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Description The City of Ventura is hiring! We have immediate vacancies in key positions within the organization. Come join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together - they're counting on us. We are continuing to accept applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer . The Public Works Department with the City of Ventura has two (2) Civil Engineer vacancies we are looking to fill immediately. This professional Engineer classification series is flexibly staffed, and positions may be filled at any level depending on the needs of the City and the qualifications of the candidate. This is a continuous recruitment, and the resulting eligible list will be used to fill future vacancies within the Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer classifications during the life of the eligible list. Engineering Services Division The Engineering Services Division is looking for an energetic and results driven engineer to join the Engineering Services team. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in the roles of floodplain management, capital plan coordination, pavement management, dredging, permitting, special projects, and coastal resiliency within the Public Works Department. Some key responsibilities of this position are: Coordinate and assist in producing the City's 6-year Capital Plan. Support all pavement management function to include the utilization of StreetSaver as the City's Pavement Management Program. Support the City's Floodplain Administrator with evaluating and coordinating all floodplain responsibilities for the City. Develop a Coastal Resiliency plan and assist with the development of a Local Coastal Program and the update to the City's General Plan. Support all dredging activities by working with the Ventura Port District and City consultant services. Support the City on special projects such as Surfers Point Managed Retreat. Ventura Water Department The Public Works Department is looking for a professional engineer to support the Ventura Water Department. This position will serve as liaison with the Engineering Design and Construction Division on issues related to the design and construction of water and wastewater capital projects. The position will also serve as liaison with the Engineering Services Division on issues related to the available capacity of the City's water and sewer systems. This position will help in the determination of future demands on the City's water and wastewater system and develops related water resource plans to address future needs. The position will coordinate the review process and evaluate development projects, regional plans, proposed water facilities, and their requirements. This position will also be responsible for performing plan checking related to capital projects to ensure that operational and regulatory requirements are incorporated into the plans and meet current requirements. Additionally, this position will review and respond to water and sewer service requests. The ideal candidate for these positions has experience effectively managing multiple projects, ensuring quality work, while remaining conscientious of schedules and budgets; is team-oriented and able to interact with people throughout the City, both cooperatively and collaboratively; has engineering design experience in a municipal or county public works department or special purpose district, specifically in water or wastewater projects; has exemplary customer service standards and can establish effective working relationships; has experience managing and administering public construction projects and contracts; and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits! Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for more information. This continuous recruitment is being re-advertised and is open until filled. The first review of application is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2021 . To be considered for this career opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. For initial consideration, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire by the first review date. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by selecting here Assistant Engineer / Associate Engineer / Civil Engineer . If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . Minimum Qualifications A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in Civil, Structural, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or a related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in civil, traffic, construction, transportation engineering, water resource planning, or architectural/structural plans review or structural design are required, as follows: Assistant Engineer : One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A California Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and two years of college may substitute for the bachelor's degree. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable. Associate Engineer : Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency, OR two years of experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Engineer with the City of Ventura are required. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable. Civil Engineer : Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency. Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment. Selection Process Submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. The preferred method to submit your application is online at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . If you are unable to submit an online application, you may request paper application materials by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours or emailing recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov. Paper applications and answers to the supplemental questionnaire can be Faxed to (805) 648-4467 or mailed to City Hall at: 501 Poli Street, Room 210; Ventura, CA 93001. If you FAX, it is highly recommended that you also send the original documents via mail. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process. Application Filing Deadline : The recruitment is being re-advertised and is open until filled. Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review of applications will take place on Friday, February 26, 2021 . For initial consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply before this date. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. Department Selection Interview : A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that will be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received for the individual vacancies. Selected candidates will be notified of specifics at any time after the first review date. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time. The department selection interviews will be scheduled promptly after the panel interview process is completed. The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov. Diversity and Inclusion The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!Continuous

Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play and learn. For more information about Placer County, please visit www.visitplacer.com . This recruitment will be open until filled. Applications are being screened on a routine basis and forwarded to the hiring authority for their review. Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis. POSITION INFORMATION There are currently several vacancies within the Department of Public Works . For more information see below: The Department of Public Works Transportation Division is hiring an Associate Civil Engineer located in Auburn, CA. The candidate would be responsible for review of traffic and transportation aspects associated with development and implementation of the Placer General Plan and Community Plan Transportation polices, CEQA compliance and Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) concepts, coordination with partner agencies on cross jurisdictional transportation strategies, and engagement with community members on a number of transportation related topics. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge in both traffic engineering concepts such as roadway geometric design, traffic control devices, and safety as well as long range planning and travel projections. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong willingness and affinity to maintaining working relationship with coworkers, regulators, contractors, consultants and the public. The Department of Public Works Environmental Engineering Division is hiring an Associate Civil Engineer located in Auburn, CA. The Associate Engineer's main role is to perform routine engineering tasks under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. The candidate would be responsible for managing capital improvements projects to the County's sewer lift stations, sewer collection system infrastructure, solid waste transfer stations/material recovery facilities, and closed landfill sites. The candidate would be responsible for managing consultant and construction contracts, conceptualizing, budgeting, designing, planning, and permitting capital improvements projects and ensure they all meet regulatory compliance, as well as County codes and standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with facilitating competitive bids for design and construction projects. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong willingness and affinity to maintaining working relationship with coworkers, regulators, contractors, consultants and the public. Please note that the eligible list established from this recruitment will be utilized to fill current and future vacancies as they occur within the County. This position requires applicant's to be in current possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Professional benefits For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To plan, organize, direct and supervise assigned professional engineering activities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and are responsible for a program area within a work unit or department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recommend and assist in the implementation of assigned unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for assigned area of responsibility; implement policies and procedures. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in design, construction, land development, traffic engineering, transportation planning, solid waste management/landfill operation, dependent special district engineering/administration, or flood control district engineering/ administration. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Perform highly complex and difficult professional engineering work requiring a high level of independent judgement and technical expertise; review computations and make decisions concerning difficult or complex engineering problems; approve engineering project designs. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staff and equipment; monitor and control expenditure. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of responsible professional engineering experience performing duties similar to an Assistant Engineer with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Please note: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. License or Certificate Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in an appropriate discipline as issued by the State of California. May need to possess a valid driver's license as required depending on the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. NOTE: Those applicants who can provide documentation that they are scheduled to take or have already taken the April PE Civil Exam and both state specific exams CA Seismic Principles and CA Engineering Surveying will be allowed to submit applications and will be considered as meeting the minimum license requirement; however, certification to the department will be contingent upon documentation of a passing score on this exam. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works projects/programs within area of assigned unit responsibility. Computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, databases, and project scheduling and management. Equipment, tools and materials used in civil engineering as applied to area of assigned responsibility. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Principles of budget monitoring. Principles and practices of work safety. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules. Ability to: Organize, implement and direct professional engineering operations/activities within area of assigned responsibility. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational situations, technical policies and procedures. On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing occasional field work; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; regularly lift heavy weight. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Interpret and explain pertinent County and department policies and procedures. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please Click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled