INTRODUCTION
Amended Schedule to Apply:
ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED DURING THE TENTATIVE AMENDED RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW:
May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012
September 7, 2012 September 21, 2012
November 2, 2012 November 16, 2012
February 1, 2013 February 15, 2013
May 3, 2013 May 17, 2013
September 6, 2013 September 20, 2013
November 8, 2013 November 22, 2013
February 7, 2014 February 21, 2014
May 2, 2014 May 16, 2014
September 5, 2014 September 19, 2014
November 3, 2014 November 18, 2014
5241 Engineer Electrical
Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional Engineering work in the field and office and supervises Engineering personnel, including consultants, engaged in such work. The essential functions of the Engineer class may vary depending on assignment and include: supervising professional and technical Engineering personnel, consultants and other related staff engaged in a variety of Engineering projects; assigning and reviewing work, analyzing workloads and budgets, and selecting, training, motivating, monitoring, evaluating and counseling staff; supervising and reviewing the preparation of documents; reviewing and analyzing bids for conformance with specifications and for award approval; negotiating and modifying contracts and resolving claims and disputes; supervising and monitoring the inspection of complex Engineering projects and organizing and supervising the activities of field inspection staff; advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment and other Engineering functions; preparing and reviewing Engineering designs, drawings and specifications; performing and reviewing difficult Engineering calculations; reviewing federal, regional and local regulations and legislation affecting Engineering work; analyzing and solving complex Engineering and process related problems; writing, reviewing and approving departmental correspondence, reports and other related documents; and conducting meetings and making presentations to staff, committees, approval agencies, clients and the general public. May act as a project engineer or resident engineer for complex projects. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five (5) years of verifiable professional Electrical Engineering experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer as a licensed Professional Engineer in the specialty you are applying for; AND
- Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Electrical engineering.
Substitution:
Candidates licensed in other states, who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented.
Working Conditions:
Some positions may require specific lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time and over uneven surfaces. Positions in this class may also be required to work specific schedules which may include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.
- Click and select the desired job announcement
- Click on Apply and read and acknowledge the information
- Click on I am a New User
- Follow instructions given on the screen
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analystTitus Whiteheadat 557-4943.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This is a continuous announcement and applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with periodic suspensions as needed. On a continuous list classification, the exam process is administered periodically and each time an exam for a classification is given, names of successful candidates are added to the existing eligibles list with an eligibility period. Names are removed from a continuous list at the end of the eligibility period.
Verification ofEducation/Experience/PE Certification:
Applicants must submit verification only when requested.
Instructions for submitting verification documents:
If requested, applicants may submit verification by one of the following methods:
Include a Document Cover Sheet to assist in identifying the class for which you are applying when submitting additional documents using any method below other than method #1. The Cover Sheet may be found at http://www.jobaps.com/sf - Select Choose a Help Topic the Print a Document Cover Sheet or you may access the Cover Sheet here: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/doccover.pdf
Applicants may submit any additional documents by:
- Upload the documents through jobaps you may upload documents by clicking the Review tab once you have filled out the online application, then click Edit; OR
- Scan the documents and send as an attachment to DHR-Engineer@sfgov.org OR
- Send the documents via U.S. postal mail to:
Department of Human Resources, Attn: 5241 Engineer - Electrical
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103; OR - Hand deliver the documents to the Department of Human Resources OR
- Fax the information to (415) 551-8945, ATTN: 5241 Engineer - Electrical
The Department of Human Resources will not be able to process applications without receiving verification if/when it is requested.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Training and Experience Evaluation:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualification will be evaluated based on the information provided in the supplemental questionnaire to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list.
Continuous recruitment/eligible list:
This is a continuous examination process. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and receive a passing evaluation of licensure and experience will have their names placed on the eligible lists in rank order.
Candidates may request an extension of eligibility two (2) weeks before their eligibility period expires. Eligibility extensions can be granted for an additional twelve (12) months. Scores and Ranks will remain the same. To request an eligibility extension, contact Titus Whitehead at:titus.whitehead@sfgov.org .
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California
Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related
Training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CONCLUSION
Notes:
Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Seven Scores (RO7). Two refusals will be allowed. The hiring department may conduct additional selection processes to make final hiring decisions.
Copies of Application Documents: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#copies
Eligible List: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#eligiblelists
The score and rank of a candidate will be finalized when the list in which the candidate becomes eligible is adopted. The names of new eligibles will be merged with existing eligible names on a continuous basis. The eligibility period for successful candidates will be twelve (12) months.
Some positions may require additional special Engineering licensing and/or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geo-technical, Environmental, Control Systems, Industrial Engineering, Cost Estimating, and Project Controls.
Some positions may require possession of a certificate issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC) or an equivalent certifying body.
Additional specialty areas may be determined at a later time.
Employment, Character and Background Investigation:
http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#Employmentbackground
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20
Drivers License requirement: Most positions require a valid Californias drivers license.
http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#license
Physical Examination: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#physical
Reasonable Accommodation Request: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#reasonableaccommodation
Qualified applicants with disabilities who need assistance in this process must contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (415) 557-4943 (voice) or, if hearing impaired, (415) 557-4810 (TDD), or in writing (specify Class 5241) at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Right to Work: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#identification
Safety Sensitive Positions Requirements: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#safetysensitive
Terms of Announcement: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#announcementsdefinitions
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#transportationsecurity
Verification of Experience: Applicants must submit verification of qualifying work experience only if and when requested. For more information on verification, please visit the following link: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification
Veterans Preference: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference
COMBINED ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIVE
Micki Callahan
Director of Human Resources
Department of Human Resources
Amended & Re-Issue Date: May 19, 2011
To Extend The Current 5241 Engineer Recruitment Window to June 3rd, 2011
Amended Issue Date: May 6, 2011
Amended To Publish The New Recruitment Schedule
Amended & Reissued: September 7, 2010 To improve and reflect the new streamlined recruitment and selection process
Announcement No.: PCS-5241-056814 - Electrical
DHR-RAS3/tlw/(415) 557-4943
BENEFITS
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retireeHealthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.
