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The Process Control Technician performs a variety of technical and professional engineering duties related to the design, installation, set-up, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware, software and instrumentation associated with the District’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

They support Operations and Maintenance by troubleshooting, researching, designing, purchasing, and installing field instrumentation, programmable logic controller (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT), variable speed drives, electrical systems, and other appurtenances. The Process Control Technician provides PLC and OIT programming and installation support making programming changes as required for the efficient operation of new and existing District facilities.

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Qualifications
Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Experience and Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in engineering, electronics, instrumentation, control systems, and/or computer systems.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience involving the configuration and programming of process control, instrumentation and operator interface terminals.
• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Licenses and Certification

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record to maintain insurability.
• Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board Distribution Operator Certification for Grade D1 is desirable.

Application materials, a full job description, and benefit information is available at https://www.sidwater.org/Jobs.aspx

Final filing date: Open until filled, first review date 03/22/2023 at 5 p.m.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The annual salary range for this position is:

$117,979.68 - $149,363.76 (Exempt) 

Total salary is inclusive of a 5% non-pensionable increase. The actual salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.  

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill multiple Associate Engineer positions in the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP). The Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) Development Division contributes to the Department’s mission through its primary focus on key areas of responsibility that include; public education and outreach services, investigation of fires to determine cause and origin, and code compliance activities such as plan review and inspection.

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Under the general supervision of a Senior Engineer, the Associate Engineer position performs a variety of professional engineering, plan review, and inspection work.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Examine plans, perform calculations and review specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for compliance with the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California State Fire Marshal regulations, and  applicable NFPA standards and local ordinances.
• Provide technical advice to consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, department officers and staff, and the Fire Marshal on the application or interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations, and on the resolution of fire safety issues found in the preliminary design of buildings.
• Analyze and evaluate proposals for alternate materials, methods of construction, and/or variances to fire safety codes and regulations.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure that the finished construction complies with approved plans.

The subject of the incumbent’s tasks will be focused on one or more of the following Sections of BFP areas: Building Life Safety Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Detection/Fire Alarm Systems, Hazardous Materials and Site Development.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Description

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First Review: Friday, February 17, 2023 @ 5:00 PM PST
 

THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works and Utilities is comprised of six divisions that work collaboratively to develop, build, operate, and maintain Hayward's infrastructure. The Department is responsible for providing engineering and transportation support to City operating departments and divisions and for implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program, all while providing excellent customer service to the community.  

DEFINITION 
To perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work including drafting, minor design work, engineering records preparation and maintenance and operation of equipment and instruments; may work as survey crew member in support of surveying and other civil and traffic engineering functions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
This is an entry level classification that assists higher level technical and professional engineers in all activities of the Engineering & Transportation Division. The Engineering Technician is responsible for conducting traffic, engineering and similar studies for public works projects, and for assigned technical engineering tasks, preparing plans and estimating for various design and construction activities. It is distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer which is the journey level classification with responsibility of the more complicated technical tasks. 

 

Essential Duties

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

Performs non-routine drafting assignments which require application of standardized drawing technique
Gathers field data for planning, design and construction. 
Prepares accurate drawings from design notes, sketches and field survey notes. 
Makes traffic counts and prepares simple diagrams of intersections showing sight distances and traffic flow. 
Makes speed surveys, polls motorists and pedestrians, and prepares diagrams of accident frequencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Makes computations to determine quantities and costs. Performs complex mathematical calculations by using accepted formulas, manuals and equipment. Reads and interprets maps and other engineering records and prepares legal descriptions of property. Corrects and re-designs construction plans for street improvements, utility installations, drainage and material quantities by using appropriate calculations, computations and engineering data and by consulting with engineers. Performs survey office work using drafting tools while employing mathematical and engineering data to prepare information for use by survey field crews, construction crews and construction inspectors. Interprets information from survey field work for use in mapping, designing construction plans, analyzing earthquake fault monitoring data and updating survey records. Performs various duties associated with land surveying including using measuring tapes and level rods to assist in determining lines, angles, points, elevations and distances. Performs various record keeping and file maintenance duties such as recording instrument readings in field survey notes, maintaining office files of notes, control data, monument records, surveyors maps, and construction drawings. Prepares and maintains accurate “as-built” plans from notes from contractors of completed projects. Computes horizontal and vertical curves. Calculates distances, earth work quantities, fees and charges. Performs plan checking by comparing drawings of proposed improvements against drawings which illustrates established engineering standards applicable to various projects.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of: Algebra, geometry and trigonometry. 
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting including working with raw topographic survey points to build surfaces, produce maps, renderings, view graphs, cross-sections and plan and profiles.

Ability to:
Perform basic engineering and surveying calculations.
Interpret construction drawings, field survey notes, deeds, maps and other legal descriptions and to extract pertinent information. 
Maintain neat and accurate records. 
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 
Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
Visualize the practical application of designs. 
Manage extensive public contact. 
Draft engineering plans from rough layouts. 
Prepare exhibits using a variety of software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of this position would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain them would be: 

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in engineering drafting and calculations, performing responsibilities related to engineering design, construction, inspection and or traffic.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry land surveying, engineering design, construction inspection, and or traffic engineering. An Associate degree in a related field is desirable.

Training: Any recent training such as academic courses, and certification programs which are relevant to this job classification.

License and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

The Position

Under the direction of the Youth and Family Services Administrator, the Senior Program Coordinator plays a unique role overseeing the early childhood mental health program, providing direct counseling services and supervising several staff counselors and interns.

The Senior Program Coordinator typically has specialized experience, training and qualifications that enable the position to work effectively with children 0-8 years, parents and youth caregivers.

The Senior Program Coordinator works closely with the division’s Clinical Supervisors and Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure that clinical services comply with all policies, procedures and legal regulations, and that client services are delivered at the highest standards. The position also coordinates with other key positions in the Human Services Department to help clients have easy and timely access to coordinated services throughout the Human Services Department and/or with other partner agencies.

Examples of Duties

- Oversee and coordinate the direct services under the early childhood mental health program, working closely with the counselors and interns assigned to the program.
- Provide administrative and clinical supervision and consultation to YFS counselors and interns/trainees who are providing direct counseling services to children 0-8 years, parents, and family members, while maintaining close cooperation with the Youth and Family Services Division’s Clinical Supervisors and Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Provide direct counseling and early childhood consultation services to children 0-8 years, parents, and family members.
- Together with the YFS Administrator, understand policies and trends related to the provision of early childhood mental health services; and represent the division at County and/or school district meetings.
- Ensure direct service staff and interns are familiar with and fully utilize client Electronic Health Record System and becomes a key user representative on system implementation team.
- Oversee clinical documentation and compliance with State Medi-Cal documentation standards in partnership with Clinical Supervisors and Quality Assurance Specialist.
- Manage the client intake and referral process for the early childhood mental health program.
- Ensure that staff meet contractual and quality assurance goals and audit requirements.
- In partnership with YFS Administrator, Clinical Supervisors, and the Human Services Department’s Fund Development Officer respond to requests for proposals, develop grant work plans, narratives, and budgets.
- Oversee early childhood grant deliverables and reporting for the division.

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This recruitment is Open Until Filled.  Please note that the application filing period for this recruitment may close, at any time without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The Crossing Guard position is a temporary position, approximately five hours per day, two (2) hours in the morning and three (2) hours in the afternoon, Monday through Friday.  Crossing Guards work a school year (September through June).  Applicants must be able to work outdoors, have reliable transportation or ability to report to assignment consistently.

Crossing Guards work under the general direction of the Parking Operations Lead Community Service Officer with the Seal Beach Police Department.  Based on the needs of the City, a flexible schedule may be assigned for either a morning or afternoon shift or a combination thereof, or for specific week days, based on the availability of the Crossing Guards and at the discretion of the Police Services Manager. 

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

SELECTION PROCEDURE:  

Please note that only online applications submitted via CalOpps are being accepted for this recruitment. Faxes, emails or postmarks will not be accepted. Those applicants who appear best qualified based on application materials submitted will be invited to any combination of written, performance and/or oral interview to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Appointment is subject to any or all of the following: preemployment medical, fingerprint processes as well as background investigation. If selected, incumbent will be required to submit written identification proving eligibility to work in the United States. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the City prior to the testing process that reasonable accommodation is required. The City of Seal Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Junior Civil Engineer/ Assistant Civil Engineer/ Associate Civil Engineer/ Senior Civil Engineer

DIVISION: District Division DEPARTMENT: Engineering

OPENING DATE: 10/12/22

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

SELECTION PROCESS: The District will invite ONLY those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process. The District is a drug free workplace. Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo and pass drug testing prior to District employment. The following document(s) must be submitted at time of application: 1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application; 2) Resume (Attach as PDF copy to your online application); and 3. Engineer-in-Training Certificate or Registration (P.E. license) as a Civil Engineer in the state of California (Attach as PDF copy to your online application) The Selection Process for this Position may include: Oral Panel Interview; Department interview for final candidates; Medical Examination (post offer of employment); Drug Testing (post offer of employment); and Background, Employment and Security Investigation. OPENING(S): To establish an Eligibility List.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Engineering Department has a Professional Development Program for its Civil Engineer classification which allows consideration and appointment of eligible candidates at the appropriate position level. The classification has the following position levels: 1) Junior Civil Engineer; 2) Assistant Civil Engineer; 3) Associate Civil Engineer; and 4) Senior Civil Engineer.

Junior Civil Engineer: $102,606.40 - $125,985.60

Assistant Civil Engineer: $113,963.20 - $139,942.40

Associate Civil Engineer: $127,337.60 - $154,772.80

Senior Civil Engineer: $146,286.40 - $177,798.40

The following is the job description of the Senior Civil Engineer. To know more about other Civil Engineer minimum qualifications and job descriptions click on the link below:

Junior Civil Engineer https://www.goldengate.org/assets/1/6/junior-civil-engr-jobdescription_08221.pdf

Assistant Civil Engineer https://www.goldengate.org/assets/1/6/asst-civil-engr-jobdescription_08224.pdf

Associate Civil Engineer https://www.goldengate.org/assets/1/6/associate-civil-engr-jobdescription_08223.pdf

Under general direction, performs responsible professional level engineering and administrative work in connection with a wide variety of engineering projects. May lead professional and paraprofessional engineering personnel engaged in the planning, design, and construction phases of engineering projects. Assist Directing Civil Engineer in training and providing guidance to Junior through Associate Engineer classifications and Inspector classifications. Responsibilities include: developing, coordinating and executing engineering methods and policies affecting a wide range of engineering activities; regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with complex and difficult engineering matters; overall oversight and review of detailed and complex engineering calculations, plans, specifications and technical papers; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares reports, calculations, design plans, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and other materials related to the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects and refers them to their supervisor for final approval Prepares and refers to the District Engineer or designee, contract documents and agreements for the planning, design and construction phases of engineering projects with professional engineering consultants, contractors, utilities and governmental agencies Confers with other departments and agencies relative to engineering projects and work programs to ensure proper coordination of all related activities and responsibilities Makes field trips and inspections to resolve serious differences of opinion between engineers and contractors' representatives as they relate to design matters Conducts and attends conferences and meetings in connection with planning and design of improvement and construction projects Ability to use computers including proficiency with spreadsheets Prepares and leads the preparation of a variety of engineering calculations, data and reports in connection with planning, development, and construction of projects Makes oral presentations Regular and reliable attendance and performance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field Five years' progressively responsible experience in design, estimating, specification preparation, contract preparation, related phases of engineering and inspection of construction projects. Experience as a lead engineer desirable. Required Licenses and/or Certification: Registration (P.E. license) as a Civil Engineer in the state of California. Must have a PE license as a Civil Engineer for at least 5 years. Must possess and maintain a current and satisfactory driving record. No reckless driving and DUI within the last 7 years. No more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years. Operates District vehicles on a regular basis. Physical Requirements: Must inspect construction work on the Golden Gate Bridge, other structures and buildings, climb scaffolds, catwalks and ladders. Work from heights. Work outside in all weather conditions. Work over water. Carry harness and test or inspection equipment. Occasionally enter into trenches and other excavations. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to travel to District facilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of: Modern engineering methods and techniques and the strengths and uses of construction materials Engineering features of design and construction problems Various phases of transportation engineering and systems planning Transportation economics and finances Factors which influence the impact of transportation facilities on the environment, the community and the economy Principles and techniques of administration, personnel management and supervision Skill in Ability to: Originate, prepare and check: calculations, designs, details, cost estimates, plans, specifications and contract documents Meet and consult with professional engineering personnel and public, private and community officials on engineering problems Plan and direct the work of others, judge work quality and performance Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports Prepare articles for publication and address audiences effectively Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.goldengate.org/district/careers/

Position #PS101423 JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER/ ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER DL Junior Civil Engineer/ Assistant Civil Engineer/ Associate Civil Engineer/ Senior Civil Engineer Supplemental

Questionnaire * 1. Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering? Yes No

* 2. Do you have an Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate? Yes No

* 3. How many recent years of full-time experience do you have in design, cost estimating, construction plan and specification preparation, construction contract administration, inspection of construction projects, and/or related phases of project development? At least 2 years At least 3 years At least 5 years

* 4. Are you a registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California? Yes, I have a California P.E. license as a Civil Engineer. Yes, I have a California P.E. license as a Civil Engineer for at least 5 years. My P.E. license is currently in-process. No, I do not have a California P.E. license but I have a P.E. license as a Civil Engineer in another State. No, I don't have a P.E license as a Civil Engineer.

* 5. Please indicate the current license you have if you don't have a California P.E. license. *

Required Question