Description
DEADLINE TO APPLY: First Review – Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works and Utilities is comprised of six divisions that work collaboratively to develop, build, operate, and maintain Hayward’s infrastructure. The Department is responsible for providing engineering and transportation support to City operating departments and divisions and for implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, all while providing excellent customer service to the community.
This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Transportation Engineer level depending on experience and possession of professional engineer certification.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Civil Engineer – The primary focus of this classification is performing journey level professional engineering in the transportation engineering series.
Monthly rate: $8,762.00 – $10,655.20
Associate Civil Engineer – The primary focus of this classification is to perform more difficult and complex transportation engineering work and supervise the work of Assistant Transportation Engineers and Engineering Technicians performing related work.
Monthly rate: $10,172.93 – $12,348.27
Incumbents may advance from the Assistant Transportation Engineer to the Associate Transportation Engineer level, as recommended by their supervisor and approved by the Director of Public Works, as they learn City and departmental practices and procedures. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope and assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision. Advancement to the higher classification requires gaining the knowledge, skill, experience and credentials that meet the qualifications for that class and demonstrating the ability to consistently perform the work of the higher classification.
Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
A complete can be found at www.hayward-ca.gov.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of this position would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain them would be:
ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Experience: Two (2) years in engineering related to transportation engineering or closely related field.
Education: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Traffic Engineering from a recognized college or university.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License at the time of employment.
Ability to obtain an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers within one year of hire.
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Experience: Three (3) years of engineering experience in transportation with one (1) year of the experience being after acquiring the Professional Engineering License.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in transportation engineering or closely related field.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s license at time of appointment. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Traffic Engineer in the State of California.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Supplemental Information
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
One (1) Year
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, the required licenses, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire*, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Be sure to scan and attach a copy of the required documents to your online application. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, and/or written examination.
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NEOGOV/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2020 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please click here.
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing ‘see resume’ or ‘N/A’ is not a sufficient response. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
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Please indicate which position you are interested in and qualified for (check as many as applicable).
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Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License?
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Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?
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Do you possess a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Traffic Engineer in the State of California?
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Please describe your experience in responding to citizen complaints and providing information to the general public.
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Please describe your experience in preparing transportation engineering plans, including cost estimates.
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Please describe your experience designing transportation engineering projects, including specifications for traffic signals, street signs, street lighting, and parking facilities.
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Describe your experience preparing applications for state and federal grant funding.
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Describe your experience in reviewing traffic control plans.
Required Question
Agency City of Hayward
Address 777 B Street
Hayward, California, 94541
Phone 510-583-4500
Website http://www.hayward-ca.gov
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