"Are you ready to launch your engineering career with excellence? Delta Diablo Sanitation is actively seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Engineer to join our esteemed Engineering team! As a Junior Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with seasoned professionals, tackle challenging projects, and play a vital role in shaping the future of wastewater management. If you're passionate about making a significant impact, hungry to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply now and become an integral part of our mission to create sustainable solutions for a cleaner tomorrow!"

THE POSITION

Position will be open until filled. The next application review deadline is Tuesday, May 28, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted while the posting is open. 

Under direct supervision, performs entry-level engineering project work in conformance with procedures, approved civil engineering methods and professional techniques.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Project Management: Learns to plan and manage approved projects involving capital improvements or replacement repair of major components of existing water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment plant, collection systems, pump stations and related facilities. Coordinates assigned capital projects with other departments and outside agencies. Develops and manages budgets, records costs, and schedules of assigned projects. Participates in the selection of consultants for assigned projects; develops requests for proposals, prepares scope of work and assists in negotiating agreements. Prepares detailed engineering field studies, cost estimates and reports. Prepares recommendations and project status reports and makes oral and written presentations. Analyzes billings and progress payment requests and recommends payment. Coordinates CEQA compliance for projects. Enforces District policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Engineering Studies and Designs: Learns to prepare and conduct detailed engineering field studies, cost estimates and reports to identify future facility needs and as required to prepare capital improvement projects for implementation. Researches and prepares information and data for engineering projects involving the application of multiple legal, technical, or regulatory requirements. Learns to perform engineering design work including preparing drawings, exhibits, maps and other project materials. Provides technical support for field operations. Learns to plan and manage capital improvement projects through construction including inspection activities. Reviews development documents and contractor submittals.

Qualifications

A combination of training and experience which demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed). A person with the following training would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field from a recognized college or university.

Knowledge of the following (after successful training) is required to perform the essential function:

• Professional civil or sanitary engineering principles, standards, practices and technical support functions. 
• Federal and state regulations applicable to civil engineering. 
• Design, construction and basic operation of wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, pump stations, and recycled water distribution systems. 
• Materials, procedures and equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Civil engineering contract administration practices and principles, including development of designs, specifications, drafting and plan preparation, letting and evaluating bids, inspection standards, progress monitoring and conflict resolution mechanisms.
• Legal, regulatory and permit requirements applicable to public works projects.

Ability to do the following is required to perform the essential function:

• Interpret and apply the general intent and specific provisions of multiple laws and regulations to particular conditions. 
• Conduct engineering studies and complete capital improvement projects. 
• Evaluate, plan and establish a sequence of action for projects to progress toward specific objectives. 
• Provide verbal and written information and advice to a wide variety of people and officials. 
• Persuasively communicate ideas and assert a point of view.
• Establish and maintain open and honest communications with co-workers at all levels of the organization. 
• Exhibit a high customer service priority.
• Read, write and speak effectively. 
• Perform mathematical, statistical, geometric and algebraic calculations common to civil and sanitary engineering work.
• Perform technical engineering studies and design work.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The Junior Engineer position is represented by the Professional & Technical (P&T) Unit, Local One/AFSCME Council 57, and shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding with Delta Diablo and applicable District procedures.

Applicants interested in being considered for this position must submit a completed Delta Diablo Employment Application no later than the final filing date above (postmarks and faxes are not accepted). All materials should be submitted to: Job Opportunities | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com). Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume may be included but does not substitute for a completed application form.

Following the close of the recruitment, a screening committee will evaluate the qualifications of each candidate who has met the minimum requirements for this position. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination. Those candidates whose application indicates their experience and education are best suited to meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the examination and/or interview process. The decision of the screening committee is final. Applicants may be invited to participate in an examination process that may involve a written test, a skills performance test, and a qualifying oral interview. All applicants shall receive written notification regarding the results of the review process. NOTE: The information contained herein does not constitute either or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

All final candidates for employment with the District are subject to a criminal background and reference check. Final candidates not currently employed in a regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen to be considered for employment.