Salary : $8,734.27 - $10,618.40 MonthlyLocation : Torrance, CAJob Type: Permanent Full-timeJob Number: 23053132Department: PUBLIC WORKSOpening Date: 05/23/2023Closing Date: ContinuousDESCRIPTIONWE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Associate Engineer to be part of the Public Works Department's Engineering Division Team!The DepartmentThe Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The Department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic signals, sewers, waste collection, and water systems.The DivisionThe Engineering Division is responsible for the development and implementation of several and various infrastructure projects included in the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Division's duties include: planning and budgeting for new projects; securing outside (i.e. federal, state, grant) funding; engineering design, administration of public bidding; and construction management of each project. The Division also provides traffic engineering services for the City including traffic studies, traffic signal system management, responding to citizen traffic requests and making traffic striping and signage improvements citywide in compliance with state standards.The PositionUnder direction from the Engineering Manager, the Associate Engineer manages specific municipal engineering projects; develops, monitors, and updates project schedules; and prepares and administers professional engineering and professional service contracts.The Associate Engineer also reviews and recommends the approval of engineering plans, drawings and specifications, cost estimates, contract provisions, legal descriptions, and maps; coordinates projects with other City departments, agencies and utilities as required; and reviews plans, specifications and estimates for transportation capital improvements.For more information about the duties of this position, QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in engineering and three years professional engineering field and office experience. (Experience or training in engineering computer applications is desirable.)License and/or CertificatesMust possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license. A valid certificate of registration issued by the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, formally known as California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, is desirable.Ideal CandidateIn addition to the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will possess the following:
- Managed at least 3 major public works projects and the related consultant contracts within the last 3 years;
- Valid certificate of registration issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers (Civil preferred);
- Experience or training in engineering computer applications;
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Outstanding public relations skills;
- Excellent organizational skills; and
- Self-Motivated.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position(s) is/are filled. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:Panel Interview : Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled)SPECIAL NOTESVisit to find out more information about our community. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) ###-#### before the test date. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.City of Torrance Inclusion StatementThe City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR ENGINEERS & TORRANCE FISCAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (TFEA)Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.4.9) The City's monthly contribution for health insurance effective 1/6/19 is as follows: EE Only EE +1 EE +2 or moreFull time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96Part- time(hired prior to 1/1/08) $493.11 $924.91 $1,277.43Part-time(hired after 1/1/08) $362.57 $628.31 $847.19The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverageCity provides a $50,000 life insurance policyPremium Pay (sec. 3.1)Varies by position and assignment. (See section 3.1 and 3.2) Night Shift Differential (sec.3.2.1 and 3.5.1)Full time employees paid 5% above base hourly pay when or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 5:00 p.m. or before 7:30 a.m. Educational Incentive Premiums (sec. 3.6.1)ENGINEERS: (Premiums paid above base pay, per hour. Total educational premiums not to exceed 12% combined)
- International Code Council (ICC) certificate: 4%
- 2% for each additional certificate, maximum of 12%
- Loss of 2% for each year's delay for failure to maintain certification
- LEED AP certificates (LEED AP, LEED AP BD+C, LED AP Homes, LEED AP ND): 2.5%
- Build It Green Certification (Green Point Advisor, Green Point Rater): 2.5%
Holidays (Sec 4.1)13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday directly following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)Vacation/Annual Leave (Sec. 4.2)Engineers (Accrual rate per month):Year 1: 6.58 hours; Year 2: 7.21 hours; Year 3: 7.87 hours; Year 4: 8.54 hours; Years 5-6: 10.54 hours; Years 7 -9: 11.21 hours; Years 10 -20: 14.56 hours; Years 21 - 24: 15.88 hours; Year 25+: 18.54 hoursTFEA (Accrual rate per month):Year 1: 6.57 hours; Year 2: 7.51 hours; Year 3: 8.17 hours; Year 4: 8.84 hours; Years 5-9: 10.84 hours; Years 10 -20: 14.19 hours; Years 21 - 24: 15.51 hours; Year 25+: 16.17 hoursSick Leave/ Personal Leave (sec.4.3)Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month to a maximum of 600 hours accrued sick leave. *Two work shifts of sick/vacation leave may be used for personal leave. Bereavement Leave (sec 4.6)Three (3) working shifts with pay (Additional leave, up to 2 additional working shifts for travel 300 miles or more for eligible family members) Disability Insurance (sec 4.9)Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD) Retiree Insurance (Sec. 4.9)TFEA only: City will pay $51/month for retirees who continue health insurance coverage in one of the PERS health insurance plansRetirement (sec. 4.10)PERS 2%@55,Employees hired before 1/11/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*Employees hired on or after 1/11/2011 pay 7% EPMC**Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)PERS 2@62 New members hired on or after January 1, 2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation. Uniform Allowance (sec. 4.11.1) FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER & SENIOR FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER ONLY: $107.50 every 6 months (Paid June and December). Tool and Educational Materials Allowance (sec.4.12.1)ENGINEERS ONLY:$175 per year (Paid in February).Licenses and Certificates (sec. 4.14.1)ENGINEERS ONLY:$220/year for license/certificates with recurrent fees: Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Land Surveyor, and American Institute of Certified Planners.Shoe Allowance (4.15.1)ENGINEERS ONLY: $135 per year (Paid in September) for employees required to wear safety shoes or bootsDeferred Compensation Plan (Sec. 4.13.B)A voluntarily 457 plan is available to all employees.Employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(a) plan upon completion of one year service. Retirement Health Savings Plan (sec 4.13.C)Any hours under or equal to 600 (sick) and 600 (vacation) will be deposited into the ICMA-RC RHSP Plan, for retiring and separating employees. The remaining balance up to limits allowed by law will be disbursed into the City's 457 plan or be paid in cash.01 The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state see resume or see application to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
02 I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
03 Do you have a bachelor's degree in Engineering?
04 Are you registered with the state of California as a professional engineer?
05 How many years of full-time experience do you have working as an engineer, both in the field and in an office environment?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
06 Do you have experience or training in engineering computer applications? If yes, briefly describe your relevance experience or training. If no, please type N/A 07 Describe your experience with managing municipal capital improvement projects (i.e. street, sewer, storm drain, water main, or traffic signals/striping). In your response, list your three most recent significant municipal projects. For each project, describe the project scope, budget, funding source(s), your role, and any other relevant project management experience. If no experience, type N/A. 08 This position requires the individual to manage multiple capital projects and special projects, when assigned. Describe your experience and methods of how you manage your work assignments to ensure you complete them by an established deadline. If no experience, type N/A. 09 Typically, there are several non-General fund funding sources used to fund capital improvement projects. Discuss your knowledge and experience with various types of funds and how you identify them for use on various projects. If no experience, type N/A. 10 Discuss your experience in construction management of municipal capital improvement projects. If no experience, type N/A. 11 This position requires the individual to supervise professional and technical engineering staff. Describe your most recent experience with supervision. Additionally, describe your most recent experience with preparing performance evaluations for staff you supervise. If no experience, type N/A. 12 Discuss your experience in preparing agenda items for City Council, City Commission and/or board meetings. Describe your experience with making public speaking presentations at City Council, City Commission and/or board meetings. If no experience, type N/A. Required Question