LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add Covid-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. EXAM NUMBER C-4195-N APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may be closed at any time without advanced notice. Essential Job Functions A Construction Inspector is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: inspects permitted activities in the public and flood control district rights of way to ensure compliance with the permit and approved plans; inspects permitted activities to ensure proper restoration of existing improvements; interprets engineered construction plans; reports variances and documents inspections; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public; performs continuous inspection on one or more projects; identifies, reports, resolves minor issues impacting assigned project; ensures approved materials are received and correctly implanted within the project; coordinates testing of materials when necessary; performs calculations from the plans verifying locations, grades and depth of utilities within the project; identifies non-compliant work and takes appropriate action to bring back into compliance; ensures all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans; has general knowledge of code requirements; makes photographic documentation of the progression of the assigned project; has basic understanding and use of computers including programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook; documents and maintains thorough, accurate and informative daily, weekly, monthly and final reports; maintains dialog, coordination and communication with other departments, external agencies and the public; understands CALOSHA worksite safety requirements; uses department equipment and safety attire in accordance to all rules and regulations; thoroughly reviews plans and specifications and reports any discrepancies to supervisor; immediately reports critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor; ensures any required permits have been obtained and are being followed; completes monthly payment report and submits change order requests when warranted; attends all safety meetings and assigned training classes; and drives to and from assigned projects and complies with all departmental driving policies. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience in the supervision or inspection of engineering construction work* including reading and interpreting complex construction blueprints and making calculations therefrom. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be subject to driving record verification before being appointed. Driver License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Engineering construction work is defined as: horizontal construction including infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, flood control facilities, utilities, and other engineering structures. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two parts: Part I: A qualifying written test covering basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and the ability to read and interpret complex construction blueprints. Only candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test will proceed to Part II of the examination. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An interview weighted 100% will evaluate experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Final results will be sent by U.S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Works. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements . Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW: FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can track the status of your application using the website. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission or fax the documents to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing online. Please include your Name, Exam Number and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON We must receive your completed application at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Department of Public Works Human Resources Division 900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor Alhambra, CA 91803-1331 Phone No.: (626) 458-2141 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Angela Argueta Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: aargueta@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add Covid-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. EXAM NUMBER C-4195-N APPLICATION FILING PERIOD Beginning Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may be closed at any time without advanced notice. Essential Job Functions A Construction Inspector is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: inspects permitted activities in the public and flood control district rights of way to ensure compliance with the permit and approved plans; inspects permitted activities to ensure proper restoration of existing improvements; interprets engineered construction plans; reports variances and documents inspections; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public; performs continuous inspection on one or more projects; identifies, reports, resolves minor issues impacting assigned project; ensures approved materials are received and correctly implanted within the project; coordinates testing of materials when necessary; performs calculations from the plans verifying locations, grades and depth of utilities within the project; identifies non-compliant work and takes appropriate action to bring back into compliance; ensures all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans; has general knowledge of code requirements; makes photographic documentation of the progression of the assigned project; has basic understanding and use of computers including programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook; documents and maintains thorough, accurate and informative daily, weekly, monthly and final reports; maintains dialog, coordination and communication with other departments, external agencies and the public; understands CALOSHA worksite safety requirements; uses department equipment and safety attire in accordance to all rules and regulations; thoroughly reviews plans and specifications and reports any discrepancies to supervisor; immediately reports critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor; ensures any required permits have been obtained and are being followed; completes monthly payment report and submits change order requests when warranted; attends all safety meetings and assigned training classes; and drives to and from assigned projects and complies with all departmental driving policies. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience in the supervision or inspection of engineering construction work* including reading and interpreting complex construction blueprints and making calculations therefrom. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be subject to driving record verification before being appointed. Driver License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Engineering construction work is defined as: horizontal construction including infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, flood control facilities, utilities, and other engineering structures. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two parts: Part I: A qualifying written test covering basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and the ability to read and interpret complex construction blueprints. Only candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test will proceed to Part II of the examination. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An interview weighted 100% will evaluate experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Final results will be sent by U.S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Works. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements . Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW: FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can track the status of your application using the website. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission or fax the documents to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing online. Please include your Name, Exam Number and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON We must receive your completed application at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. Department of Public Works Human Resources Division 900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor Alhambra, CA 91803-1331 Phone No.: (626) 458-2141 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Angela Argueta Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: aargueta@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE : The duties and responsibilities listed below are specific to Civil Engineering Technician III and these duties may/or may not be performed by Civil Engineering Technicians I & II. For specific duties related to Civil Engineering Technician I & II, please visit the links referenced above to review the detailed job descriptions for each level. Examples of Essential Duties (all positions): The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
Research, file, retrieve, review and/or prepare a variety of engineering maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence.
Operate computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs.
Respond to complaints and inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, and the public concerning engineering activities.
Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans.
Perform and check mathematical, computer, and/or statistical calculations used in engineering tasks.
Perform field investigations and/or inspections of existing conditions and new construction.
Collect, compile, and/or analyze data and/or field samples.
Notify contractors of discrepancies between work performed and the approved plans, specifications, and standards.
Review drawings and improvement plans for conformance with established engineering standards.
Provide technical direction to less experienced staff.
Prepare program and project schedules.
In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for the following divisions: Engineering Development /Water Engineering Services: Plan Check:
Process legal documents, permit applications and issue permits.
Coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies.
Research publications and industry information sources.
Develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists.
Attend public hearings.
Review various development submittals proposing modifications.
Place conditions on projects to ensure all engineering design criteria, City Standards and Policies are met.
Inspection:
Perform inspection for current development infrastructure, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion, and sediment control.
Ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while the projects are under construction.
Complete daily inspection and field activity reports.
Coordinate engineering field activities with other City Departments and Development Services, contractors and consultants on project scheduling and technical requirements.
Process permit applications and issue permits.
Capital Projects Engineering Project Development:
Assist in the relative tasks from project planning through construction during implementation of engineering contracts.
Assist in preparing project initiation documents, including but not limited to the schedule, cost estimate, project maps, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents.
Assist in drafting and releasing Requests for Proposals, reviewing consultant proposals, and giving feedback for contract negotiations.
Review improvement plans and project specifications for conformance with established engineering standards and city codes.
Review engineering estimate for conformance with project specifications, including quantity checking.
Research necessary environmental permits, and process permit applications and other associated documents.
Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information within archived records.
Coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
Submit permit applications and supporting documentation to various inside and outside organizations.
Perform soil contamination research for given project areas and draft supporting documentation.
Support public participation efforts by drafting and sending letter to community members.
Provide updates to the public facing CIP project website.
Coordinate plan review distribution to appropriate staff and departments and compile comments into one document, and document comments received in the CIP project directory.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of City’s Design & Construction Standards, including sections association with roadway, traffic, sewer, water & storm drain projects.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and standards for Water Distribution and Water Collection Systems and related resource material.
Construction & Inspection:
Perform site constructability review.
Perform inspection for roadway, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion control, and other public infrastructure projects.
Ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while under construction.
Complete daily inspection and field activity reports.
Document photos of daily construction activities.
Perform stormwater management inspections, as needed, and inform engineer of any issues.
Act as liaison between City staff and professional consultant construction manager and inspector; provide coordination support and overall assistance as needed.
Understand and maintain appropriate communication channels established by the project engineer.
Participate in construction meetings and provide input/recommendations as necessary to assist with or resolve construction related matters or conflicts.
Perform meter and tie-in inspections according to established procedures by insuring installations meet City Design & Construction Standards or approved plans and assuring adequate notification of service interruptions or items needing correction are given to customers.
Function as a backup resource for construction inspection duties when all other field inspection staff are unavailable, including staff from Engineering Development Services.
Project Closeout:
Complete and archive all applicable design and construction documents, and final record drawings consistent with Department archiving procedures.
Survey Section:
Act as the Survey Party Chief and/or a chain, rod, or instrument-person.
Provide field and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings.
Perform topographic, boundary, control and construction surveys.
Perform construction staking.
Perform duties typically associated with land surveying activities.
Asset Management: Planning & Assets:
Perform analysis of infrastructure asset data using CMMS software, ARCGIS and MS Access.
Review data sources for asset condition assessment including collection system CCTVs, base maps, construction drawings, and collection system flow meter graphs.
Map city assets using AutoCAD, and coordinate mapping with asset management software.
Coordinate with Capital Projects Engineering, Water Engineering Services, and Local Operations on the creation of assets and management of the City’s engineering document database.
Assist in Capital Projects Planning, project scoping, and project prioritization.
In addition to the duties listed above, Capital Project Engineering duties may also be required on small projects.
Storm Water & Creeks:
Perform field investigations/tests on storm water.
Assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts and professional service agreements.
Work with Environmental Specialist staff to prepare information and exhibits as needed for storm water and creek restoration projects.
Materials Engineering:
Demonstrate and perform all testing procedures.
Perform testing and lab analysis of R-value, TSR, unconfined compressive strength of treated soils, S-value and others as required.
Review and evaluate HMA, PCC and aggregate quarry operations including their QC procedures.
Perform plant and jobsite HMA and PCC inspections.
Respond to contractor/customer inquiries with regards to materials and placement thereof.
Utilize PMP software and train technicians in PMP inspections.
Traffic Engineering:
Develop and maintain traffic signal timing for isolated intersections and coordinated systems independently.
Train others to process permit applications and issue transportation permits.
Determine and collect fees.
Process and issue transportation permits for oversize & overweight vehicles.
Assist in drafting of striping plans for construction and material quantities for a cost estimate and the preparation of engineering contracts.
Perform engineering and traffic surveys for establishing speed limits.
Assist in the preparation of engineering contracts, process customer service requests and provide appropriate solutions on an independent basis.
Apply principles of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to daily work.
Additional Duties : In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties in the department and section assignments specified. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists.
Process permit applications and issue permits.
Determine and collect fees.
Assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE : The duties and responsibilities listed below are specific to Civil Engineering Technician III and these duties may/or may not be performed by Civil Engineering Technicians I & II. For specific duties related to Civil Engineering Technician I & II, please visit the links referenced above to review the detailed job descriptions for each level. Examples of Essential Duties (all positions): The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
Research, file, retrieve, review and/or prepare a variety of engineering maps, documents, records, reports, and correspondence.
Operate computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs.
Respond to complaints and inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, and the public concerning engineering activities.
Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans.
Perform and check mathematical, computer, and/or statistical calculations used in engineering tasks.
Perform field investigations and/or inspections of existing conditions and new construction.
Collect, compile, and/or analyze data and/or field samples.
Notify contractors of discrepancies between work performed and the approved plans, specifications, and standards.
Review drawings and improvement plans for conformance with established engineering standards.
Provide technical direction to less experienced staff.
Prepare program and project schedules.
In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for the following divisions: Engineering Development /Water Engineering Services: Plan Check:
Process legal documents, permit applications and issue permits.
Coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies.
Research publications and industry information sources.
Develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists.
Attend public hearings.
Review various development submittals proposing modifications.
Place conditions on projects to ensure all engineering design criteria, City Standards and Policies are met.
Inspection:
Perform inspection for current development infrastructure, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion, and sediment control.
Ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while the projects are under construction.
Complete daily inspection and field activity reports.
Coordinate engineering field activities with other City Departments and Development Services, contractors and consultants on project scheduling and technical requirements.
Process permit applications and issue permits.
Capital Projects Engineering Project Development:
Assist in the relative tasks from project planning through construction during implementation of engineering contracts.
Assist in preparing project initiation documents, including but not limited to the schedule, cost estimate, project maps, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents.
Assist in drafting and releasing Requests for Proposals, reviewing consultant proposals, and giving feedback for contract negotiations.
Review improvement plans and project specifications for conformance with established engineering standards and city codes.
Review engineering estimate for conformance with project specifications, including quantity checking.
Research necessary environmental permits, and process permit applications and other associated documents.
Locate utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information within archived records.
Coordinate public works and utility activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
Submit permit applications and supporting documentation to various inside and outside organizations.
Perform soil contamination research for given project areas and draft supporting documentation.
Support public participation efforts by drafting and sending letter to community members.
Provide updates to the public facing CIP project website.
Coordinate plan review distribution to appropriate staff and departments and compile comments into one document, and document comments received in the CIP project directory.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of City’s Design & Construction Standards, including sections association with roadway, traffic, sewer, water & storm drain projects.
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and standards for Water Distribution and Water Collection Systems and related resource material.
Construction & Inspection:
Perform site constructability review.
Perform inspection for roadway, water, sewer, storm water, grading and erosion control, and other public infrastructure projects.
Ensure quality control of projects as well as public safety aspects while under construction.
Complete daily inspection and field activity reports.
Document photos of daily construction activities.
Perform stormwater management inspections, as needed, and inform engineer of any issues.
Act as liaison between City staff and professional consultant construction manager and inspector; provide coordination support and overall assistance as needed.
Understand and maintain appropriate communication channels established by the project engineer.
Participate in construction meetings and provide input/recommendations as necessary to assist with or resolve construction related matters or conflicts.
Perform meter and tie-in inspections according to established procedures by insuring installations meet City Design & Construction Standards or approved plans and assuring adequate notification of service interruptions or items needing correction are given to customers.
Function as a backup resource for construction inspection duties when all other field inspection staff are unavailable, including staff from Engineering Development Services.
Project Closeout:
Complete and archive all applicable design and construction documents, and final record drawings consistent with Department archiving procedures.
Survey Section:
Act as the Survey Party Chief and/or a chain, rod, or instrument-person.
Provide field and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings.
Perform topographic, boundary, control and construction surveys.
Perform construction staking.
Perform duties typically associated with land surveying activities.
Asset Management: Planning & Assets:
Perform analysis of infrastructure asset data using CMMS software, ARCGIS and MS Access.
Review data sources for asset condition assessment including collection system CCTVs, base maps, construction drawings, and collection system flow meter graphs.
Map city assets using AutoCAD, and coordinate mapping with asset management software.
Coordinate with Capital Projects Engineering, Water Engineering Services, and Local Operations on the creation of assets and management of the City’s engineering document database.
Assist in Capital Projects Planning, project scoping, and project prioritization.
In addition to the duties listed above, Capital Project Engineering duties may also be required on small projects.
Storm Water & Creeks:
Perform field investigations/tests on storm water.
Assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts and professional service agreements.
Work with Environmental Specialist staff to prepare information and exhibits as needed for storm water and creek restoration projects.
Materials Engineering:
Demonstrate and perform all testing procedures.
Perform testing and lab analysis of R-value, TSR, unconfined compressive strength of treated soils, S-value and others as required.
Review and evaluate HMA, PCC and aggregate quarry operations including their QC procedures.
Perform plant and jobsite HMA and PCC inspections.
Respond to contractor/customer inquiries with regards to materials and placement thereof.
Utilize PMP software and train technicians in PMP inspections.
Traffic Engineering:
Develop and maintain traffic signal timing for isolated intersections and coordinated systems independently.
Train others to process permit applications and issue transportation permits.
Determine and collect fees.
Process and issue transportation permits for oversize & overweight vehicles.
Assist in drafting of striping plans for construction and material quantities for a cost estimate and the preparation of engineering contracts.
Perform engineering and traffic surveys for establishing speed limits.
Assist in the preparation of engineering contracts, process customer service requests and provide appropriate solutions on an independent basis.
Apply principles of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices to daily work.
Additional Duties : In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties in the department and section assignments specified. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
Develop and revise design standards, Standard Plans, specifications, and Engineers Approved lists.
Process permit applications and issue permits.
Determine and collect fees.
Assist in the preparation and administration of engineering contracts.
Perform related duties as assigned.