ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works supports the Board of Supervisors’ goals and priorities of enhancing community infrastructure and efficient delivery of public services. Public Works achieves this through its six major operating divisions of Administration, Engineering, Survey, Development Services, Morgan Heavy Equipment Shop and Operations/Roads. The Department strives to be the leading Public Works Department through innovative stewardship of infrastructure and environment.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time
Oral Examination: On a continuous basis
THE POSITION
Public Works Engineering Division is looking for a candidate with strong leadership qualities that will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment to work in the Design, Traffic, or Construction Engineering Division. This candidate should be technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering and engineering related to project management, public works design, and construction methods. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing, and be able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups, including community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public. This candidate should be customer focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, other county departments, engineers, contractors and in coordinating with other agencies when necessary. The ideal candidate will carry through assignments with independence and thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward. Lastly, it is desirable for candidate to have knowledge and experience utilizing federal funds on transportation related projects and familiarity with the Local Assistance Manual (LAPM) but not required.
This is the first registered level in the Engineer/Civil Engineer series. Incumbents are assigned difficult and complex projects given latitude for exercising independent judgement and initiative in completing assignments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to Mid-Management/Supervisory bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subjected to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
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Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
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Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
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Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS
Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.
DISCLAIMER
Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.
