Engineer - Entry Level

Salary : $91,988.16 - $109,345.08 Annually
Location : Contra Costa County, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: NKXC-2024A
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/30/2024
Closing Date: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 51
The Position
Bargaining Unit: WCE - Professional Engineers' Unit
Contra Costa County Public Works is offering an excellent opportunity for individuals to fill multiple vacancies as an Engineer - Entry Level.
The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.
The Engineer - Entry Level will be working with a unit within one of the five engineering divisions- Design/Construction, Engineering Services, Flood Control, Maintenance or Transportation Engineering Divisions. The engineering divisions work on the planning, construction, improvement, and/or maintenance of road and drainage infrastructures within unincorporated County, and flood control facilities for the County Flood Control District.
The Engineer - Entry Level will work closely with Registered Civil Engineers, fellow Staff Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Administrative Staff to plan, coordinate, and execute projects. The Engineer - Entry Level will have potential opportunities to rotate through the five engineering divisions, allowing them to gain experience in different areas of Civil Engineering.
We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to work with multiple teams, and has a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented and can hold themselves accountable to complete assignments
• An effective communicator: someone who has good written and oral communication skills
• Organized and can work on several projects at the same time and still meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Willing to continuously learn and improve

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Working on simple road and drainage projects autonomously, as well as with your supervisor, other staff, consultants, and/or contractors.
• Planning, designing, and/or reviewing improvement plans, studies, calculations, specifications, estimates, comments letters, permit conditions, grant applications, and Board of Supervisor documents, etc.
• Coordinating projects with other Public Works Divisions such as Environmental, Real Estate, and Finance Divisions on environmental permits, right of way acquisitions, and account issues, respectively; coordinating with other departments such as the Department of Conservation and Development and Caltrans on the development process and permitting requirements; coordinating with consultants and contractors.
• Responding to inquiries and complaints from political constituents, department staff, outside agencies, and applicants/permittees; investigating and responding to public inquiries and complaints related to road and drainage infrastructure.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• The Public Works Department is a great team to work with. We value each other and each other's positive contributions.
• The work with designing and maintaining road and drainage facilities, shaping developments projects, and providing and maintaining special district facilities are great challenges that keep things interesting and you engaged. The work directly affects our community's quality of life.
• There are opportunities to be innovative while helping customers navigate through the government bureaucracy.
• For staff engineers, you get to start in one of the five engineering divisions described above. Then after some time, you can rotate into another division to give you a breadth of experiences and projects within the Public Works Department.

A few challenges you might face in this job :

• Public/government agencies have limited resources, which gives us opportunities to be strategic in maneuvering through a myriad of requirements, regulations, policies, procedures, and oversights. Some of these requirements may seem outdated, but are necessary. Meeting these requirements may also be time-consuming, but again, they are necessary; the requirements are part of the "checks and balances" that were set up to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Projects, tasks, priorities, and daily demands may change, so your adaptability and flexibility are needed-those characteristics will allow you to adjust planned activities to the circumstances so that we can continue to provide quality services within the target schedule and budget.

Competencies Required:

• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

To read the complete job description, please click here The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months and may be used to fill other Engineer positions.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Either (1) possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or (2) possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate
Experience: No experience required.
Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in the civil engineering field, including internships

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Multiple Choice Test: Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a multiple-choice assessment.Candidates will be evaluated on necessary knowledge and skills that may include: the ability to collect and analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations; the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations; and the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Candidates invited to take the online skills assessment will need access to a computer and internet. (Weighted 100%)
• Departmental Interview

Candidates are not permitted to retake the same assessment within a 6-month period.
If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within 6 months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re-take the exam. If more than one year has passed, but less than three years have passed, you may choose to either re-use your score or retake the exam. If you elect to re-take the exam, your most recent score will be used, regardless of whether it is higher or lower than the previous score.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
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CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Engineer - Entry Level position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

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Do you possess a a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License? Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

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If you indicated that you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, please indicate your major from the list below. If you do not possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, select N/A.

• Civil Engineering
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If you indicated that you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field, please provide the related field below. If you selected Civil Engineering, or you do not possess a Bachelor's degree, write N/A.
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Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate?

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• No

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Do you posses previous work experience in the civil engineering field, including internships?

• Yes
• No

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

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