients, vendors and prospects; must be able to effectively enforce health, safety and other facility policies and regulations; is adept at Microsoft Office products and is familiar with a variety of audio/visual equipment.  

Notes:
1.The Library does not hire temporary/on-call staff who are members of CalPERS; e.g.    
  currently working for a CalPERS employer, or have contributions or service on account
  that has not been refunded. 
 

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BASIC FUNCTION
Set- up, monitor and break down events in the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
•Set up furniture, microphones, conference phones; etc.;
•Put out signage;
•Greet clients,
•Connect lap-tops to projectors;
•Coordinate vendor set ups;
•Re-stock paper products in restrooms;
•Ensure vendors and clients are complying with Galleria policies;
•Assist at the end of the events with stacking chairs and putting chair covers on, setting out additional tables & chairs;
•Take notes during the events;
•Ensure caterers clean their areas and remove garbage;
•Secure the Galleria and library at the end of events;
•Respond quickly to emails and send follow-up reports, and
•Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Knowledge of:
1.Basic principles and techniques in overseeing a variety of events,;
 
Ability to:
1.Work cooperatively with others;
2.Work with vendors during event;
3.Operate a variety of audiovisual equipment, identifying event problems and handling them efficiently;
4.Communicate Galleria policies and procedures to existing and prospective clients;
5.Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
6.Ability to work independently;
7.Resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy;
8.Read, write and communicate in English.

EXPERIENCE
 Six months experience overseeing various event functions for a banquet hall, conference center, or other public use facility. 

EDUCATION
No education required.

Other
The hours will vary between less than 10 to 40 hours in a two week pay period and are not guaranteed. This is limited to on-call assignments that do not exceed 1040 hours per year.

The on call position is scheduled a month at a time but is adjusted accordingly as events are booked and/or cancelled.  The position requires flexibility events begin as early as 7 AM and end as late as midnight. Events are scheduled seven days per week.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position will primarily be an indoor environment.

Physical Abilities:
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. The employee must be able to:
•Lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs;
•Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of medium work;
•Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone;
•See to read a variety of materials;
•Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment;
•Stand and walk;
•Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch;
•Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
•Climb a step stool/ladder and reach above shoulders.

 

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the Bay Area’s newest transit system, seeks an experienced Assistant Engineer to perform field and office engineering work in support of SMART's Train Control Systems. As Assistant Engineer for Rail Systems you will act as an assistant to the Manager of Train Control Systems by participating in the design, construction and implementation of a variety of systems engineering projects related to train control, grade crossing warning systems and networking. This is a term-limited position whose duration may vary depending upon the needs of the District's projects. This is a full-time position and is benefits eligible.

SMART is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Part-time Hourly/Temporary Engineering Intern with the City of South San Francisco’s Public Works Department - Engineering Division.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  IF INTERESTED, APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

SALARY:  $22.00/ hour; interns will be expected to work a minimum of 12 hours per week 

This part-time hourly/temporary Engineering Intern is a non-benefited position.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service city with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, Information Technology, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Human Resources and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full– and part-time employees.

THE POSITION

Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work to assist the Public Works' Engineering Division teams on programs and projects that may include engineering permits, land development plan checks, procedure and standards research and development, record and asset management, traffic research and survey crew assistance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work including assisting engineering staff with general clerical, administrative, and technical tasks for public works projects, electronic document filing, entering data and creating reports in various software applications, internet research, processing permits, reviewing plans, and assisting with internal and external communication and public outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Basic engineering principles; 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:  Communicate well, both orally and in writing, detailed-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and energetic, and work both cooperatively and complete assignments independently; 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 use modern office software; prepare PowerPoint presentations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare response letters to the pubic; work flexible hours; perform customer service with the public and general contractors; and perform duties as assigned.

Experience:  None required.

Education:  Current student enrolled in a university/college with pursuing an undergraduate (junior or senior) or Master's degree in civil engineering.  

License:  Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License.

APPLY ONLINE AND UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME (required).  For additional information, please contact Bianca Liu, Associate Civil Engineer – Engineering Division at bianca.liu@ssf.net / (650) 829-6652.

City of South San Francisco, Public Works Department www.ssf.net EOE

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an express or implied contract.

Under general supervision, coordinates and administers assigned human resources programs including recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, leave of absence administration, job analysis and classification, compensation, workers’ compensation, safety, performance management, and general human resources administration; coordinates and serves as a liaison for assigned programs, projects, and activities with other Santa Clara County Housing Authority (Agency) departments, outside agencies, and the general public; performs related work as required.

Incumbents at this level are capable of performing the full range of duties in support of assigned human resources programs such as recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, benefits administration, leave of absence administration, performance management, safety, and/or worker’s compensation, in addition to performing a variety of record-keeping, administrative, and technical support activities.  The work has technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and involving frequent contact with staff and the public, as well as performing various research functions.  Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area(s) of responsibility and function with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must complete a standard application form.  Applications and resumes may be submitted via our website at www.scchousingauthority.org.  For assistance: please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 993-2934.

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