CAREER DESCRIPTIONProfessional Engineer/ArchitectSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list can be used to fill current and future Professional Engineer/Architectpositions within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY The recruitment will close on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:59PM PST.
OC Public Works
OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission is to protect and enrich Orange County communities through sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works core values are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.
OC Facilities Design and Construction
The OC Facilities Design & Construction Service Area provides Project Management for commercial facilities assets associated with vertical capital and maintenance projects for various County of Orange agencies and departments using multiple delivery methods to meet the client's needs. The Service Area is responsible for projects from inception to completion, utilizing the Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling/Monitoring, and Closing processes. Members within this Service Area apply analytical and technical knowledge of contemporary architectural/engineering design principles and building construction practices to deliver projects and programs. The Service Area oversees diverse project teams composed of internal clients, building departments, contractors, facilities maintenance trades staff, and contracted staff from a broad range of disciplines, including architecture, engineering, and consulting, as well as government officials and private sector organizations.
OC Facilities Design and Construction - Airport Unit
OC Facilities Design & Construction consists of four Business Units, one of which is the Airport Unit. The Airport Unit plans, develops, programs and delivers capital, and maintenance projects for John Wayne Airport in accordance with the County of Orange contracting and procurement policy manuals, State of California contracting regulations, and Federal Regulations. The Project Management and Engineering groups of this Unit lead the planning and programming effort at John Wayne Airport; oversee the design and construction of airport improvement projects; perform administrative duties/functions related to public project management and contract administration; among others. Positions within this Unit are required to obtain and maintain Airport security clearance.
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THE OPPORTUNITY OC Public Works currently has vacancies for Professional Engineer/Architect positions. The immediate vacancies are in the Airport Unit of OC Facilities Design & Construction that provides engineering and project management services to John Wayne Airport (JWA). JWA is a medium-hub, commercial service airport owned and operated by the County of Orange. JWA is one of the top 50 busiest airports in the country in terms of both passenger enplanements and total operations.
The Professional Engineer/Architect is responsible for acting as a lead project manager and technical resource for airport capital projects, technical studies, facility assessments, CIP programming, long-range facility development planning, and design & construction guidance manuals/standards. In addition, this positions supports JWA in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required programs.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal applicant is a highly experienced Professional Engineer/Architect who has designed and/or managed a wide spectrum of non-capital, capital, and maintenance improvement projects of varying degree of complexity or specialty.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess five (5) or more years of experience in the engineering field (mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering) as a licensed Professional Engineer as it relates to the design and construction of horizontal (airfield, roadways, and bridges) and/or vertical (building structures) projects, including experience in government contracting, procurement, and administration of contracts, e.g. the selection and procurement of architectural, engineering, and other specialty consulting professionals; preparation and development of project bidding and construction documents; etc.
Engineering experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Civil Engineer for an airport or in an airport setting is highly desirable, but not required. In addition, designation as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desirable, but not required.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate the core competencies outlined below:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - Experience in professional public works, engineering, construction, architecture, or project management
- Experience in contract administration and/or administration of Public Works Projects
- Ability to demonstrate the ability to provide technical explanations and recommendations in terms readily understood by executives
- Ability to demonstrate sound management and leadership skills to guide a team of professional construction managers, architects/engineers, project managers, construction and building inspectors, etc.
- Work independently to provide planning, programming, administrative, and/or technical review for design and construction of non-capital, capital, and maintenance improvement projects
- Knowledge of California Public Contracting Code, California Building Codes, Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, Federal (i.e. FAA advisory circulars, TSA requirements, etc.), State and local codes and regulations and other pertinent safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to apply Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, budget management, scheduling and monitoring.
- Knowledge and literacy in the use of project management application software
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret design and constructions plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
- Working knowledge and application of engineering design and construction principles and practices in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering as it relates to varying types of projects ranging from airfield infrastructure to building systems
- Working knowledge of construction industry standards, materials, practices, and methods as it relates to mechanical, electrical, or civil (airport related) engineering fields (ideally in an airport/airfield environment)
- Ability to assist with the preparation and/or development of accurate and complete engineering computations, estimates, reports, studies, and construction documents
- Knowledge and experience with the latest technical engineering design software and computer-aided design and drafting software (CADD), among others, such as, FAARFIELD, Microstation, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroPAVER, and ArcGIS
- Proficiency in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Outlook, Bluebeam Revu (Adobe Acrobat Professional) and other common office software with the willingness and ability to learn and become proficient in using other software applications and tools
PROJECT PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERTISE - Ability to manage projects through planning, scheduling and monitoring critical milestones to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget and policy
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time through prioritization and organization of assignments and tasks
- Ability to manage changing and competing priorities effectively
LEADERSHIP SKILLS - Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget and provide recommendations as needed
- Ability to lead project team and coordinate with stakeholders from project concept to completion
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff, contractors, and representatives of other agencies and departments
- Assist executive management in developing departmental business objectives and specific project strategies
- Provide leadership and guidance to internal and contracted staff to achieve project and developmental goals that are aligned with overall business objectives
- Understand and address customer needs within the guidelines of policy and build strong customer relationships
- Ability to make well-informed and objective decisions by perceiving the impact and implications of the decisions in a professional ethical framework
- Make sound business decisions based on limited, complex, or contradicting information while considering relevant public service ethical principles
- Monitor team members and enforces safety guidelines to ensure safe work practices
PROBLEM-SOLVING | ANALYTICAL SKILLS - Ability to understand, interpret, and enforce compliance with plans, specifications, schedules, and contract provisions
- Ability to recognize and anticipate problems of project scope, budget, schedule, and plans and specifications and determine necessary changes
- Ability to perform calculations necessary to determine quantities and prepare estimates
- Ability to research, evaluate, estimate and accurately interpret and apply technical data and policy information to solve problems and/or make recommendations to management
- Exercises effective problem-solving skills and displays independent, sound judgment, and decision-making abilities
- Coherently analyzes and presents cases for and against given approaches for accomplishing business objectives and/or project needs based on available information and circumstances, while supporting such analysis with clear, concise, and accurate reasoning and justification
- Ability to think critically and to ask appropriate questions and discern when data is enough or sufficient to make appropriate decisions
- Analyzes and evaluates various project issues and scenarios to help weigh available options, and to develop rational engineering and professional strategies and approaches to optimize favorable outcomes while curtailing potential adverse consequences
ORAL | WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Experience in presenting orally and in writing, proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to the highest levels in the organization including the Board of Supervisors, County executive management, private sector executives, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate political savvy when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, including other OC Public Works staff, staff from other County departments, the public, community groups, city staff, and the Board of Supervisors
- Effective in oral and written communication, including the ability to provide technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Communicate in an effective manner to individuals and/or groups with diverse interests including architects/engineers, contractors, and departmental representatives, even when in a stressful environment/setting
- Negotiate and manage competitive bidding processes for complex contracts.
- Demonstrating perceptive awareness of subtle interpersonal communication and interaction nuances, and responding appropriately
- Composing written, business-style correspondence, reports, memos, and other documentary material in a direct, clear, concise, and grammatically- and punctually-correct manner
MINIMUM QUAL IFICATIONS Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Professional Engineer/Architect .
LICENSE REQUIRED The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer from the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (Board) issued in the State of California or equivalent recognized state-regulated authority. A selected candidate who is licensed by a recognized state-regulated authority other than the State of California must obtain licensure (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) issued by the State of California within six months of their start date.
AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA). Employees in this position must be able to obtain and maintain an airport access badge with driving privileges.
Veterans Employment Preference: The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI) Oral Exam | (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.Eligible List : Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID 19 RELATED REQUIREMENTS The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with any State or County Public Health Orders which may apply as follows:
- Workers who provide services in certain Medical or High-Risk Settings, may be required to provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 or to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing .
- Workers who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, may be required to provide proof of vaccination . (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason; however, if exempted worker will be required to mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.)
The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Order. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact
Zachary Gutierrez at 714-667-1623 or Zachary.Gutierrez@ocpw.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
