The Position
Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers! This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/19/24, 8/2/24 (final)Under direction, incumbents in this class serve as Resident Engineers by providing construction management services, including inspection and quality assurance, scheduling, cost control, and contract compliance on a single, complex public works project or multiple projects of less complexity. As the Resident Engineer, the Construction ... more details
The Position
Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers!
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
7/19/24, 8/2/24 (final)
Under direction, incumbents in this class serve as Resident Engineers by providing construction management services, including inspection and quality assurance, scheduling, cost control, and contract compliance on a single, complex public works project or multiple projects of less complexity. As the Resident Engineer, the Construction Management Supervisor is responsible for ensuring projects are constructed per plans and specifications, and in accordance with prudent construction management procedures.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of construction inspection.
Principles and practices of contract administration.
Principles of supervision and administration.
Construction project scheduling, cost estimating, materials, and claims analysis.
Construction methods and techniques.
Construction Change Order review and preparation.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to construction to include the Public Contract Code.
Various computer software programs used for construction management.
Ability to
Plan, supervise, direct and coordinate the work of staff assigned to construction projects.
Prepare technical reports.
Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Understand, interpret and enforce compliance with plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract provisions.
Inspect materials and workmanship for safety hazards or construction problems
Prepare project budgets.
Maintain effective relationships with County employees, consultants and contractors.
Select, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Effectively present solutions and options to construction problems.
Write and review Change Orders, board letters, claims, correspondence to contractors, reports, specifications and contract documents.
Make written and verbal presentations to civic groups, official bodies, and the general public in order to provide information on the status of construction projects.
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either: 1. Two years of full-time experience performing the duties equivalent to the class of Construction Management Specialist in Sacramento County service.
Or: 2. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management or in engineering.
And
Three years of full-time experience acting as a Resident Engineer or Project Manager on public works construction projects. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Requirements
Driver's License: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver’s License may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements: Occasionally walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above the shoulder. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work in an office setting or field project trailer with limited amenities. Incumbents also are required to work out-of-doors and in all kinds of weather.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12)months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
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