Engineering Aide jobs in Antioch, CA

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Review and issue encroachment permits for street and sidewalk construction.
• Review and check plans including permit applications, capital improvement projects, land development reviews, and stormwater permits with design standards, codes and regulations.
• Assist in providing conditions of approvals.
• Perform field inspections for public works including construction inspections, trash assessments, enforcement inspections, business inspections and call-out requests.
• Initiate follow-up correspondence related to illegal construction, enforcement cases and hazardous condition reports.
• Answer a variety of inquiries from the public, both over the phone and counter; responds to requests regarding engineering records and mapping.
• Perform a variety of routine drafting and surveying duties in connection with engineering and capital project activities.
• Monitor and update general engineering maps and engineering records management.
• Researches various types of records, participate in the preparation of traffic studies and traffic counts.
• Assist with asset management and work requests through various online programs such as ArcGIS, ESRI, GoGov and Cartegraph.
• Assist with the review and preparation of bid documents including, scopes of work, Requests for Qualification (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) and related documents for a variety of projects.
• Assist with updating project information on the City website.
• Operate office equipment including a personal computer.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Supplemental information

How to apply: Applications will only be accepted online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanpabloca. For general questions, call the Human Resources Division at (510) 215-3000. Applications must be submitted to GovernmentJobs.com by the date and time listed. Applications not submitted by the posted date and time will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the subsequent phases of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee the advancement in any phase of the selection process. Final selection will be made from an eligibility list.

Recruitment timeline: Although dates may change we suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are currently the only interview dates.

Estimated First Interview: Week of May 20

Estimated Second Interview: Week of May 28

Estimated Start: July 1

Background investigation and Pre-employment medical examination: Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical examination, which may include a TB test. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Please contact the Human Resources Department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request (medical documentation must be provided upon request). Immigration Reform & Control Act: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United State Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Drug-Free Workplace Policy: In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace.

THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES/ WOMEN/ INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AND DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of employment and these provisions are subject to change.

• Retirement: Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2.5% @ 55 for "classic" members (employee pays 10.3% of salary); 2.0% @ 62 for new PERS members (employee pays 7.75%)

• Medical Plan: Choice of CalPERS Health Plan providers
• Dental Plan: Delta Dental Plan of California with orthodontia coverage for children
• Dual Medical Coverage: Employees who have medical coverage through another source (e.g. spouse), will have the option to receive in cash, $500 or $350 (taxable) or to contribute the amount towards an existing Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flex Benefits/ Cafeteria Plan: City Pays $450 per year
• Vacation: 60 hours to 180 hours per year
• Sick Leave: 90 hours per year
• Life Insurance: 60,000 policy
• Holidays: Paid 14 days per year
• Floating Holiday: initially prorated based on the hire date; then 1 day for the following years.
• Employee Assistance Program: Generous number of counseling sessions per year; available to employee and eligible family members
• Operating Engineers Local No. 3
• Educational Incentive Program