Engineer I/II (DS) - Public Works
Engineer I/II (DS) - Public Works
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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 at 711 (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 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 Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the Citys employees.
Position Duties
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:
Engineer I: $100616.88 - $127305.36annually
Engineer II: $114070.32 - $144406.08annually
Thissalary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates qualifications and experience.
The Department of Public Worksiscurrently seeking to fill one (1) Engineer I/II positionwithinthe Development Services(DS)Division.Development Services (DS) provides permitting services for development projects and reviews plans and issuance of permits for the construction of utility infrastructure and encroachment on City streets. This division is also responsible for program including storm water control flood hazard zones geologic hazard zones grading and erosion control mapping street and easement vacation and special assessment districts and transportation and traffic analysis.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop review and interpret plans and specifications for conformance toestablishedstandards for major City projects
Prepare resource and/or cost estimates
Perform field investigation
Prepare and administer consultant agreements
Supervise schedule assign and direct activities for Inspectors and/or EngineeringTechnicians Student Interns and Engineering Trainees
Review and make recommendations concerning proposed projects and resolve disputes between contractorsinspectors developers utilities and consultants
Work collaboratively in a group or team environment and communicate clearly andeffectively
Prepare a variety of correspondences and reports
Assistsin CEQA and other permits process
Coordinates with contractors and/or other City departments to plan and develop City projects
Performs a range of work in the field of design project management or construction project management
Interacts coordinates and provides customer service to engineers inspectors consultants contractors local agencies citizen groupsgeneral public and other City Departments
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments.Engineer I/II positions within Public Works support work in several other divisions including City Facilities and Architectural Services (CFAS) Engineering Services (ES) and Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Divisions.If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.
CFAS manages capital projects across a wide variety of City-owned facilities and infrastructure including but not limited to Emergency Interim Housing facilities Parks Playgrounds Trails Libraries Community Centers and other various public facilities.
ES iscomprisedof four sections: Construction Management Services Structural Engineering and Code Inspection Material Testing Laboratory and Survey. This division provides technical support services for Capital Improvement Projects development/utilitypermitprojects inspection oversight Underground Service Alert (USA)services land surveying monument preservation services field and laboratory testing pavement design and evaluations and building code inspection services.
THSis responsible forthe 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Engineer II:ABachelors Degree in Engineeringfrom an accredited college or university or possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience reviewing and preparing plans estimates and specifications.Engineer I:ABachelors Degree in Engineeringfrom an accredited college or universityor possession of an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
Acceptable Substitution: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.
Required Licensing:
Possession of a valid State of California drivers license may be.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies asdemonstratedin past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise-Demonstratesknowledge 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;demonstrateseffective 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 co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Customer Service-Demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Initiative-Exhibitsresourceful behaviors toward meeting jobobjectives;anticipatesproblems is proactive and avoids difficulties byplanning 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 achieveobjectives while ensuring theoptimaluse of resources to meet thoseobjectives.
Problem Solving-Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
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 beconsideredor your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.Please be advised that useof AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions theselectionor hiring processes please contactCharmaine Guerreroat.
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.
You must answer all job-specific 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
