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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. 

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Management Analyst I/II*

Management Analyst I Annual Pay Range: $81,630 - $101,923

Management Analyst II Annual Pay Range: $89,981 - $112,375

plus full benefits including CalPERS Pension

* The District determines hiring level depending on qualifications

Are you a bright, curious, motivated, and skilled professional who values the preservation of open space and the ecosystem functions that the region’s open space lands provide? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking a Management Analyst I/II for the District’s Natural Resources Department who will work on the District’s Climate Resiliency and Solutions Program through the inventory of the District’s operational carbon footprint and assessment of the carbon sequestration potential of the open space preserve habitats.  Additionally, this position will perform day-to-day professional, analytical and technical work in support of the Department’s programs and services. For more information, see the Job Description on the District’s website. 

About the District: The District manages a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 open space preserves, protected for public enjoyment and recreation. The District is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  This is an exciting time to be part of the District’s team!  If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space preservation and recreation, we invite you to apply for this position. To learn more about the District, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page.

About the Position:  We are looking for an organized, self-motivated, and independent worker with excellent verbal and written communication skills who is detail-oriented, yet can see the broader perspective, and is able to meet deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities.  The Management Analyst I/II will work on the District’s Climate Resiliency and Solutions Program to develop strategies to reduce the carbon emissions of the District’s operations through implementation of the Climate Action Plan.  This position will analyze and develop strategies to increase the resiliency of District lands to the impacts of climate change and develop habitat restoration and management actions to increase the carbon sequestration of target habitats.  Additionally, this position will provide day-to-day administrative, budgetary, and work-flow support to departmental projects and programs; analyze programmatic practices and procedures and makes recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements. 

Work Environment:  This position will primarily work in the Natural Resources Department at the District’s office in Los Altos, California in a sedentary, office setting, using standard office equipment.  This position will often work in the field, and hike steep terrain and wildland areas with poison oak and wildlife. Fieldwork will require driving in remote areas on dirt roads, working in temperatures ranging from cold and blustery to hot and dry.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of field conditions, as well as in an office environment.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Management Analyst I:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, and/or biological or physical sciences or related fields, and one (1) year of responsible analytical experience.

Management Analyst II:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, and/or biological or physical sciences or related fields, and three (3) years of professional analytical experience, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Management Analyst I at the District.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply:  Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The following four (4) application items are required and constitute a complete application:

1. A fully completed CalOpps employment application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Supplemental question responses

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate vacation schedules):

First Interview at our office in Los Altos: Either Thursday, November 14 or Friday, November 15, 2019.

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our office in Los Altos: Either Thursday, December 5 or Friday, December 6, 2019.

Estimated Start Date: January 2020

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Assistant Engineer (FLSA Non-Exempt) – This is the entry level in the professional engineering series.

Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required of classes in the professional engineering series, yet typically lack the full range of practical work experience. The Assistant Engineer class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level class within this series as well as the fact that it is not required that the Assistant Engineer possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. This class may continue to be used as a training class in that incumbent may have only limited related work experience. Incumbents work under direct supervision while learning job tasks and under general supervision as experience and skill levels increase. Once learned, incumbents are expected to operate more independently. Receives general supervision from the Public Works Director/City Engineer, and may receive functional or technical supervision from other higher-level department staff.

About the Town

Los Altos Hills is primarily a residential community of approximately 8,000 residents within an 8.6 square mile area. An additional 5.8 square mile area of unincorporated land adjacent to the Town’s boundaries are within Los Altos Hills’ “sphere of influence.” The Town is home to Foothill Community College. The Town Hall was constructed in 2005 and provides a comfortable and modern work environment. The Town Hall is also within a short walking distance to charming downtown Los Altos. Town residents are known for their spirit of community volunteerism and are encouraged to become active in Town governance, serve on Town committees and to participate in local events. This inclusive, open style of governance is embraced by the citizens and is part of what makes Los Altos Hills a unique and progressive town.

The Town organization includes a staff of 23 FTEs within the departments of Administrative Services, Engineering, Planning, Public Works, Parks & Recreation and the City Clerk. Law enforcement services are contracted with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Altos Hills County Fire District provides fire protection. The Town has been well managed over time and the resulting fiscal stability and continuity of staff is impressive.  The City Manager has been with the Town since 1999. 

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Public Works Director - City of American Canyon, California

Located in the southern portion of world-famous, wine-growing Napa County, approximately 35 miles northeast of San Francisco, American Canyon is a growing community of 20,500 residents in more than 6 square miles. The City plans for a population of 30,000 by 2030. The City employs approximately 88 FTE’s plus about 50 part-time/seasonal staff during peak summer season and has a FY 2019/20 General Fund budget of $21.4 million and a total budget of $72.8 million. The City organization is well respected by the community and enjoys a high level of community engagement. The Public Works Department includes engineering, parks maintenance, street maintenance, transportation, development engineering/City Engineer, storm drain, water utility, recycled water, wastewater utility, solid waste and building and fleet maintenance. The department has an operating budget of $14.1 million and a CIP budget of $31.1 million, of which $20 million is for new projects; the department has a staff of 48 full-time employees. The Public Works Director is appointed by and reports to the City Manager. This position requires seven years of increasingly responsible experience in public works, utilities, and engineering, including four years of supervisory and administrative experience. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, environmental engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field is required and possession of a State of California Professional Engineer’s License is required. Annual salary of $157,269-$188,718/Annually DOQE and CalPERS 2% @ 55 for Classic members.

Call Bobbi Peckham toll free at (866) 912-1919 for more information.

Filing deadline is October 21, 2019.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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