Senior Engineer - Civil - Citywide (5211) - (C00230)

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NOTE : 01 / 10 / 2024 - Filing deadline has been extended from 1 / 12 / 2024 to 1 / 26 / 2024. If you have already applied, there is no need to submit another application.

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.

Our employees play an important role in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Application Opening : December 11, 2023

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Extended Application Filing Deadline : January 26, 2024, at 5 : 00 PM

List ID : CBT-5211-C00230

Under general administrative direction, manages, and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture and / or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects and systems.

The essential functions may include :

• Directing, supervising, and coordinating the design of complex engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture projects.
• Conducting interviews, selecting, training, monitoring, and evaluating departmental staff and consultants.
• Planning, organizing, and directing the administration and management of contracts.
• Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of complex construction contracts and documents.
• Establishing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Managing projects and coordinating activities between units and other groups.
• Consulting with technical staff, conducting meetings, and representing the City.
• Writing, reviewing, and approving documents.
• Supervising the review of shop drawings by contractors and field inspection staff.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

How to qualify

1. Seven (7) years verifiable professional engineering (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitary / chemical / environmental, transportation / traffic, or structural) work experience of which four (4) years must be as a licensed professional engineer in the specialty you are applying for.

Two (2) of the seven (7) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5241 Engineer in the specialty you are applying for :

2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil Engineering.

Notes :

• Some engineering positions may require possession of a certificate issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC), or an equivalent certifying body.
• Some positions may require additional special engineering licensing and / or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural Design, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, or Instrumentation and Control Systems.
• Most positions require a valid California Driver's License.

Substitutions for Engineering Specialties :

• A Master's Degree in Engineering may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.
• A PhD in Engineering may substitute for 2 (two) years of work experience.

This note applies to all candidates who are applying from out of the state of California for all specialties :

1. Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented.

Working Conditions : Some positions may require specific lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces;

exposure to various weather conditions; and extended periods of time over uneven surfaces.

Verification :

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and / or departmental selection process.

Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, including :

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire : This questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position.

What else should I know?

Eligible List / Score Report : A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights : The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.

Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, or other protected category under the law.

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