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Location : Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2023-150
Department: Public Works - Administration
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Kings County Public Works Department is offering an exceptional career opportunity for the role of Engineer I (Civil), with a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a diverse skill set in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management knowledge, customer service skills, and a demonstrated track record of successfully completing projects.
Candidates interested in this position should be prepared to undertake a diverse range of responsibilities related to engineering, construction management, project oversight, and public service. The position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the development and maintenance of infrastructure within Kings County. For more information on the benefit of working at Kings County, click
CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A BACHELOR'S CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM?
Students currently enrolled in an accredited college and expected to graduate in Spring 2024 are invited to submit an application. However, applicants must meet education requirements, which include major coursework from an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited civil engineering program. Please note that successful completion of the degree is mandatory before employment with the County can commence. Applicants will be required to provide documentation to Human Resources demonstrating their degree completion.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Engineer I (Civil) is the entry level in the professional Engineering series utilized in the Public Works Department. Incumbents are given a variety of office and field assignments of a routine or recurring nature on a training basis. Incumbents are expected to develop a variety of engineering skills and abilities to qualify for the higher classification of Engineer II (Civil). This is the experienced level class in the professional engineering series which is distinguished by the assignment of non-routine, diversified projects which require reasonable independent judgment under minimal supervision.
DUTY SAMPLE
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Prepares requests for proposals (RFP); assists with hiring of consultants; negotiates contracts with consultants and contractors; directs and reviews the work of consultants hired by the County; manages projects, submits design funding documents including authorization and reimbursement requests to appropriate funding agency; prepares plan, specification and estimate (PS&E) package; advertises, administers, and manages construction projects; authorizes payment requests from contractors; submits construction funding documents including authorization and reimbursement requests to appropriate funding agency; processes funding documents through Caltrans and other funding agencies; works with County inspector during construction; prepares preliminary and final designs for a variety of Public Works engineering projects including roads, bridges, buildings and related structures; prepares plan layouts, detailed drawings, profiles, cross sections, quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignments; calculates right-of-way requirements; inspects subdivision design and construction for adherence to technical standards and local ordinances; inspects design and construction work for a variety of Public Works projects for adherence by consultants and/or contractors to plan specifications; performs studies of traffic volumes and accidents relating to design of roadways and bridges; prepares traffic control device warrant studies and manages traffic accident database; performs field review of projects during planning, design and construction phases; checks and processes tentative and final subdivision and parcel maps and records of surveys for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance to the applicable County ordinances and Land Surveyors Act and Subdivision Map Act; provides technical assistance to other County departments; provides information on technical questions relating to departmental activities to the general public; prepares and presents board agenda items.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Engineer I (Civil)
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work from an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited civil engineering program.
Experience: None required.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Desirable Qualification: Possession of an Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State Board of Engineers is preferred, but not required.
For a detailed job specification, please click
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Salary. Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range. Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year). An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step.
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.
Retirement Benefits. Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution.
The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Deferred Compensation. Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. Management level and Prosecutors' Association employees are eligible for a contribution match.
Holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday.
Vacation. Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements. Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service.
Sick Leave. Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Health Insurance. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit.
Retiree Health Insurance. Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program. Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,000 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County.
Flexible Benefits Program. Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant. These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice. If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) 582-3211 ext 2510 at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination. You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination. If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Examination. Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened. Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof. If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part. The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination.
Eligible Lists. Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process. As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department. That department interviews and makes a selection. The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position. Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy.
Medical Evaluation/Examination. A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination. The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed.
Appointment. All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period. Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered "permanent". An employee may be terminated with or without c...
Location : Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2023-150
Department: Public Works - Administration
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Kings County Public Works Department is offering an exceptional career opportunity for the role of Engineer I (Civil), with a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a diverse skill set in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management knowledge, customer service skills, and a demonstrated track record of successfully completing projects.
Candidates interested in this position should be prepared to undertake a diverse range of responsibilities related to engineering, construction management, project oversight, and public service. The position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the development and maintenance of infrastructure within Kings County. For more information on the benefit of working at Kings County, click
CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A BACHELOR'S CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM?
Students currently enrolled in an accredited college and expected to graduate in Spring 2024 are invited to submit an application. However, applicants must meet education requirements, which include major coursework from an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited civil engineering program. Please note that successful completion of the degree is mandatory before employment with the County can commence. Applicants will be required to provide documentation to Human Resources demonstrating their degree completion.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Engineer I (Civil) is the entry level in the professional Engineering series utilized in the Public Works Department. Incumbents are given a variety of office and field assignments of a routine or recurring nature on a training basis. Incumbents are expected to develop a variety of engineering skills and abilities to qualify for the higher classification of Engineer II (Civil). This is the experienced level class in the professional engineering series which is distinguished by the assignment of non-routine, diversified projects which require reasonable independent judgment under minimal supervision.
DUTY SAMPLE
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Prepares requests for proposals (RFP); assists with hiring of consultants; negotiates contracts with consultants and contractors; directs and reviews the work of consultants hired by the County; manages projects, submits design funding documents including authorization and reimbursement requests to appropriate funding agency; prepares plan, specification and estimate (PS&E) package; advertises, administers, and manages construction projects; authorizes payment requests from contractors; submits construction funding documents including authorization and reimbursement requests to appropriate funding agency; processes funding documents through Caltrans and other funding agencies; works with County inspector during construction; prepares preliminary and final designs for a variety of Public Works engineering projects including roads, bridges, buildings and related structures; prepares plan layouts, detailed drawings, profiles, cross sections, quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignments; calculates right-of-way requirements; inspects subdivision design and construction for adherence to technical standards and local ordinances; inspects design and construction work for a variety of Public Works projects for adherence by consultants and/or contractors to plan specifications; performs studies of traffic volumes and accidents relating to design of roadways and bridges; prepares traffic control device warrant studies and manages traffic accident database; performs field review of projects during planning, design and construction phases; checks and processes tentative and final subdivision and parcel maps and records of surveys for accuracy, design, completeness and conformance to the applicable County ordinances and Land Surveyors Act and Subdivision Map Act; provides technical assistance to other County departments; provides information on technical questions relating to departmental activities to the general public; prepares and presents board agenda items.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Engineer I (Civil)
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work from an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited civil engineering program.
Experience: None required.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Desirable Qualification: Possession of an Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State Board of Engineers is preferred, but not required.
For a detailed job specification, please click
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Salary. Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range. Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year). An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step.
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.
Retirement Benefits. Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution.
The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Deferred Compensation. Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. Management level and Prosecutors' Association employees are eligible for a contribution match.
Holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday.
Vacation. Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements. Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service.
Sick Leave. Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Health Insurance. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit.
Retiree Health Insurance. Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program. Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,000 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County.
Flexible Benefits Program. Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant. These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice. If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) 582-3211 ext 2510 at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination. You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination. If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Examination. Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened. Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof. If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part. The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination.
Eligible Lists. Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process. As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department. That department interviews and makes a selection. The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position. Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy.
Medical Evaluation/Examination. A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination. The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed.
Appointment. All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period. Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered "permanent". An employee may be terminated with or without c...
