Civil Engineer I / GWP - Water Engineering
City of Glendale, CA
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Job summary
City of Glendale Water & Power Water Engineering Division is seeking a professional civil engineer to perform advanced design work and supervise a water service planning or design group. The role emphasizes customer service and adherence to municipal standards.
Required is a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, California PE license, and at least two years of civil engineering experience including one year in water engineering; experience in public utilities is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable for the role.
- Two years of professional civil engineering experience, including one year in water engineering.
- Experience in public utilities is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Ensure department services provide exceptional customer service and ethical standards.
- Manage major water engineering projects including designs, plans, estimates and reports.
- Review plans and computations for water service planning, permits and developments.
- Supervise and assist in checking plans for private developments.
- Coordinate with departments, consultants, contractors and the public.
- Prepare feasibility studies and related technical reports.
- Supervise employees and ensure safe, efficient duties.
- Participate in cross-training efforts and apply toward promotions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Position
Under general direction, these classifications perform difficult or complex professional engineering design work and supervise the work of a water service planning or design group of the Glendale Water & Power, Water Engineering Division.
- Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
- Manages major projects involving preparation and supervision of designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports involved in the construction and operation of a wide variety of civil engineering work in water utility systems.
- Reviews and supervises checking of plans, specifications and computations submitted in connection with water service planning, capital improvement projects, and applications for building permits and excavation permits. Ensure conformance with GWP's current water standards and other matters governed by municipal ordinances.
- Supervises and assists in checking plans, specifications and computations submitted in connection with applications for private developments.
- Confers with other departments, consultants, contractors, and the general public as to the requirements offset by GWP's standards and specifications.
- Prepares project feasibility studies and work related technical research, reports and correspondence.
- Supervises employees of a lower classification in assigned engineering tasks. Assumes personal responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
- May have the opportunity to participate in related divisional cross-training efforts.
- Experience and qualifications gained in this cross training may apply towards promotional opportunities and transfers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Two years professional engineering experience in Civil Engineering work, including one year in water engineering.
Experience in public utilities is highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists (previously known as the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors).
Valid Class C California driver's license.
Civil Engineering.
Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
- Analyze information.
- Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
- Effectively interact with, negotiate with and educate engineers, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
- Enforce City code requirements while not arousing undue hostility.
- Establish smooth working relationships, resolve interpersonal conflicts and foster a teamwork environment.
- Foster a teamwork environment.
- Lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees.
- Maintain a strong customer service orientation in concert with regulatory responsibilities.
- Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English.
Work overtime as requested or required.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions.
Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment, and is occupying a permanent full-time classification.
Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E).
The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another.
Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
(Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.
Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.
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