Engineer I/II - San Jose, United States - City of San Jose, CA

Description

Salary :
$95, $137,482.80 Annually


Location :
San Jose


Job Type:
Full-Time


Job Number:

Department:
Public Works

Opening Date:

05/23/2024

Closing Date:

6/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley.

All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.

Visit to learn more about San José.About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business.

Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region.

The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values:
Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration.

The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services.

The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The total salary range(s) for Engineer I/II classification(s) are:Engineer I:

$95, $121,190.16

Engineer II:
$108, $137,482.80

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Engineer I/II vacancies of different disciplines that may be assigned to work in the various divisions of the department including Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) or Development Services (DS).

Transportation and Hydraulic Services DivisionThe Transportation and Hydraulics Services Division is responsible for the design, construction, and master plan of bridges, culverts, streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streetlights, landscape and hardscape improvements, traffic signals, and supports construction and engineering, upgrade and revitalization of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

In addition, this division provides general engineering plan review for general projects and electrical engineering review for projects constructed by private developers.

Development Services DivisionThe Development Services Division provides development plan review and construction of City infrastructure in conjunction with the private development process, administers permits for work within City's streets, and provides utilities services.

Airport Capital Improvements ProgramThe Airport Division Capital Improvements team is responsible for the project management and delivery of capital projects related to San Jose Mineta International Airport.

City Facilities Architectural Services DivisionCFAS Division has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings, landscape improvements, and capital maintenance projects, including recreational facilities, parks, trails, libraries, public safety facilities, and various cultural facilities.

Engineering Services DivisionThe Engineering Services Division is comprised of four sections: Construction Management Services, Structural Engineering and Code Inspection, Material Testing Laboratory, and Survey.

This division provides technical support services to City Capital Improvement Programs and Projects, development/utility permit projects, and other citywide customers.

The ideal candidates will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and supreme work ethic. The position requires excellent judgement, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communication skills.

Under the direction of an Associate Engineer, these candidates may perform the following key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

(Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.)Develop, review, and interpret plans and specifications for conformance to established standards for major City projectsPrepare resource and/or cost estimatesPerform field investigationPrepare and administer consultant agreementsSupervise, schedule, assign and direct activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians, Student Interns, andEngineering TraineesReview and make recommendations concerning proposed projects and resolve disputes between contractors, inspectors,developers, utilities, and consultantsWork collaboratively in a group or team environment and communicate clearly and effectivelyPrepare a variety of correspondences and reportsUtilize various computer programs to analyze data and produce presentationsGenerate and maintain project information in the City's database systemAbility to perform CAD drafting using AutoCAD or MicroStationReview storm pump station circuit and motor control diagramsReview engineering to support pump station upgrades, force mains and miscellaneous structuresReview designs, improvement plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents for capital improvements projectsAssists in CEQA and other permits processProcess invoices/pay letters, change orders and submittalsPerform complex calculations and data management tasks using MS ExcelCoordinate with contractors and/or other City departments to plan and develop City projectsPerform a range of work in the field of design, project management or construction project managementAssist in the revision of City of San José standard plans and specifications as neededInteract, coordinate, and provide customer service to engineers, inspectors, consultants, contractors, local agencies, citizengroups, general public, and other City DepartmentsUse EADOC construction management software for managing the documentation of capital improvement projectsThis 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.

Minimum Qualifications


Education:
Engineer I:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate


Engineer II:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional engineeringexperience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications.

Acceptable Substitutions:

Certificate of successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists may be substituted for the required education.

Licenses :
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required

Certifications:
Possession of a Certificate of Registration in the required engineering discipline is desirable.
Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise -

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Communication Skills

• Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

• Develops effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Analytical Thinking

• Approaches a problem or situation by using logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Customer Service

• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Planning

• Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Problem Solving

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Project Management

• Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.

You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at


Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.

Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Please note that applications are currently

not

accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

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.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.

If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans.

Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctoral DegreeOtherNone of the above

02

If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university.

03

An acceptable education substitution for the Engineer I/II position is successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) examination issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

If you meet the substitution for this position, please provide the EIT certificate number.

04

This position requires a State of California Driver's License.

Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.

State of CA, Class A Driver's LicenseState of CA, Class B Driver's LicenseState of CA, Class C Driver's LicenseI do not possess a State of California Driver's License, but I can obtain one.

I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one.

05

How many years of professional engineering experience do you have in reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications?

Fewer than one (1) yearOne (1) year or more

06

Describe your increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans, estimates, and specifications. Your explanation must be consistent with your work history and resume.

07

Indicate your division/section area of interest.


Please check all that apply:
DS/DevelopmentDS/UtilitiesTHS/SanitaryTHS/ElectricalTHS/Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF)Airport Capital Improvements ProgramAll of the above

08

Describe why you are interested in the division(s)/sections(s) indicated.

09

The Department of Public Works is a customer-oriented department and has a goal of having every employee willingly strive to exceed the expectations of their customers.

What is your customer service philosophy?

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