Engineer III - Airport
Engineer III - Airport
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$ 100616 - 144406
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The City of San Jos the Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the nations best managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live work and do business. Moreover San Jos is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity Innovation Excellence Collaboration Respect and Celebration. The Citys Airport Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the Citys employees.
Fueled by a culture of innovation San Jos Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Areas easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size simple layout temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San Josthe Bay Areas largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a selfsupporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San Jos. In 2023 SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airports two fixedbase operators as well as several corporate aviation tenants serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024 SJC is celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media visit.Position Duties
San Jos Mineta International Airport is currently recruiting to fill two 2 Engineer I/II positions. These positions are responsible for delivery of and providing technical support to capital and tenant improvement projects within the Planning and Development Division of the Airport Department. Under direction of an Associate Architect the Engineer I/II performs a variety of professional assignments including planning designing and implementing projects at the Airport that are related to the operation of the aviation segment of the Airports business. This position is an entry level engineering position and requires the eagerness to learn the airport related technical requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and review plans and specifications and review submittals for conformance to the established requirements of various airport airfield related and terminal related capital/tenant improvement projects.
Prepare resources (materials access security documents contract documents etc. and/or cost estimates.
May supervise schedule and assign activities for Inspectors and/or Engineering Technicians Student Interns and Engineering Trainees.
Perform the collection and analysis of field data and prepare recommendations.
Interacts with internal and external stakeholders including consultants contractors City departments and other agencies.
Consults and collaborates with construction inspectors architects and engineers. Attends field meetings regarding problems arising in the field during the construction of a public improvement project.
Assist Section Managers in tracking and managing project costs using appropriate tools and resources.
Gains and maintains current knowledge with FAA requirements and interacts with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Support Planning and Development division in implementing projects supporting aviation functions.
The final candidates qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent 5 ongoing nonpensionable compensation pay which is included in the range below.
The Engineer Isalary range is $100616.88 $127305.36 annually.
The Engineer IIsalary range is $114070.32 $144406.08 annually.Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: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 peoples ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.
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 a logical systematic sequential approach.
Customer Service Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Planning Acts to align own units 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.
Reliability Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Engineer IA Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an EngineeringInTraining (EIT) certificate. Professional engineering designation will be specified in the position announcement.
Engineer II
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering designation or possession of an EngineeringInTraining (EIT) certificate AND one 1 year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans estimates and specifications.
Acceptable Substitution
Certificate of successful completion of the EngineerInTraining 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.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California drivers license may be required.
Possession of a Certificate of Registration in the required engineering discipline is desirable.
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 H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.Other Qualifications
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants 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. The application deadline is11:59 PM on Friday April 25 2025.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Kit Kwan 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 H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
