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City of Oakland, CA - Oakland, CA

posted 13 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Oakland, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Oakland is recruiting to fill multiple Civil Engineer (Office) vacancies in the Department of Public Works (OPW), Department of Transportation (OakDOT), and Planning & Building Department (PBD). The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies that occur within the City including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable. This position offers an opportunity to use engineering talents to help build Oakland's vibrant and sustainable infrastructure, provide responsive and trustworthy government services, and help advance racial equity in Oakland. Your work in this position will have an immediate impact on City operations.

Responsibilities

  • Performing and leading professional civil engineering work, planning and designing streets, storm, sewer, and other public works facilities.
  • Acting as resident engineer on large engineering projects.
  • Reviewing land development plans and specifications.
  • Leading and directing staff including Assistant Engineers I & II, Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned personnel.
  • Coordinating capital improvement projects with contractors, stakeholders, utility companies, and other agencies.
  • Overseeing or administering construction contracts, performing field inspections to ensure compliance with approved construction documents.
  • Checking plans and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness.
  • Reviewing and approving subdivision and land development proposals for compliance with engineering standards.
  • Providing technical information, including code assistance to staff, design professionals, contractors, property owners and the public.
  • Implementing new legislation as well as developing and implementing procedures as required.
  • Performing structural analysis and design, calculating building valuation, interpreting codes and regulations.
  • Preparing complex engineering reports, staff reports, and ordinances.
  • Performing field work, including site inspections, measurements, and other field duties.
  • Completing administrative and organizational tasks, managing project funding, including seeking and securing funding if needed for programs or projects.
  • Training and supervising other City staff when assigned.
  • Coordinating and collaborating with other City departments and divisions.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree from college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field.
  • Three years of civil engineering experience after receiving a bachelor's degree.
  • Possession of a valid registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Nice-to-haves

  • Possession of a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
  • One to three years as team leader or project manager developing plans and managing the construction of capital improvement projects for public agencies.

Benefits

  • 15 paid holidays
  • Vacation - 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
  • Retirement - CalPERS with a pension formula of 2.5%@ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2%@ 62 for new CalPERS members.
  • Health - The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate.
  • Dental - The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Vision - The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Sick leave - Employees accrue 12 days per year.
  • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting.
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