Alameda County
Hayward, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa . THE POSITION Under direction, to do a variety of difficult field and office professional civil engineering work; to be in charge of difficult design on a project basis; to lead technical and construction staff in the office or serve as a consultant to field staff; to help lead and train lower-level professional staff; and to do related work as required. The classification of Associate Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level in the professional civil engineering series. Assignments may vary from a design unit in the Road, Flood Control, Development Services, and Maintenance and Operations Divisions, to acting as resident engineer on various types of public works construction projects to exercising final review of all civil and structural plans submitted by private builders. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level of Assistant Engineer in that the latter classification is the journey level in the series and is usually assigned only to part of a major project or is responsible for all of a project of average difficulty, while the former classification will usually be responsible for an entire project and, within established administrative limits and time schedules, will plan, organize, and execute the project with a minimum amount of supervision. If Assistant Engineers and Associate Civil Engineers are assigned to the same project, the Associate Civil Engineers are normally in charge and assign and review the work of the Assistant Engineers. This classification is further distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter classification has first-line supervisory responsibility. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER (#2021) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. AND EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of Assistant Engineer in the Alameda County classified service. OR II The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience. AND Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles and practices of civil engineering. Mathematics as applied to civil engineering. Strengths, properties, and use of engineering materials. Hydrology and hydraulic design. Traffic engineering analysis and design. Administering public works construction contracts. Surveying and its application to construction. Common methods of describing real property. Various methods of communication, including report writing, oral and graphic presentation. Computers and associated software, including Autodesk Civil 3D Design. Ability to : Perform design work on engineering projects of major difficulty. Write concise technical reports and correspondence to outside public agencies and private citizens. Communicate verbally with staff, outside public agencies, and private citizens in a professional and effective manner. Assign and review the work of Assistant and Junior Engineers and train them in engineering practices. Use current Autodesk Civil 3D Design Software. Ability to learn new computer software for civil engineering. Secure adherence to plans and specifications on the part of contractors. Make oral presentations internally and to the public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: Review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to further verify knowledge, skill and ability.Those candidates who are qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing : 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications & Questionnaires: by week of May 6, 2024 Oral Examination*: week of June 3, 2024 Department Selection Interview: Mid-Late July 2024 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Childcare Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please addNoreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment . Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2024 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa . THE POSITION Under direction, to do a variety of difficult field and office professional civil engineering work; to be in charge of difficult design on a project basis; to lead technical and construction staff in the office or serve as a consultant to field staff; to help lead and train lower-level professional staff; and to do related work as required. The classification of Associate Civil Engineer is the advanced journey level in the professional civil engineering series. Assignments may vary from a design unit in the Road, Flood Control, Development Services, and Maintenance and Operations Divisions, to acting as resident engineer on various types of public works construction projects to exercising final review of all civil and structural plans submitted by private builders. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level of Assistant Engineer in that the latter classification is the journey level in the series and is usually assigned only to part of a major project or is responsible for all of a project of average difficulty, while the former classification will usually be responsible for an entire project and, within established administrative limits and time schedules, will plan, organize, and execute the project with a minimum amount of supervision. If Assistant Engineers and Associate Civil Engineers are assigned to the same project, the Associate Civil Engineers are normally in charge and assign and review the work of the Assistant Engineers. This classification is further distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter classification has first-line supervisory responsibility. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER (#2021) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. AND EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of Assistant Engineer in the Alameda County classified service. OR II The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience. AND Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles and practices of civil engineering. Mathematics as applied to civil engineering. Strengths, properties, and use of engineering materials. Hydrology and hydraulic design. Traffic engineering analysis and design. Administering public works construction contracts. Surveying and its application to construction. Common methods of describing real property. Various methods of communication, including report writing, oral and graphic presentation. Computers and associated software, including Autodesk Civil 3D Design. Ability to : Perform design work on engineering projects of major difficulty. Write concise technical reports and correspondence to outside public agencies and private citizens. Communicate verbally with staff, outside public agencies, and private citizens in a professional and effective manner. Assign and review the work of Assistant and Junior Engineers and train them in engineering practices. Use current Autodesk Civil 3D Design Software. Ability to learn new computer software for civil engineering. Secure adherence to plans and specifications on the part of contractors. Make oral presentations internally and to the public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: Review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to further verify knowledge, skill and ability.Those candidates who are qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing : 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications & Questionnaires: by week of May 6, 2024 Oral Examination*: week of June 3, 2024 Department Selection Interview: Mid-Late July 2024 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Childcare Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please addNoreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment . Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2024 5:00:00 PM
City of Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Position Description ***This position is open until filled. Applications received by March 25, 2024, will receive first consideration *** The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department has exciting opportunities for entry level and experienced civil engineers to join our Capital Delivery Team designing and delivering diverse and challenging engineering projects. We are a dynamic and fun engineering group that supports a wide variety of projects for the wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities with an annual $30M average capital budget. Environmental Services currently has two openings which may be filled with Associate Civil Engineers, Senior Associate Civil Engineers, Principal Associate Civil Engineers, or Civil Engineer, PE, positions, depending on experience, certifications, and licensure. The Capital Delivery Group provides a unique opportunity for engineers to work on a wide variety of complex projects covering the full spectrum of municipal infrastructure improvements. Our capital projects may include wastewater treatment process improvements, storm and wastewater sewer pipe improvements, pump station upgrades, building upgrades, and stormwater green infrastructure projects. The below video links provide an overview of the award winning, exciting, and diverse engineering projects we often work on: Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp0BiB_5w_8 Process Control System Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQPWWadONfU&list=PLHN0JO4Eyqcc9RtkqmwBT3XcZpYheNCQ7&index=48&t=14s The applicants selected for these positions will work in the Center for Urban Waters facility located adjacent to Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma with a variety of dynamic and creative engineers, scientists, and technicians. Primary Responsibilities: (may vary in complexity and responsibility depending on hired classification level): Perform full cycle project management for multi-million-dollar capital projects from planning through construction. Prepare technical specifications, calculations, engineering designs, and plans for engineering projects. Coordinate closely with stakeholders, including public and private agencies, internal City stakeholders, and team members to ensure successful and efficient project delivery. Monitor scope, schedule, budget and workload of team members during design and construction. Manage the work of specialty engineering consultants as needed to supplement in-house engineering knowledge and expertise. Perform engineering quality control reviews of work products, technical reports, letters, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and as-built drawings. Qualifications Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field* Senior Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field* 2 years of engineering-related experience; or possession of Washington State EIT* Principal Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field* 4 years of progressively responsible professional level engineering experience* Civil Engineer, PE Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or directly related field* 4 years of professional level engineering experience* Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Desired Qualifications: Education or experience with civil engineering design and project management, specifically in the disciplines of stormwater and wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, green stormwater infrastructure, roadway design, and solid waste facility management. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge & Skills (may vary in complexity and responsibility depending on hired classification level): Analysis : use data and information in a clear and rational process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions. Research : Effectively identify, collect, organize, and document data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment, analysis, and investigation using current software and techniques. Compile and maintain reports, records, and various other forms of pertinent information in an organized and professional manner. Leadership : Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and other municipalities and federal agencies. Ability to lead small to large working teams. Establish, coordinate, and direct work teams to accomplish assigned tasks to a successful completion. Ability to work as a team member in a managing role. Ability to coordinate multi-disciplined project teams. Problem Solving : Use intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges. Employ expertise and credibility, evaluate and resolve complex or sensitive issues and problems. Communications Effectiveness: Effective communication both verbal and in writing including the compilation of reports, presentations and records; and interacting respectfully and sensitively with individuals and groups to develop and maintain productive relationships and achieve results. Makes excellent customer service the standard, responding to changing customer needs, and helping customers implement complete solutions. Professionalism: Conduct all assignments in a professional and timely manner. Maintain strong work ethic and reliability. Maintain professional skills that apply to all aspects of field of assigned specialty through continued education and/or training. Model effective group behavior such as listening, discussing, negotiating, encouraging and motivating. Maintain current knowledge of industry by reading and interpreting applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures. Technical: Proficient in engineering practices and principles within the field of expertise. Experience in complex project design and the preparation of engineering plans, technical specifications, cost estimates and bid documents. Ability to negotiate the means to attain regulatory compliance with agencies. Ability to be innovative and make independent decisions. Selection Process & Supplemental Information City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. Environmental Services Environmental Services protects and restores natural resources, keeping our city clean, safe, and livable through garbage and recycling pickup, wastewater treatment, household hazardous waste disposal, protection from stormwater pollution and much more. We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. Solid Waste Management Solid Waste Management provides garbage, recycling and yard/food waste services for about 43,000 single-family homes and numerous multifamily, business, and industrial customers. The utility also operates a full-service transfer station with a recycling center, household hazardous waste collection facility, as well as a residential bulk item disposal service, Call-2-Haul. Stormwater Management The water that leaves our streets, yards, and driveways flows directly - untreated - to lakes, rivers, and the Puget Sound. Stormwater Management concentrates on preventing pollution before it reaches our waters and restoring sites already affected by industry and urbanization. The utility maintains more than 500 miles of public stormwater pipe, over 22,0000 storm drains (catch basins), several miles of pervious pavement roadways, four pump stations, and numerous detention ponds and structures. Wastewater Management The Environmental Services Department operates and maintains two wastewater treatment plants, 45 pump stations, and more than 700 miles of sewer pipe. The treatment plants clean about 10 billion gallons of wastewater each year, ensuring that only clean water is released into Commencement Bay. The utility works with Stormwater Management and property owners to reduce sewer backups and flooding. Biosolids from the treatment process are transformed into TAGRO premium soil products. City of Tacoma’s Principles that Guide Us Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has a workforce of dedicated, talented, and open-minded employees with unique skills and perspectives. We embrace innovation and strive for excellence and community engagement in all that we do. The Principles that Guide Us, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Equity , speak to the values that we embody as City of Tacoma employees, and represent the core of our work in public service. Our City With a population over 200,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional. When you work for the City of Tacoma, you’ll enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible schedules, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives, and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny. http://www.cityoftacoma.org http://www.traveltacoma.com ***This position is open until filled. Applications received by March 25, 2024, will receive first consideration *** Apply Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration. Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check. Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting. Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position Description ***This position is open until filled. Applications received by March 25, 2024, will receive first consideration *** The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department has exciting opportunities for entry level and experienced civil engineers to join our Capital Delivery Team designing and delivering diverse and challenging engineering projects. We are a dynamic and fun engineering group that supports a wide variety of projects for the wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities with an annual $30M average capital budget. Environmental Services currently has two openings which may be filled with Associate Civil Engineers, Senior Associate Civil Engineers, Principal Associate Civil Engineers, or Civil Engineer, PE, positions, depending on experience, certifications, and licensure. The Capital Delivery Group provides a unique opportunity for engineers to work on a wide variety of complex projects covering the full spectrum of municipal infrastructure improvements. Our capital projects may include wastewater treatment process improvements, storm and wastewater sewer pipe improvements, pump station upgrades, building upgrades, and stormwater green infrastructure projects. The below video links provide an overview of the award winning, exciting, and diverse engineering projects we often work on: Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp0BiB_5w_8 Process Control System Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQPWWadONfU&list=PLHN0JO4Eyqcc9RtkqmwBT3XcZpYheNCQ7&index=48&t=14s The applicants selected for these positions will work in the Center for Urban Waters facility located adjacent to Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma with a variety of dynamic and creative engineers, scientists, and technicians. Primary Responsibilities: (may vary in complexity and responsibility depending on hired classification level): Perform full cycle project management for multi-million-dollar capital projects from planning through construction. Prepare technical specifications, calculations, engineering designs, and plans for engineering projects. Coordinate closely with stakeholders, including public and private agencies, internal City stakeholders, and team members to ensure successful and efficient project delivery. Monitor scope, schedule, budget and workload of team members during design and construction. Manage the work of specialty engineering consultants as needed to supplement in-house engineering knowledge and expertise. Perform engineering quality control reviews of work products, technical reports, letters, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and as-built drawings. Qualifications Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field* Senior Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field* 2 years of engineering-related experience; or possession of Washington State EIT* Principal Associate Civil Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field* 4 years of progressively responsible professional level engineering experience* Civil Engineer, PE Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or directly related field* 4 years of professional level engineering experience* Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Desired Qualifications: Education or experience with civil engineering design and project management, specifically in the disciplines of stormwater and wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, green stormwater infrastructure, roadway design, and solid waste facility management. Knowledge & Skills Knowledge & Skills (may vary in complexity and responsibility depending on hired classification level): Analysis : use data and information in a clear and rational process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions. Research : Effectively identify, collect, organize, and document data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment, analysis, and investigation using current software and techniques. Compile and maintain reports, records, and various other forms of pertinent information in an organized and professional manner. Leadership : Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and other municipalities and federal agencies. Ability to lead small to large working teams. Establish, coordinate, and direct work teams to accomplish assigned tasks to a successful completion. Ability to work as a team member in a managing role. Ability to coordinate multi-disciplined project teams. Problem Solving : Use intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges. Employ expertise and credibility, evaluate and resolve complex or sensitive issues and problems. Communications Effectiveness: Effective communication both verbal and in writing including the compilation of reports, presentations and records; and interacting respectfully and sensitively with individuals and groups to develop and maintain productive relationships and achieve results. Makes excellent customer service the standard, responding to changing customer needs, and helping customers implement complete solutions. Professionalism: Conduct all assignments in a professional and timely manner. Maintain strong work ethic and reliability. Maintain professional skills that apply to all aspects of field of assigned specialty through continued education and/or training. Model effective group behavior such as listening, discussing, negotiating, encouraging and motivating. Maintain current knowledge of industry by reading and interpreting applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures. Technical: Proficient in engineering practices and principles within the field of expertise. Experience in complex project design and the preparation of engineering plans, technical specifications, cost estimates and bid documents. Ability to negotiate the means to attain regulatory compliance with agencies. Ability to be innovative and make independent decisions. Selection Process & Supplemental Information City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. Environmental Services Environmental Services protects and restores natural resources, keeping our city clean, safe, and livable through garbage and recycling pickup, wastewater treatment, household hazardous waste disposal, protection from stormwater pollution and much more. We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. Solid Waste Management Solid Waste Management provides garbage, recycling and yard/food waste services for about 43,000 single-family homes and numerous multifamily, business, and industrial customers. The utility also operates a full-service transfer station with a recycling center, household hazardous waste collection facility, as well as a residential bulk item disposal service, Call-2-Haul. Stormwater Management The water that leaves our streets, yards, and driveways flows directly - untreated - to lakes, rivers, and the Puget Sound. Stormwater Management concentrates on preventing pollution before it reaches our waters and restoring sites already affected by industry and urbanization. The utility maintains more than 500 miles of public stormwater pipe, over 22,0000 storm drains (catch basins), several miles of pervious pavement roadways, four pump stations, and numerous detention ponds and structures. Wastewater Management The Environmental Services Department operates and maintains two wastewater treatment plants, 45 pump stations, and more than 700 miles of sewer pipe. The treatment plants clean about 10 billion gallons of wastewater each year, ensuring that only clean water is released into Commencement Bay. The utility works with Stormwater Management and property owners to reduce sewer backups and flooding. Biosolids from the treatment process are transformed into TAGRO premium soil products. City of Tacoma’s Principles that Guide Us Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has a workforce of dedicated, talented, and open-minded employees with unique skills and perspectives. We embrace innovation and strive for excellence and community engagement in all that we do. The Principles that Guide Us, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Equity , speak to the values that we embody as City of Tacoma employees, and represent the core of our work in public service. Our City With a population over 200,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional. When you work for the City of Tacoma, you’ll enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible schedules, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives, and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny. http://www.cityoftacoma.org http://www.traveltacoma.com ***This position is open until filled. Applications received by March 25, 2024, will receive first consideration *** Apply Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration. Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check. Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting. Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous