Assistant/Associate Engineer - Concord, United States - Contra Costa Water District

Description

Salary: $ $81.70 Hourly

Location : Concord, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 558 - AO

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

Closing Date: 5/14/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Local 21

POSITION DESCRIPTION
CCWD is seeking a skilled, motivated, team oriented, permanent full time assistant or associate engineer in the Construction Division. This appointment can be made at either the assistant or associate level, depending on the successful applicants' qualifications. This position will be located at our Administrative Office on Concord, CA. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, plus a great working environment

The Assistant/Associate Engineer will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight for implementing major capital construction projects, from contract award through start-up and transfer to Operations and Maintenance. The Assistant/Associate Engineer will also work closely with the Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer to develop and implement systems, processes, and workflows to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which the Construction Division manages its work.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Solutions-focused and a creative problem-solver.
• A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• An organized and results-driven leader.
• A team player who personifies integrity and excellence.
• Comfortable in high-paced, rewarding environment.
• Adept at written and verbal communication.
• Committed to continuous growth and improvement.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Being an integral member of the team responsible for delivering the construction phase of projects within CCWD's Capital Improvement Program, including improvements to the treated and untreated water storage and distribution systems, water treatment plants, dams, and untreated water reservoirs.
• Managing construction of new applicant services and treated and untreated water pipeline projects.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees and contractors.
• Developing project schedules and identifying priority tasks and critical path elements.
• Working closely with the Engineering Construction Team in support of public works projects.
• Seeking input from internal staff and external consultant team.

A few reasons you might enjoy this job:

• Your desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Contra Costa Water District employees and the community.
• Working with highly effective and collaborative teams.
• Negotiating scopes of work, schedules, budgets and agreements with consultants and other stakeholders.
• Every day brings a variety of work challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
• Developing a collaborative professional relationship with your peers.
• You wish to pursue future opportunities for professional experience and career growth on large-scale, regionally significant projects.

The following will also benefit candidates with a few of the unique challenges related to this job:

• Technical expertise and the ability to engage diverse interests and obtain input and support for decisions.
• Providing project leadership to gain project buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

For a full description of examples of duties, please visit the following links:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering or a related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California to be maintained throughout employment.

For a full listing of required qualifications, please visit the following links:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIONOne of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.

CONVICTION HISTORYA condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

In addition to a competitive salary, for regular-status, non-temporary positions, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package

International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 benefits include:

FULL-TIME BENEFITS ARE LISTED BELOW (PART-TIME BENEFITS ARE PRORATED PER THE MOU):

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Voluntary participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements
• Flexible Benefit of $50 per month; equating to $600 per year
• Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans with up to a 3% employer match
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours of paid administrative leave per year in lieu of compensation time off for FLSA exempt classifications. (FLSA non-exempt positions such as Administrative Secretaries do not receive administrative leave.)
• 40-hour vacation credit upon hire plus vacation accrual at 10 days during the first year; 15 days per year accrual during year two; with additional accrual increases thereafter
• 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year
• Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retiree and dependents. Local 21 employees currently contribute 2.2% of base pay on a pretax basis for this benefit. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 are subject to a 10-year District-service vesting period to be eligible for fully paid retiree medical upon direct retirement from the District. The District contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits.
• A defined benefit retirement plan; reciprocity with CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies. (Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paid retiree medical.) The defined benefit is 2.35% at 55 for those with classic reciprocity. New hires who are not eligible for classic reciprocity are eligible for the 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit.
• Participation in Social Security and Medicare
• Extensive Wellness Program including 50% employer-paid gym membership, up to $40.00 per month
• Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage
• Educational Assistance Program up to $3,000 per year per employee
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and referral services
• Employees receive free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir that offers recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails.
• And more

For additional information and the full details, eligibility, and provisions regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit:

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Should you be selected, you may be required to verify you highest level completed.)

• Did not graduate High School or have GED Equivalent
• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or more

02

The information you provide will be carefully reviewed to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information of relevant details may result in the inability to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and may also result in disqualification from the selection process. Accordingly, please be thorough in your submitted materials to clearly evidence you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications. If selected, the information you have provided will be verified. Please confirm your understanding and compliance with these disclosure

• Yes
• No

03

The Assistant/Associate Engineer position requires a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering. Indicate the range of experience you have below.

• Less than 2 years.
• 2 years or more, but less than 5 years.
• 5 years or more, but less than 10 years.
• 10 years or more.

04

Do you possess a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate or a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California? If so, indicate your license number.

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to question #4. Please indicate your license type and number.

06

Describe your experience designing or managing the construction of water and/or wastewater facilities. Highlight any examples of your ability to coordinate with other internal department (e.g. operations and maintenance), the public, outside agencies, and external consultants.

Required Question