The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top 10 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 Airport Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
Prior to the impact of COVID, the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) served more than 15 million passengers annually with 450 peak daily departures and arrivals on 13 international and domestic carriers to 50+ nonstop destinations. SJC has been one of America's fastest-growing major airports over the past four-year period, based on percentage increase in passenger seat capacity. We are looking for team members who can work toward our Mission Statement to "Connect, Serve and Inspire" and our Vision Statement to "Transform how Silicon Valley Travels". For more information about SJC, visit http://www.flysanjose.com .
Salary Range for Associate Engineering Technician is $84,193.20 - $102,451.44.
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
The City of San José - San José Mineta International Airport is currently recruiting for an Associate Engineering Technician with the Airport's Planning and Development Division. This position will work under the Senior Engineering Technician supporting the Airport Signage Group Section. The function of this group is to design, produce, and implement all Airport environment signage related to safety, security, wayfinding, and contractual & revenue related assets. In addition, the Signage Group supports the Airport Capital Improvement Program, Tenant Improvement Projects, Airport facility improvements, and space planning efforts by developing and providing maps and signage design standards.
The Associate Engineering Technician will work directly with project teams to assist in leading various vendor and signage consultant assigned projects and tasks as related to signage for improvements throughout the Airport. Additional duties may include guidance to assist with generation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD drawings, participate in Tenant Improvement (TI) drawing review, contractor escorting, construction estimating, and document filing and research.
Key Responsibilities: Works with Senior Engineering Technician to manage the Request and Design Processes of the Airport Sign Group; intakes new project requests by assigning ID and starting conversation with stakeholder to determine type and priority of need; safety, security, passenger information updates.
Corresponds with requestor providing draft worksite/location plans, sign layouts, images, renderings, maps and quantity of schedules. This information is provided to the requestor for review, comment, revisions up to final approval of plan. Once final approval is received from the Department Stakeholder, graphics are outlined and locked and then released to the Sign Shop Manager to implement through production staff and vendor resources.
Additional Responsibilities: - Read and interpret plans and specifications to create signage standards guidelines
- Inspects vendors work in progress and reviews signage consultant submittals
- Prepares scope of work and purchase orders as assigned
- Manage Vendor Purchaser Order for signage improvement projects
- Understands the principles and concepts of cost estimating for capital projects
- Coordinates work involving other City personnel, signage vendors and consultants
- Creates presentable and accurate plans with AutoCAD software
- Monitors and enforces CAD standards and practices
- Conducts investigative surveys to gather information
- Escorts non-badged individuals for the execution of construction activities
- Willing to occasionally work alternate work shifts as needed
- Perform other duties as may be assigned to meet business needs
- Utilize graphics software especially PowerPoint to display signage solutions
- Enters and issues Notice of Work (NOW) for assigned vendor project management
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 people's 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 others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Continuous Improvement - Actively identifies new areas for learning and regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
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.
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.
Duty No. TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES :(These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: FREQUENCY* OFFICE AND FIELD ASSIGNMENT 1. Conducts research on process related equipment; orders equipment/parts for maintenance and repairs; manages CMMS program; creates work orders and service requests. Daily/Several Times 2. May provide lead direction to entry level Engineering Technicians and other assigned personnel on project related tasks including drafting by planning, assigning and reviewing work deliverables. Daily 3. Performs technical planning and research, basic design approach and the layout of assigned project including civil, electrical mechanical and hydraulic provisions; prepares engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates. Daily 4. Reviews a variety of construction plans and consults with higher level staff on issues arising from the review and implements decisions; reviews as built drawings and cost estimates for compliance and/or consistency with project specifications and
requirements. Daily 5. Performs roadway, building, landscaping and other project drafting, including structural detailing, for final plans; prepares contract specifications, revises less complex engineering and/or architectural designs within established limits; plans and may supervise the preparation of construction drawings, maps and other assignments. Daily 6. Performs sub-professional engineering, architectural and landscape architectural studies of moderate difficulty for projects that involve considerable independent collection and analysis of data. Daily 7. Conducts geological and historical research; reviews soil reports that describe soil condition, type, seismic hazards, and related factors; assists in preparing environmental clearances and review of Environmental Impact Reports. Daily 8. Operates and utilizes a variety of specialized software programs relevant to work performed; stores electronic data; generates reports and drawings. Daily 9. Performs a variety of project and office support technical tasks such as scheduling work requests, routing test reports, and providing assistance to field inspection staff; prepares graphical documents for reports and presentations; coordinates and attends project meetings; responds to citizens requests and issues on project related activities; prepares and distributes plans and specifications to utilities, construction industry publications and other interested parties; compiles information to be used in Requests for Proposals and processes contractual documents. Daily 10. Utilizes technology to fulfill service requests to track and locate underground facilities, from initiation to completion. Daily 11. As assigned, manages security cyber key program for assigned facility; creates and updates access locations and generates access reports. Daily 12. May inspect actual field construction of rough and finished grading, storm and sanitary sewer systems, placement of bed rock, installation of concrete structures, utility installations, street lights, signal systems, electrical installations, and municipal buildings, and landscaping; ensures quantity and quality of improvements. Weekly 13. Through internal or contracted resources, coordinates the completion of work order assignments dealing with major building or equipment maintenance services including, but not limited: installation and repair of mechanical and process related equipment; building re-models, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing services; creates and processes work orders; monitors testing processes; manages contracts to ensure project specifications are met and contractors are following scope of work and affirms work has been completed in a satisfactory manner. Weekly 14. Reads construction plans, maps and survey field notes to produce a contiguous map of the City; prepares computer readable data to produce maps and reports; prepares formats; prepares work orders for changes in the computer model. Weekly 15. Manages facility vehicles and equipment, making sure certifications are met and equipment is operating correctly; conducts vehicle analysis for possible replacements, and creates specifications for new equipment. Intermittent 16. Analyzes roadway improvement priorities; separates capital improvements from general improvements; reviews aerial prints and maps; researches plans and records of survey; and field checks projects. Intermittent
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ASSIGNMENT 17. Designs street light systems, including preparation of maps, diagrams, plans, contract documents, specifications and cost estimates; alters existing criteria in order to meet new requirements. Daily 18. Conducts traffic surveys, and prepares findings and recommendations, recommends needed traffic control devices, coordinates work with other public agencies, assists in supervising the installations and maintenance of traffic control devices, designs and prepares specifications on major projects. Daily 19. Sets timing of traffic signals; analyzes and determines proper operational characteristics of signalized intersections; analyzes non-signalized intersections; maintains records pertinent to traffic signal operation; and performs other traffic signal operation studies when necessary. Daily 20. Handles citizen complaints on hazardous intersections and makes accommodations for improving traffic safety at the intersection; reviews and resolves traffic problems affecting safety of school age children; recommends placement of adult crossing guards. Daily 21. Develops standards for traffic signs delineation and pavement markings to ensure the safe and orderly movement of traffic; studies, evaluates and determines the need and provides for the installation of regulatory, warning, guide, and construction signs. Daily 22. Responds to citizen and public agency requests regarding parking; conducts investigations; determines appropriate parking restrictions. Daily 23. Reviews, evaluates and recommends establishment or modification to design related to traffic signing and delineation; ensures that safety, environmental and community values are considered; conducts field inspections of signing; develops standards. Daily 24. Supervises and schedules traffic checkers to provide accurate volume counts (i.e. vehicle, pedestrian, truck, etc.); develops procedures. Daily 25. Makes field observations and compiles and analyzes data to support the setting of changing of speed limits. Daily 26. Performs other related duties as assigned.
As Required
*Frequency defined as Daily/Several Times, Daily, Weekly, Intermittent, or As Required
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.) Education and Experience Completion of high school, or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/technical support experience of which two (2) years of experience includes performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying.
Acceptable Substitution 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 two (2) of four (4) years of sub-professional engineering/technical support experience. There will be no substitute for the two (2) years of experience performing materials sampling and testing, drafting and developing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or field surveying.
Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.) - Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position.) 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. 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.
To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . The final filing date for this job announcement is
August 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the 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.
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 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. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tessa Elkins at telkins@sjc.org
Additional Information -Link to Benefits page: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/benefits
-Link to Department website: http://www.flysanjose.com/
-California Equal Pay Act: http://www.sjcity.net/DocumentCenter/View/18980
Please note that applications are currently
not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers .
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 CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.
