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Buena Park, California
Palo Alto, California
Fullerton, California
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
Posted: 11-Apr-22
Location: Antioch, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $11,323 - $14,140 Monthly
This position will be open until filled. The first review of applications will take place during the week of May 30, 2022.
The Position (One Vacancy)
Associate Engineers report to the Senior Engineer and have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of engineering projects related to wastewater conveyance/treatment, and resource recovery infrastructure. Associate Engineers will work in an interactive team environment with multiple departments throughout the District to implement capital and operational projects. They will serve as project manager for planning and design projects acting as a liaison between the District team and consultants, coordinating with regulatory agencies as needed, and guiding the overall direction of projects. As District representatives for construction projects, Associate Engineers coordinate ongoing construction activities with District staff and other stake- holders, evaluate construction contract change orders, coordinate field design changes, and actively engage in the commissioning of new infrastructure.
Under general supervision, Associate Engineers perform professional engineering project work in conformance with procedures, policies, approved civil engineering methods and professional techniques, applicable standards, legal, and technical requirements.
Primary Job Duties
Project Management:
Plans and manages approved capital improvement projects of wastewater treatment plant, collection systems, pump stations, water treatment and distribution systems, and related facilities. Coordinates assigned capital projects with other departments and outside agencies. Develops and manages budgets, records costs, and schedules of assigned projects. Manages the selection of consultants for assigned projects including development of requests for proposals, preparation of scope of work and negotiation of agreements. Prepares recommendations to the governing board on projects and makes oral and written presentations. Analyzes billings and progress payment requests and recommends payment. Researches and obtains project required legal, regulatory and technical materials. Obtains information and produces documents needed to arrange change orders and other alterations of approved contracts. Coordinates CEQA compliance for projects.
Engineering Studies and Designs:
Prepares and conducts detailed engineering field studies, cost estimates and reports to identify future facility needs and as required to prepare capital improvement projects for implementation. Researches and prepares information and data for engineering projects involving the application of multiple legal, technical, or regulatory requirements. Performs engineering design work including preparing drawings, exhibits, maps and other project materials.
OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES
Prepares information for budget requests and special projects. Participates in the general housekeeping and administrative record keeping operations of the department. Assumes responsibility for covering a part of the work assignments of other engineering staff during short absences as assigned. Facilitates and participates in teams engaged with process and customer service improvements, cross-training, and team performance evaluations. Prepares and presents formal reports and recommendations as appropriate. Participates in District committees and staff functions. Performs other assigned work consistent with the responsibilities assigned to the classification and necessary to effective department and District operations.
Knowledge of the following is required to perform the essential function:
- Professional civil engineering principles, standards, practices and technical support functions.
- Federal and state regulations applicable to civil engineering.
- Design, construction and basic operation of wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, pump stations, water wells, and well water distribution systems.
- Materials, procedures and equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
- Civil engineering contract administration practices including development of designs, specifications, letting and evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, inspection standards, progress monitoring and conflict resolution mechanisms.
- Legal, regulatory and permit requirements applicable to public works projects.
- Principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to do the following is required to perform the essential function:
- Interpret and apply the general intent and specific provisions of multiple laws and regulations to particular conditions.
- Conduct engineering studies and complete capital improvement projects.
- Evaluate, plan and establish a sequence of action for projects to progress toward specific objectives.
- Provide verbal and written direction and advice to a wide variety of people and officials.
- Persuasively communicate ideas and assert a point of view in complex or controversial situations.
- Establish and maintain open and honest communications with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
- Exhibit and instill in subordinates a high customer service priority.
- Read, write and speak effectively.
- Perform mathematical, statistical, geometric and algebraic calculations common to civil engineering work.
- Perform professional engineering studies and design work.
Selection Procedures
Applicants interested in this position are encouraged to submit a completed Delta Diablo Employment Application. All material must be submitted on-line at www.deltadiablo.org. The position will be open until filled. This recruitment process will establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill a vacancy in the Engineering Services Department. A resume may be included but does not substitute for a completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened to determine who met the minimum qualifications. Those candidates whose application indicates their experience and/or education are best suited to meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the examination and/or interview process beginning in late September. The decisions of the District are final.
All applicants shall receive written notification regarding the results of the review process. The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. All final candidates for employment with the District are subject to a criminal background, credit and reference check. Successful candidates not currently employed in a regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen to be considered for employment.
For more information about the positions and Delta Diablo, visit our website at www.deltadiablo.org.
Qualifications
A combination of training and experience which demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed). A person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:
EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree in Engineering is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional level civil or sanitary engineering experience, a portion of which may include graduate level research and development work in the field of wastewater process or resource recovery planning, design or construction.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- A valid California State Class C license must be maintained at all times. Continued maintenance of valid driver's license in compliance with established District vehicle operations standards, and the ability to be insured for the operation of a vehicle/District vehicle in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District's insurance program are conditions of continued employment.
- Possession of valid registration as a Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, and/or other Professional Engineer as issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required at time of hire or appointment.
Maintenance of certifications/licenses are a condition of employment.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: External applicants are required to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment with the District. Requests for a reasonable accommodation due to medical or disability reasons or for a sincerely held religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Fully Vaccinated means a person’s status two weeks following the person’s receipt of a single-dose COVID-19 Vaccine or the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 Vaccine.
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