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This position will be open until filled.  The next review of applications will take place during the week of July 18, 2022.

The Position (One Vacancy) 
Associate Engineers report to the Senior Engineer and have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of engineering projects related to wastewater conveyance/treatment, and resource recovery infrastructure. Associate Engineers will work in an interactive team environment with multiple departments throughout the District to implement capital and operational projects. They will serve as project manager for planning and design projects acting as a liaison between the District team and consultants, coordinating with regulatory agencies as needed, and guiding the overall direction of projects. As District representatives for construction projects, Associate Engineers coordinate ongoing construction activities with District staff and other stake- holders, evaluate construction contract change orders, coordinate field design changes, and actively engage in the commissioning of new infrastructure.

Under general supervision, Associate Engineers perform professional engineering project work in conformance with procedures, policies, approved civil engineering methods and professional techniques, applicable standards, legal, and technical requirements.

Project Management:
Plans and manages approved capital improvement projects of wastewater treatment plant, collection systems, pump stations, water treatment and distribution systems, and related facilities. Coordinates assigned capital projects with other departments and outside agencies. Develops and manages budgets, records costs, and schedules of assigned projects. Manages the selection of consultants for assigned projects including development of requests for proposals, preparation of scope of work and negotiation of agreements.Prepares recommendations to the governing board on projects and makes oral and written presentations. Analyzes billings and progress payment requests and recommends payment. Researches and obtains project required legal, regulatory and technical materials. Obtains information and produces documents needed to arrange change orders and other alterations of approved contracts. Coordinates CEQA compliance for projects.

Engineering Studies and Designs:
Prepares and conducts detailed engineering field studies, cost estimates and reports to identify future facility needs and as required to prepare capital improvement projects for implementation. Researches and prepares information and data for engineering projects involving the application of multiple legal, technical, or regulatory requirements. Performs engineering design work including preparing drawings, exhibits, maps and other project materials.

OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES

Prepares information for budget requests and special projects. Participates in the general housekeeping and administrative record keeping operations of the department. Assumes responsibility for covering a part of the work assignments of other engineering staff during short absences as assigned. Facilitates and participates in teams engaged with process and customer service improvements, cross-training, and team performance evaluations. Prepares and presents formal reports and recommendations as appropriate. Participates in District committees and staff functions. Performs other assigned work consistent with the responsibilities assigned to the classification and necessary to effective department and District operations.

Applicants interested in this position are encouraged to submit a completed Delta Diablo Employment Application. All material must be submitted on-line at www.deltadiablo.org. The position will be open until filled. This recruitment process will establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill a vacancy in the Engineering Services Department. A resume may be included but does not substitute for a completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be screened to determine who met the minimum qualifications. Those candidates whose application indicates their experience and/or education are best suited to meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the examination and/or interview process beginning in late September. The decisions of the District are final.

All applicants shall receive written notification regarding the results of the review process. The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. All final candidates for employment with the District are subject to a criminal background, credit and reference check. Successful candidates not currently employed in a regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen to be considered for employment.

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