Job Description

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The City of Pittsburg seeks an Assistant/Associate Engineer for the Engineering Division in the Public Works Department.The Assistant Engineer performs tasks and duties assigned within the professional engineering series such as design, construction, development, traffic systems and stormwater related matters. Assistant Engineers' duties and activities include reviewing design plans, construction, development, evaluation, roadways, traffic systems, storm drains, sewer, water, landscaping, parks, and other related engineering projects. The Associate Engineer is the journey level class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents have good working knowledge of various aspects of civil engineering including land development, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a wide variety of civil engineering projects, as well as, building design standards and regulations. Associate Engineers assist Senior Civil Engineers on large and complex construction projects and may serve as a resident engineer on medium to larger sized projects. Provided assignments for Assistant or Associate Engineer will support the Capital Improvement Program or Land Development. This is a great job opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an office (70/30) as well as in the field, working on projects that will increase your engineering knowledge in the municipality area, and working in a career that has a positive impact on the City's community. Ideal Candidate for Assistant/Associate EngineerExcellent oral and writing skills to communicate to internal and external partiesExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with staff and the public (including complaint resolutions)Knowledgeable of civil engineering principles and practicesExperience and knowledge of requirements for Federal Aid projects is a plusAbility to read construction plans and drawingsGreat attention to detail to prepare accurate plans, reports, and computationsRelevant computer skills to utilize various applications and knowledgeable of computer aided drafting and design such as AutoCAD and ArcGISStrong organizational and management skills to stay on taskGreat work safety values and awareness Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe mannerAbility to work with others in a team environmentExperience with assisting on large complex utility projects Experience with environmental regulations and requirementsAbility to work under pressure with hard deadlines Ability to perform field inspections with limited supervisionAbility to work within a conservative project budget About the Engineering DivisionThe Engineering Division ensures City owned facilities such as streets, storm drain systems, water distribution networks, sewer collection facilities and improvements are constructed where needed and improvements meet the appropriate standards. Staff assures CIP and development projects meet all City requirements, manage traffic related projects such as signal modifications, striping and sign improvements, process and issue encroachment permits for encroachments within the public property, site grading, parking permits, wide loads permits and maintains all necessary records. About PittsburgThe City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 76,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. The recently renovated Marina is also an ideal place to visit and is located within steps of the Old Town shopping district and downtown living, with nearly 600 boat slips, a free public boat launch, fuel dock, café, bait shop, and the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Pittsburg has featured such events as the Seafood and Music Festival, car shows, movies in the park, kayaking, and fishing derbies. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate. The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. The City has approximately 300 full time employees and at times, up to 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments: City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, CDBG/Housing Rehabilitation, Environmental Services, Waterfront Administration, and Property Management), Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). The City’s Priorities and Goal areas include Public Safety, Public Infrastructure, Efficiency, Economic Development, and Quality of Life. Find more information at https://webapps.pittsburgca.gov/ A competitive benefits package for regular employees includes CALPERS retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, employee development courses, and career advancement opportunities. Check out Pittsburg's Facebook Page to see more about what the City offers: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfPittsburgCa/ Join Team Pittsburg to do meaningful work that will shape the community and make a positive difference.
  
  

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
  
Assistant/Associate Engineer Duties: Performs routine design duties of a limited nature on a wide variety of public works projects including street improvements, development, traffic systems, lighting, and stormwater facilities; participates in the preparation of plans specifications and bid documents; prepares quantity take-offs and cost estimates. Assists resident engineer/project manager on larger public works construction projects such as streets, overpasses, storm drains, parks and related facilities or may act as resident engineer on small construction projects; assists with the development of the Green Infrastructure Plan. Prepares routine technical and non-technical reports and correspondence; prepares daily progress and final reports when assigned to field duties. Performs computer-aided design and may sit or stand for periods of time depending on assignment; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves engineering service complaints. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state and local agencies, City management and staff, and the public. Coordinates Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit activities with other departments and agencies and represents the City in matters related to the NPDES Permit. Performs check, review, and processing of plans and specifications; ensures compliance with City standards; coordinates reviews with other departments and agencies. Performs construction activities such as operating survey instruments to check construction work in progress; ensures that standards and conformity are met with by required contract documents. Ensures public notifications of potential construction impacts; reviews subdivision maps and plans submitted for conformity with City standards. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state and local agencies, City management and staff, and the public. Associate Engineer Duties (in addition to above): Performs a broad range of design activities in preparing plans, specifications and cost estimates; assists in the development of design procedures; interprets the application of design criteria; checks plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness. May assist Senior Civil Engineer on large and complex construction projects or act as resident engineer on medium to small size projects; coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies, other agencies and the general public; interprets and plots survey data; performs field inspection; administers construction contracts, assists construction inspector to ensure standards and conformance with contract. Interprets codes and regulations in the performance of plan check activities; calculates building valuation; reviews and approves routine subdivision and land development proposals for compliance with engineering standards; coordinates plan review process with other departments and agencies; processes applications for street and path vacations, encroachments and easements operates a computer to perform computer aided design duties. Prepares routine engineering reports, correspondence, agreements and City Council resolutions; ensures agreements meet City standards; assists in preparing legal property descriptions; provides technical information, including code assistance to staff, design professionals, contractors, property owners and the public; reviews and approves minor construction plans and related documents for compliance with state and local building codes and regulations; investigates routine complaints regarding existing conditions of buildings and public works facilities. Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves engineering service complaints. Implements the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  
Applications may be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburg. The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let’s stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. What Happens Next?We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.All offers of employment are conditional and new hires are subject to complete a pre-employment background screening that will consist of reference checks, livescan/fingerprint check and a civil check. Some positions require a medical examination, psychological examination, credit check, polygraph, drug testing, and full background investigation depending on the job characteristics. All new hires are required to show that they are eligible to work in the United States. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is twelve months.Reasonable Accommodations: The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.