Supervising Professional Engineer
SALARY: $8,600 - $10,428 / month
FILING DEADLINE: January 8 through January 29, 2021 (3 weeks)
THE POSITION
Under direction, a Supervising Professional Engineer will plan, coordinate, and supervise the operation of an engineering section, involving design, investigation, development and construction of public and private structures, mechanical equipment, and systems.
One vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works in the areas of Traffic Planning and Land Planning. The position will be tasked with duties including, but not limited to: supervision of staff; review and approval of site plans, maps, and traffic studies; preparation of agreements, fee assessments and updates, and City Council reports; and representation of division at City Council, Planning Commission and community meetings.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Valid registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of California at time of application (Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer license is required), AND Three (3) years of professional engineering experience.
NOTE: A copy of your Professional Engineer License must be uploaded into your Careers Home attachments. This position also requires the possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
Application review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the Oral Examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.
Oral Exam – 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate each candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of FEBRUARY 15, 2021.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
EOE
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
BENEFITS:
UNIT 13 Classification – City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)
RETIREMENT: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. The City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. One family option available that requires no additional premium payments from the employee.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care costs.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Increase your retirement savings with our 457 plan.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Twenty (20) days per year of Annual Leave with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE CLICK ON THE GREEN "APPLY EXTERNALLY" BUTTON TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.