Associate Engineer - Public Works

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership and management of the Materials Testing Laboratory. Assists Senior Engineer in the preparation and monitoring of operating and capital budgets. Coordinates and maintains ongoing laboratory accreditation activities to ensure compliance with AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) and Caltrans requirements.

Reviews materials submittal, construction plans and specifications for compliance with City pavement and construction material standards. Prepares cost estimates for construction projects and other engineering related projects. Prepares and manages professional consultant agreements for testing and inspection services to augment MTL's testing capacity and expertise.

Evaluates and implements innovative construction material technologies to support Department of Transportation and Public Works construction activities. Develops material specifications for Department of Transportation and Public Works. Researches and implements new test methods to expand Lab capabilities.

Acts as a subject matter expert for construction materials and methods. Prepares Performance Appraisals for the non-management employees. Serves as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), managing the MTL's nuclear gauge testing equipment and licensing requirements to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Serves as the Senior Engineer during the Senior Engineer's absence. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline or possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate. Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience. 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.

Required Licensing: Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline may be required for some positions. Possession of a valid State of California driver's license is required. Other licenses or certifications may be required for particular positions Physical requirement : Possess ability to: Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, walking, and standing on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements; Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers, and the public.

When assigned to an office environment, possess ability to: Operate, access, enter, and retrieve data using standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer or tablet; Read printed materials and a computer screen; Communicate in person and over the telephone; Be exposed to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.

When assigned to field inspection, possess ability to: Work in and inspect changing site conditions and work in progress; Perform light to medium physical work, including climbing/descending ladders; Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confined workspaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous physical substances, fumes, odors, gases, dust, and air contaminants; Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment Form 700 requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions.

You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. 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.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Creativity - Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.

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; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Supervision -Sets effective long and short-term goals based on good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at charmaine.guerrero@sanjoseca.gov Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.

Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments.

If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews.

However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees.

This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

01 We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.

Application responses and interview answers must reflect the candidate's own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

Yes, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement regarding the use of AI in the application and interview process. 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED) College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units) College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units) College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units) College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units) College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree Other None of the above 03 This position may require a State of California Driver's License.

Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license. State of CA, Class A Driver's License State of CA, Class B Driver's License State of CA, Class C Driver's License I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.

I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one 04 An acceptable education substitution for the Associate Engineer position is one (1) year experience of professional engineering experience. If you meet the acceptable substitution for this position, please describe in detail. 05 How many years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience do you possess?

Fewer than 3 years More than 3 years 06 Please describe three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience. Include where you gained the experience, the length of time and duties at each position. 07 Do you possess technical expertise and experience in construction materials testing services in support of project delivery?

If yes, please list the major projects you have been involved in and describe your role in supporting project delivery. 08 Please describe the direct supervisory or lead experience you have had. Include the length of time you supervised or led staff, the number of employees under your direct supervision, a description of your methods for developing your em