City of San Jose
United States, California, San Jose
Mar 20, 2024
Full Time
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top 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 Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works 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, and partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work . Salary range ( s ) for this classification is/ are: Engineering Technician I : $60,496.80 - $73,513.44 annual ly Engineering Technician II: $72,072.00 - $87,534.72 annual ly 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 Engineering Technician I/II incumbents in the Public Works Department work directly with project managers from various divisions in the department. These positions provide direct support to the project managers including assistance in AutoCAD and/ or MicroStation drafting, data collection, construction inspection, material sampling and testing, office engineering, performing site evaluations, and project reviews. These positions also support sections with permit processing, project filing, USA locating , copying, and the receipt and delivery of drawings and related documents. The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Engineering Technician I/II positions, which may support work in several divisions, including City Facilities and Architectural Services (CFAS), Development Services (DS), Engineering Services (ES), and Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) Divisions. City Facilities Architectural Services (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. 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. Engineering Services (ES) is comprised of 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/utility permit projects, 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. Transportation and Hydraulic Services (THS) 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. Key Responsibilities (Dependent upon the position/discipline for which they may be selected.) Performs complex materials field sampling and laboratory testing conforming to stringent test procedures established by ASTM, CALTRANS, or AASHTO. Materials tested include Portland Cement Concrete, Hot Mix Asphalt, aggregate, soil, and other construction materials. Prepares detailed materials test reports and engineering reports for construction projects. Performs lab facility testing for equipment maintenance, replacement, calibrations, and upgrading. Understands plans and specifications to ensure proper testing requirements and standards. Assists in Geotechnical Operations. Develops and implements traffic control plans for field/geo operations. Researc h record drawing information, parcel maps, and record of surveys. Prepares topographic maps showing the existing conditions of a project site which will be referenced by the designers as they prepare the improvement plans. Protects the location of existing monuments which are used to determine the alignment of streets, property lines, etc. Prepares layout of the proposed improvements during the construction phase such that a contractor can build them in the correct location. Performs field investigations. Reviews sewer video inspection data. Interprets survey data, utility, and engineering plans. Prepares construction plans (using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD) and specifications. Assists in the construction management tasks. Reviews material specifications and submittal and analyze test results. Performs basic engineering calculations. Performs quantity take-off and prepare cost estimates. Education and Experience Engineering Technician I Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate). Engineering Technician II Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew. Acceptable Substitution Engineering Technician II - Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience in sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew. Required Licensing : Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required . 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 a
nd 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 others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions . Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate . Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. 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 Diana Gonzalez at diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov .