5241-Engineer

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: ENGINEER JOB CODE: 5241

Business Unit: COMMN

Definition: Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional engineering work in the field and office; and supervises and manages professional and technical engineering staff, consultants, and other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects.

Distinguishing Features: The Engineer is the advanced journey-level classification in the engineering series. It is distinguished from the Associate Engineer classification by its higher level of technical expertise and supervisory responsibility. The Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Engineer by the latter's higher level of management responsibility and participation in policy and procedures development and implementation. The Engineer may act as project engineer or lead designer on complex engineering projects.

Supervision Exercised: Supervises professional and sub-professional engineers, technicians, inspectors, surveyors, and other related personnel.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class(es) and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises professional and technical engineering personnel, including consultants, in the preparation of engineering studies, reports, designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents for a wide variety of routine projects concerned with the construction, maintenance or operation of buildings, bridges, structures, roads, airports, sewers and waste water treatment facilities; and reviews federal, regional and local legislation affecting engineering work.

2. Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, evaluates and counsels staff in accordance with memoranda of understanding and Civil Service Rules.

3. Prepares and supervises the preparation of documents, including advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, detailed specifications, and contract bonds; reviews and analyzes bids for conformance with specifications and for approval of final awarding of bids; negotiates contracts and contract modifications; and resolves claims and disputes.

4. Supervises and monitors the inspection of a wide variety of major and complex engineering projects; organizes and supervises the activities of field inspection staff.

5. Prepares engineering designs, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements and project objectives; prepares cost estimates of labor, equipment, and materials; performs difficult engineering calculations.

6. Reviews requests for proposals and bids to ensure that the work is accurate and completed timely and efficiently; analyzes work load and budgets; assigns work for a group of engineers and technicians to meet project demands on specific engineering projects.

7. Analyzes and solves complex engineering and process related problems, which may include, water/wastewater treatment, traffic systems, civil, chemical (environmental/sanitary), structural, electrical, and mechanical; may direct and/or participate in scientific research projects relating to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment or other engineering functions.

8. Writes, reviews, and/or approves departmental correspondence, legislation, reports and other related documents.

JOB CODE TITLE: ENGINEER JOB CODE: 5241

Business Unit: COMMN

9. Conducts meetings and makes presentations to staff, committees, boards, commissions, approval agencies, and the general public.

10. Performs other duties as required.

Job-related and Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of: principles and practices of engineering (civil, chemical (environmental/sanitary), mechanical, electrical, and/or traffic), including Federal, State, and Local Laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, and regulations applicable to planning and design, construction, corrosion, structural, transportation, maintenance, and operation of facilities and systems; and research and data analysis methods and techniques.

Ability to: prioritize, plan, assign and coordinate the activities of staff; direct subordinates' performance to maximize and maintain positive and productive work flow; instruct and/or train subordinates; adhere to established policies and procedures; prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate project activities; utilize resources such as staff, budget, contractors, etc. to resolve problems and expedite project goals; oversee, as project leader, the operation of complex engineering projects; interact tactfully and courteously with co-workers, subordinates, department heads, members of Boards, Commissions, agencies and the general public to promote and maintain productive working relationships; handle difficult and sometimes hostile situations; convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner to be understood by listeners with varying ability to understand technical language; consult with or make presentations to department personnel, officials, consultants, committees, staff, clients and community groups; read, review, evaluate and interpret technical materials, research reports, and scientific studies; organize written information in a logical sequence to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, contracts and other documents to support project activity; and use proper investigative and evaluation methods to solve difficult engineering problems in the field and office.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

1. Five (5) years verifiable professional engineering (civil, chemical, sanitary, environmental, mechanical, electrical, or transportation (traffic)) work experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to the 5207 Associate Engineer level or higher;

AND

2. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in one of the following disciplines: civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical (environmental/sanitary), or transportation (traffic).

Substitutions/Notes:

a. A Masters degree in Chemical, Sanitary, Transportation (Traffic), or Environmental Engineering disciplines only or A Grade Four Certificate in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operation (CA) may substitute for one year work experience in the chemical, environmental or transportation specialties.

b. A Ph.D. in Chemical, Sanitary, Transportation (Traffic), or Environmental Engineering disciplines only may substitute for two years work experience in the chemical, environmental or transportation specialties.

JOB CODE TITLE: ENGINEER JOB CODE: 5241

Business Unit: COMMN

c. There is no substitution for the required two years work experience equivalent to 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.

d. Candidates licensed in other states, who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement but do not possess the required California License, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California License is presented.

e. City and County of San Francisco employees having six (6) months experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher will be admitted to the exam process. Successful candidates will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the two-year requirement is met in full.

License or Certificate: All positions require possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Transportation (Traffic). Some positions may require additional special engineering licensing and/or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geo-technical, Environmental, Control Systems or Industrial Engineering. Additional specialty areas may be determined at a later time. Most positions require a valid driver license.

Effective Date: 10/6/00

Reason for Creation of New Class: To consolidate classes 5208 Civil Engineer, 5256 Mechanical Engineer, 5240 Electrical Engineer, 5248 Sanitary Engineer, and 5230 Transportation Engineer into a single class and accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City 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.

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