Junior Engineer (Development Services)

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

This position is in the Development Review Section within the Engineering and Water Resources Division of the Department of Utilities (DOU). This position is primarily responsible for subdivision plan review related to water, wastewater, and/or drainage requirements, reviewing construction material submittals, and addressing Requests for Information (RFI) during construction projects. Additionally, this position assists in commercial building permit reviews and ensures all assigned plan checks are completed accurately and meet the review requirements. Responsibilities may include answering DOU (water, wastewater & drainage) related questions, coordinating with DOU field staff, reviewing proposed abandonments of DOU infrastructure, DOU Encroachment Permit Review, and/or creating fee estimates.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated self-starter and team player who can meet deadlines and learn on the job. Some development plan review and/or plan creation experience related to water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure is preferred.

To perform entry level professional civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of public works projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level professional engineer classification. Incumbents perform less complex office and field civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work under general supervision in preparation for advancement to the journey level of Assistant Engineer. Assignments are generally routine or closely related within a framework of established procedures. Upon completion of a twelve-month training period, incumbents will be advanced to the next level of Assistant Engineer if their training performance is successful or released (terminated) if performance is unacceptable.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level professional engineer. Technical or functional supervision may also be provided by higher level professional engineer positions. Assignment may require indirect supervision of subprofessional engineering positions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Depending upon assignment and engineering discipline, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate engineering projects between contractors and the City.
• Write specifications, prepare plans, and calculate cost estimates for various engineering projects.
• Administer and enforce City codes and standards on engineering projects.
• Perform plan checks to insure contractor compliance with City specifications.
• Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Perform complex engineering calculations.
• Perform field inspections of various engineering projects.
• Supervise and perform field survey work.
• Analyze materials and design data submitted to the City.
• Check and analyze Environmental Impact Reports.
• Provide engineering data and cost estimates for the City budget.
• Check private building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works or structural engineering.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects.
• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering.
  
  

Ability To

• Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
• Use and care for drafting and surveying instruments.
  
  

Experience And Education

- EITHER -

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment.

- OR -

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

All education requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion of courses. All EIT certificates must be verifiable.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
• Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) – The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:
• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
• Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Junior Engineer examination.
• Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
• Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
  
  
Questions

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:


• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  
  
Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment


• Yes
  
  
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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or certification as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.


• Yes
  
  
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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.


• Yes
• No
  
  
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PROOF OF EIT CERTIFICATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)certificate in the State of California as listed in the substitution option to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proof of possession of an EIT certificate in the State of California should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment I understand that if I am using an EIT certificate to qualify for this classification I must enter my EIT certificate number below. (If you do not have an EIT certificate, please enter "N/A". )

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CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using certification to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certificate by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.


• Yes
• No
  
  
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To be considered for employment opportunities at all the Engineering Levels including Assistant Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer and Junior Engineer, I understand I must submit an application to each job posting.


• Yes
• No
  
  
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.


• Yes
  
  
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Describe your experience and/or education reviewing or creating engineering plans. Include experience/education with subdivision improvement plans, if any.

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Describe your experience and/or education reviewing submittals and/or plans. Include experience and/or education reviewing constructions plans, if any.

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Describe your experience and/or education responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.


• Yes
  
  
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Select all the boxes that best describes the software programs you have experience using to check, design, and/or prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and/or maps for a work or school project.


• Project Scheduling or equivalent
• Structural Analysis or equivalent
• Drafting/Design or equivalent
• Construction Management or equivalent
• Adobe/PDF Software or equivalent
• SharePoint/OneDrive or equivalent
• Microsoft Excel or equivalent
• Microsoft Word or equivalent
• None of the above
  
  
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Select all the foundational engineering subjects you have studied or have experience applying to your work.


• Physics
• Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Vector Calculus or Multivariable Calculus
• Statistics
• None of the above
  
  
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Select all the strategies you have used to verify the accuracy of complex engineering calculations computed by you, a classmate, or a colleague.


• Review and understand the requirements for the calculations
• Break the calculation into smaller sections
• Re-work the calculations without looking at the original result
• Take notes of the steps taken
• Verify your variables/inputs are correct
• Verify use of the correct equations
• None of the above
• Required Question