Career Opportunity

Engineering Associate I (5364) - Citywide (C00139)

Recruitment: REF18696J

Published: August 17, 2023

Accepting applications until: September 01, 2023

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About:

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:
Application Opening: August 17, 2023
Application Deadline: September 1, 2023

Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through September 1, 2023 and will close any time thereafter.

Role description

Departments Citywide are seeking Engineering Associate I’s. Under general supervision, the Engineering Associate I performs difficult technical engineering work in the preparation of civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided software products such as AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, and working accurately and in compliance with drafting standards.

Distinguishing Features: The Engineering Associate I is distinguished from 5362 Engineering Assistant by its higher level of responsibility for overseeing/supervising work of others and design functions. It is distinguished from the 5366 Engineering Associate II by the latter's responsibility for full supervision. Additionally, some 5366 positions may include responsibility for computer-aided drafting management. There are three distinct specialty areas/ disciplines in this classification: Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

Supervision Exercised: May supervise the work of others.

Essential Duties

• Depending on the specialty area/discipline, prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, in compliance with civil engineering drafting standards.
• Checks and may evaluate the technical engineering work of other staff.
• Conducts engineering investigations and collects and calculates field/departmental data the preparation of designs and drawings.
• Makes preliminary checks and reviews engineering documents and drawings for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects, project specifications and written reports, and site investigations.
• Applies mathematical and other engineering computations as required in the course of performing work.
• Responds orally and in written form to inquiries, complaints and requests for information from the general public, contractors, and other agencies.
• Plans, assigns, schedules, oversees, checks and evaluates the work of subordinate employees.
• Prepares written reports, minutes, correspondence, field reports and specifications in the course of performing work.
• Assists in performing field and equipment inspections.
• Performs design work using engineering knowledge and appropriate software programs.
• Explains and enforces drafting procedures and standards. Contributes to the development of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) standards.
• Indexes, reproduces, and maintains engineering documents stored in databases or spreadsheets in hard copy form.
• Processes and/or reviews submittals from contractors, utilities and others.
• Operates and replaces media (i.e. printer cartridges, plotter paper rolls and printer paper) on equipment used in the course of performing work.
• May drive a vehicle to and from work sites.
• Performs related duties as required.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified above are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

How to qualify

If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people that have the following:

Four years of verified civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using computer-aided software products, such as AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and Revit, to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material, at least two years of which must have been in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5362 Engineering Assistant. This experience must have been obtained within the last seven years.

Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute possession of a Certificate of Completion in drafting or computer-aided drafting from an accredited college or technical/vocational school for six months of the required four years of experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Verification of Education and Experience
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

What else should I know?

Selection Procedures
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Examination (Weight 100%) - Candidates deemed eligible will be invited to a multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. The multiple-choice exam will be administered online on a computer. Candidates will be notified of the exact date and time of the examination. This is a standardized multiple-choice examination and in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. A passing score must be achieved on this examination in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List.

Important and Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: drafting including techniques, standards, nomenclature and symbols relevant to each specialty area/ discipline and used in the preparation of engineering drawings and other graphic material.
• Ability to: perform computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, in the preparation of drawings; use mathematical functions to solve drafting, design, construction, maintenance and other problems; write reports, memos, correspondence, and complete forms; communicate orally with the general public, other city personnel, and contractors in a clear and understandable manner; process and/or review submittals from contractors, utilities, and others; supervise, schedule, assign and check the work of subordinate personnel; and use computer design tools (such as third party software).

Eligible List/Score Report
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply
Submit your application through this job ad. If needed, computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.