Assistant/Associate/Senior Civil Engineer- Wastewater Treatment Plant

Category Public Works Region San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date 3/17/2024 at 11:59pm or until 75 applicants Salary $7,242.
00-$12,687.
00 Monthly Additional Questionnaires Supplemental 700 Pacific Coast Highway Pacifica, 94044 Description ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER Assistant Civil Engineer $7,242.
00- $9,850.
00 Associate Civil Engineer $9,341.
00- $10,954.
00 Senior Civil Engineer $10,815.
00- $12,687.
00 Annually Plus Excellent Benefits Are you looking for a place to grow and develop your engineering skills, to have the opportunity to do meaningful work and serve your community? Come join us! THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity.
At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.
This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and performs a variety of field and project management work with some direction and oversight.
The successful candidate will participate in design and management of the City’s Wastewater Capital Improvement Program that includes work on major projects including the collection system, pump stations and the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant.
The work will include managing wastewater projects through planning, design, construction, and startup.
Additional tasks include: Preparing consultant and construction agreements and amendments.
Reviewing improvement plans for private development projects.
Providing technical staff assistance to the Wastewater Division.
Writing Staff Reports and making oral presentations before the City Council and various commissions and committees.
We invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on March 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM PDT so apply today! Qualifications.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering and three years of administration, preferably in local government or civil engineer operation is highly desirable.
LICENSES: Possession of a Professional Civil Engineering license or ability to secure same within one year of employment for the Associate Civil Engineer and Senior Civil Engineer positions; possession of a California driver's license (which is an ongoing requirement of the job).
BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives of the Public Works Engineering Capital Improvement Projects; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Supervise, coordinate, and review all Public Works engineering activities including engineering design, construction inspection and surveying, as well as contract administration.
Develop a cohesive team working atmosphere between city staff and contract staff.
Establish design guideline parameters to meet regulatory requirements and the goals of the program for the benefit of the customers served.
Participate in the development and administration of the Capital Improvement Program projects.
Forecast annual funding needed for construction, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Capital Improvement Program.
Monitor and approve capital improvement expenditures and implement mid-year budget adjustments.
Determine scope of engineering projects, review plans of private developers and contractors, make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
Ensure that quality assurance and quality control plans are in place and being followed for engineering work.
Verify computations, plans, specifications, and estimates for Public Works projects, review engineering drawings, and land record maps.
Attend and participate in meetings and conferences, make project presentations to the City Council and other City commissions and committees, City administrators, public officials, professional organizations, contractors, County, Regional and State regulatory agencies regarding matters relating to areas of assigned responsibilities.
Prepare a variety of budgets, reports, correspondence, and special studies.
The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
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pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a team player and a solid generalist with hands-on experience in a wide variety of activities within the Public Works area, and have working knowledge of the following areas: Engineering mathematics, physics, drawing and instruments of profession; principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works design, construction and maintenance; topographic and construction surveying; methods and materials used in engineering construction; Federal, state and local laws pertaining to public works design and construction; computer and computer-aided design programs (AutoCAD); principles of leadership and supervision; knowledge of City budget and expenditure systems, and principles of report writing.
Knowledge of: Principles and Practices of Civil Engineering as applied to the planning, design and construction of buildings, streets, parks, drainage systems, and other public works infrastructure.
Principles and practices of project management.
Principles of surveying.
Specialized software used to draft plans, project specifications and applications related to Civil Engineering.
Ability: Administer or assist in the administration of contracts for construction projects; Perform calculations and prepare estimate and design studies of time and materials; Use a computer for report writing, engineering calculations; CAD design, and data collection retrieval and analysis; Make presentations; Communicate effectively in writing and orally; Work well with other and to maintain effective relations with the pubic, permit agencies, and contractors.
Assistant Civil Engineer Qualifications: Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
A combination of possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate and extensive experience may be considered equivalent to the required degree.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver license and a satisfactory driving record.
Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years of administration, preferably in local government or civil engineer operation is highly desirable.
Experience will include considerable working knowledge of the principals and practices of civil engineering, particularly as they apply to local government codes and ordinances in the operation and maintenance of City project improvements.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
License Possession of a Professional Civil Engineer license or ability to secure same within one year of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver license and a satisfactory driving record.
Senior Civil Engineer Qualifications Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in design and construction management of civil engineering projects including at least two of the five years of experience at a level equivalent to the Civil Engineering Associate position.
Experience will include considerable working knowledge of the principals and practices of civil engineering, particularly as they apply to local government codes and ordinances in the operation and maintenance of City project improvements.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, Licenses A valid California Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Possession of a certificate of registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California.
Benefits Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position which may be filled at the Assistant or Associate level depending upon qualifications.
Assistant Civil Engineer: $7,030.
72- $9,563.
07 per month The Assistant Civil Engineer position is eligible for benefits under the Teamsters Local 856 - Miscellaneous memorandum of understanding.
Associate Civil Engineer: $9,069.
17- $10,634.
97per month The Associate Civil Engineer position is a management, exempt position and is eligible for benefits under the Teamsters Local 350 - Management memorandum of understanding.
Senior Civil Engineer: $10,299.
96- $12,083.
21 per month The Senior Civil Engineer position is a management, exempt position and is eligible for benefits under the Teamsters Local 350 - Management memorandum of understanding.
Retirement: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.
5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members.
" Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.
5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.
5%.
PEPRA members pay 6.
75% employee contribution plus 2.
5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.
25%.
The City does not participate in Social Security.
Insurance: The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan.
Some plans require employee contributions.
Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.
The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.
The City pays premiums for: · Life insurance premium in the amount of two (2) times annual salary up to $200,000.
· Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury).
Deferred Compensation – May participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan with one of three offered plans.
Vacation – Accrual begins at ten (10) days annually and increases based upon years of service.
Sick Leave – Twelve (12) days per calendar year Administrative Leave - 88 hours per fiscal year Holidays – Thirteen (13) holidays (includes two floating holidays pro-rated based upon hire date) per year.
Union and Probation – Position is a member of Teamsters Local 350 and serves a twelve (12) month probationary period.
Special Instructions APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpps.
org.
Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.
Applications can be obtained online at https://www.
calopps.
org/city-of-pacifica.
Examination and Selection Process Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted.
Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which may include a panel interview.
The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool.
Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.
Deadline to apply is March 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM PDT.
Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.
After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a City of Pacifica background check which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan, reference check and more.
Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (650)339-4634 Contact email: msalacup-norman@pacifica.
gov