Engineering Geologist

EXAM NUMBER: C4371Q

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). Filing will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED
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AN ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Conducts engineering geology investigations by acting as project manager, technical lead, technical peer reviewer; determining needs and requirements pertaining to the investigation (e.g., scope of work, design of an exploration program, selection of suitable exploratory techniques); reviewing and interpreting geologic and environmental materials.
• Provides construction services by preparing and reviewing memos (e.g., Preliminary Environmental Site Screening Memo) for all construction projects; reviewing design plans and specifications and conducting in-construction inspections for a variety of construction projects.
• Ensures the technical integrity of developments (e.g., single family, multifamily, commercial, subdivision) by reviewing engineering reports (e.g., engineering geology and geotechnical); reviewing grading and/or building plans and ensuring the integration of consultant’s recommendations; conducting site visits and making assessments of site conditions.
• Supervises Engineering Geology Assistant series by assigning work; monitoring and reviewing work performance and productivity; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring adherence to timelines, schedules; motivating, training, coaching, and mentoring staff; conducting staff meetings.
• Prepares and reviews reports (e.g., engineering geology, geotechnical, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) by gathering and organizing information obtained from various sources (e.g., maps, database, aerial photographs, literature, field investigations); compiling data (e.g., findings); performing calculations.
• Interacts with variety of individuals (e.g., subordinate staff, peers, management, public) by communicating information verbally (e.g., in-person, phone, communication platform (e.g., Teams); and/or in writing (e.g., email, smartphone); participating on technical committees (e.g., MIDAS, RCODS, GIFT) and safety committees (e.g., confined space, excavation safety); participating in project meetings, discussions, and other communications.
• Employs safe work practices by wearing protective equipment (e.g. safety footwear, safety vest, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, protective clothing and/or gloves, sun protection, kneepads, respirator); attending Division Quarterly Safety Meetings; reading safety handouts, safety data sheets (SDS), policies, memos, etc.; staying up to date on industry’s best practices.
• Assists division management by participating in hiring and promotion processes and making recommendations on policies and procedures in order to enhance overall operational efficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: California State Certificate of Registration as an Engineering Geologist*.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
* A valid State of California Registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) holding the certification in Engineering Geology (EG) will also be accepted.

PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III - Moderate:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

This examination will consist of TWO parts:

PART I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 60%, assessing:

• Reading Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to…