Join us in shaping the future of San Mateo County! The Planning and Building Department is dedicated to achieving a better future for the County and its communities. The Department prepares and enforces land use plans and regulations, addresses housing and transportation needs, and permits and inspects new development. Together, these functions contribute to protecting public health and safety, preserving natural resources, advancing equity for all residents, and enhancing the overall quality of life in San Mateo County.

The County of San Mateo Planning & Building Department is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Associate Drainage Engineer.

Under general supervision, perform a variety of professional civil engineering services in such areas as planning and design of private and public planning and building projects, including residential and commercial buildings, parks, and landscaping projects.

Associate Engineer is the journey level class of this series responsible for routine office or field projects. Employees are expected to be fully competent to independently perform a full range of duties requiring a high level of technical expertise, and some periodic supervisory responsibilities. Employees may also serve as a resident engineer on construction projects.

The ideal candidate will possess and have knowledge of:

• Stormwater management and treatment practices, including green infrastructure and low impact development measures to reduce runoff and prevent stormwater pollution.
• C.3 and C.6 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

Examples Of Duties

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Gather, compile and compute data using engineering, drafting and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
• Conduct drainage plan review on planning and building permit applications.
• Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
• Perform duties as chief of party engaged in making surveys.
• Prepare designs, plans and specifications for routine projects.
• Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
• Ensure County compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Update ordinances, regulations, and policy manuals as needed to comply with changing State, regional, and local requirements.
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards and federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Associate Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, three or more years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Licensure/Certification:

Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of May 6 - May 9, 2024

Civil Service Panel Interview: May 15 and/or 16, 2024