Senior Civil Engineer

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application will result in disqualification.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY
The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.
The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at

THE POSITION
Under general direction, to be in charge of a major engineering, construction, maintenance, or related activity; to help plan major engineering projects and to supervise the work of professional and sub-professional engineering personnel; and to do related work as required.
Senior Civil Engineers have a continuing responsibility for the quality and quantity of the work of a unit, as well as other supervisory duties, as distinguished from the next lower level, Associate Civil Engineers, who generally have responsibility for projects. The unit under a Senior Civil Engineer is relatively homogeneous, whereas higher-level supervisors, such as Principal Civil Engineers, are responsible for several such units, covering a variety of functions.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Senior Civil Engineer (#2025)

IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for the Senior Civil Engineer in Flood Control Watershed Planning Section will possess proven experience and knowledge of:

1. Hydrology and hydraulics principles and practices
2. Hydrology and hydraulics studies and analyses, report writing
3. Consultant contract administration and project management
4. State and Federal regulations and requirements related to water resources and funding
5. Hydrologic and hydraulics software and programs

VACANCY
Flood Control Watershed Planning Services
Responsible for managing the Flood Control Watershed Planning Section, including staff and consultants; overseeing the Public Works Agency’s geographic information system (GIS); and overseeing the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s hydrologic and hydraulic data management program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I
Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year of experience in the classification of Associate Civil Engineer, or in an equivalent or higher engineering classification in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering.

AND
Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer.

OR The equivalent of four (4) years of progressively responsible, full-time professional civil engineering experience, at least two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Certificate and License: Possession of a valid License as a Professional Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

1. Principles and practices of civil engineering.
2. Engineering mathematics and economics, stress analysis, hydrology, and hydraulic design.
3. Methods and equipment used in engineering construction, maintenance, surveying, and proper use of construction materials.
4. Transportation engineering.
5. Laws and policies relating to the future development of road and flood control facilities.
6. Subdivision Map Act.
7. County Ordinances and Guidelines.

Ability to:

1. Written Communication.
2. Oral Communication.
3. Decision Making.
4. Leadership.
5. Planning and Organization.
6. Management Control.
7. Budget Analysis.
8. Flexibility.
9. Performing under pressure.
10. Building and maintaining positive working relationships.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
A review of the applicants’ application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates’ final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website,

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

1. Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2024
2. Review of Minimum Qualifications: October 17, 2024
3. Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of November 18, 2024
4. Notification of Exam Results: Week of November 25, 2024
5. Department Selection Interview: Late December 2024 - Early January 2025

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website,

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to:

For your Health & Well-Being

1. Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
2. Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
3. Vision or Vision Reimbursement
4. Share the Savings
5. Basic Life Insurance
6. Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
7. Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
8. County Allowance Credit
9. Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
10. Short-Term Disability Insurance
11. Long-Term Disability Insurance
12. Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
13. Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

1. Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
2. Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

1. 12 paid holidays
2. Floating Holidays
3. Vacation and sick leave accrual
4. Vacation purchase program
5. Management Paid Leave
6. Catastrophic Sick Leave
7. Pet Insurance
8. Commuter Benefits Program
9. Guaranteed Ride Home
10. Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
11. Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
12. Child Care Resources
13. 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

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NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box and are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: | Phone: 510-272-6393

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.