Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application will result in disqualification. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.
DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at
THE POSITION Under general direction, to be in charge of a major engineering, construction, maintenance, or related activity; to help plan major engineering projects and to supervise the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel; and to do related work as required. Senior Civil Engineers have a continuing responsibility for the quality and quantity of the work of a unit, as well as other supervisory duties, as distinguished from the next lower level, Associate Civil Engineers, who generally have responsibility for projects. The unit under a Senior Civil Engineer is relatively homogeneous, whereas higher-level supervisors, such as Principal Civil Engineers, are responsible for several such units, covering a variety of functions. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Senior Civil Engineer (#2025).
IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for the Senior Civil Engineer in Flood Control Watershed Planning Section will possess proven experience and knowledge of:
- Hydrology and hydraulics principles and practices
- Hydrology and hydraulics studies and analyses, report writing
- Consultant contract administration and project management
- State and Federal regulations and requirements related to water resources and funding
- Hydrologic and hydraulics software and programs
VACANCY Flood Control Watershed Planning Services Responsible for managing the Flood Control Watershed Planning Section, including staff and consultants; overseeing the Public Works Agency’s geographic information system (GIS); and overseeing the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s hydrologic and hydraulic data management program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year of experience in the classification of Associate Civil Engineer, or in an equivalent or higher engineering classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering. AND Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer. OR The equivalent of four (4) years of progressively responsible, full-time professional civil engineering experience, at least two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Certificate and License: Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering. Engineering mathematics and economics, stress analysis, hydrology, and hydraulic design. Methods and equipment used in engineering construction, maintenance, surveying, and proper use of construction materials. Transportation engineering. Laws and policies relating to the future development of road and flood control facilities. Subdivision Map Act. County Ordinances and Guidelines. Ability to: Written Communication. Oral Communication. Decision Making. Leadership. Planning and Organization. Management Control. Budget Analysis. Flexibility. Performing under pressure. Building and maintaining positive working relationships.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of the applicants’ application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates’ final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: October 31, 2024 Civil Service Oral Examination: * Week of December 2, 2024 Notification of Exam Results: Week of December 9, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Department Selection Interview: Mid-January 2025 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
CONCLUSION
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
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