Associate Engineer - PBCE, Building Division

Associate Engineer

The Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department is currently seeking to fill one full-time Associate Engineer vacancy in the Building Division.

The salary range for the Associate Engineer classification is $ - $. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

The Division is committed to developing, maintaining, and continually improving the quality of services and the customer experience with the goals mentioned above and the successful applicant will recognize and value these goals and qualities while striving to achieve the objectives and tasks of the classification as listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising professional engineers, architects and others concerning code requirements, engineering and planning problems arising in the preliminary design of buildings and structures.
• Examining plans, calculations and specifications for residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial buildings, including complex major structures for structural adequacy and general compliance with governing laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Making independent engineering analyses on proposed buildings when required to justify the structural safety of design, and applicable electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working closely with and giving information to professional engineers, architects, contractors and the general public regarding building, zoning and general requirements concerning buildings and structures.
• Coordinating effectively with Development Service partners e.g. Planning, Fire Prevention, Public Works, Environmental Services for plan review consistency and streamlining permit process.
• Advising building inspectors on structural, fire and life-safety challenges arising in the field during the construction of a building project.
• Instructing inspectors and technicians in the review of simple building plans.
• Performing observational review of critical structural elements of the projects under construction.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Architectural, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g. Construction Management). An EIT certificate is not acceptable as replacement for the required Bachelor's degree.

Experience :
Associate Engineers working in the Building Division as plan reviewers must have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in professional civil engineering work such as, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering with at least two (2) years of experience in design and construction of buildings.

Acceptable Substitutions : A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of professional engineering experience.

Certifications:

• Registration as a Civil Engineer or Architect with the State of California is preferred.
• Possession of International Code Council Plans Examiner certification is preferred.
• Ability to obtain Plans Examiner Certification through International Code Council within the first 6 months after hired.
• Possession of a valid State of California driver's license is required.

Form 700 requirement

This position is designated under the City's Conflict of Interest Code and/or California Government Code Section 87200 and requires disclosure of certain financial interests through the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). Upon hire and annually each spring, the incumbent must also file the Family Gift Reporting Form with Form 700, as required by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).

Other Qualifications

Job Expertise

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Analytical Thinking

Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach

Decision Making

Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Planning

Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Problem Solving

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Project Management

Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

Develops effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict…