Qureos Mentor

State of Rhode Island

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Class Definition</b></h2></div><br>
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The Rhode Island Public Defender is seeking an attorney to represent indigent clients in Rhode Island state courts. Representation may include, depending upon the area of specialty, intake processing, collection of background information concerning the client and offense, interviewing clients and witnesses, case investigation, preparation for court proceedings, legal research and writing, and any other representation functions. Representation also includes appearing in state courts and conducting criminal trials on behalf of indigent clients. Applicants must maintain frequent contact and a good working relationship with clients and possess thorough knowledge of up-to-date and relevant criminal law and procedure. The assistant public defender in this role will represent clients in either the office&rsquo;s Adult Criminal District Court Unit, Family Court Juvenile Unit, or Family Court Parental Rights Unit.<br>
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ADMINISTRATIVE:<br>
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Maintaining accurate and complete files with entries made in a timely manner, and providing such reporting as may be required. Current and thorough knowledge of corrections and community treatment programs and other resources for clients. Participating in periodic evaluations. Periodic preparation of documents supporting office programs and funding. Participating in public defender training and community programs. Intake interviews and financial eligibility determinations as required.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</b></h2></div><br>
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<p>SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Works under the general supervision of unit or division head, with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in the representation of clients assigned. Work is reviewed and evaluated periodically. Opportunities will be created to act as second-chair to gain further trial experience. CASELOAD: Caseloads may be limited in number and/or type, commensurate with skill and experience. Assignment of particularly demanding cases may be accompanied by special assistance and/or resources. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: With respect to representation in individual cases, plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of professional assistants, investigators, social workers, and administrative support staff assigned to assist. May exercise limited responsibility for assignments of cases and intake function in a particular location.</p><p>
 ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Advise and represent the legal interests of assigned clients pertaining to the technical and legal aspects in the relevant legal specialty. Represent clients at a variety of court proceedings, including but not limited to hearings, conferences, oral arguments, and trials. Provide legal assistance to inmates at the Adult Correctional Institutions, Training School, any federal penitentiary, or any state prison requesting assistance from the Office of the Public Defender for the purpose of resolving pending criminal charges. Provide technical and legal assistance to any other assistant public defender as required. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations. Respond to requests for technical and/or legal advice as assigned by supervisor(s). Remain knowledgeable about federal and state law, as relevant to the legal specialty practiced. Prepare briefs for memorandum and/or argument. Prepare legal research necessary to conduct a criminal trial or hearing.</p><p>
 Related work as required.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications for Appointment</b></h2></div><br>
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<p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws; a thorough knowledge of the problems inherent in the criminal justice field; the ability to act as advisor and/or counselor to clients assigned; the ability to meet and deal effectively with officials of the State, Court, or local prosecution; the ability to conduct special research projects; the ability to prepare detailed factual reports; and related capacities and abilities.</p><p>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p><p>
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a law school of recognized standing, and EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a practicing attorney or previous experience in a responsible position in a related field.</p><p>
 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Rhode Island Bar, or eligibility for waived admission.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@ripd.org. The Rhode Island Public Defender is an equal opportunity and diversity employer. We encourage applications from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented in the legal profession.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Staff Attorney II

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Class Definition</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</b><b>:</b> To perform complex civil engineering work in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; and to do related work as required.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SUPERVISION RECEIVED</b><b>:</b> Works under the general supervision of a superior with whom considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent professional judgment; work is reviewed upon completion for results attained, professional and technical adequacy to desired objectives and goals.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SUPERVISION EXERCISED</b><b>:</b> As required, plans, supervises and reviews the work of civil engineers, technical and clerical personnel assigned to assist.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</b></h2></div><br>
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<div>In the area of specialization indicated in the title in the class of position:</div><div><br>
On a bridge or highway construction/maintenance assignment, to supervise and participate in the inspection of all materials going into the project and of all the workmanship and practices of the contractor to see that all plans and specifications are fully observed; to furnish the contractor with all lines, grades and elevations; to make weekly estimates of work accomplished under each contract item; to check the contractor&rsquo;s payroll as to rates, time and classification of personnel; to submit reports as to progress of work and manner in which it is being performed; to submit final estimates for each contract item; to review requests by contractor for changes in the plan in accordance with delegated authority; to supervise the making of materials tests during the process of the work; and to stop the work on any item which has not been prepared according to specifications.</div><div><br>
To oversee the preparation of contract specifications for the design, construction and/or maintenance of roads and bridges; to review contracts and specifications prepared by consultants firms for use on specific projects to ensure that all items are covered are in agreement with the appropriate requirements; to review requests by contractors for changes in the plans in accordance with delegated authority; to prepare computations and cost estimates for contract proposals; and to participate in the negotiation with consulting engineers on fees covering numerous studies and design reports; for design contracts; to prepare such consultant agreements, or to exercise supervision for monitoring and evaluating contracts; to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations; to participate in reviewing and evaluating final quantities used in various construction projects; to ensure that all work accomplished and materials utilized conform with appropriate federal and state specifications and regulations; to check plans, cross sections, diagrams, sketch computation sheets and all mathematical formulas; and to supervise methods and procedure reviews that are conducted on contracts. To design all types of bridges, grade crossings, structures and approaches; to make preliminary designs and comparative alternate types of bridge structures; to make recommendations on the types of structures which may be used; to compute and prepare detailed designs of bridge and grade crossing foundations and superstructures, culverts and form work; and to prepare contract quantities and preliminary cost estimates; and to design all types of roads and road structures; to lay out center lines and curb grades; to compute vertical and horizontal curves and resultant sight distances; to design road cross section, pavement type and manner of super-relevating horizontal curves; to design drainage systems, roadway intersections and highway interchanges; to lay out right-of-way lines and prepare descriptions of land to be acquired;.</div><div><br>
To assist in exercising technical supervision over highway materials testing activities; to supervise locating, digging and sampling of test pits elected for materials survey; to evaluate the sampling of such pits and to prepare materials survey reports; to review the work of inspectors stationed at materials plants and construction projects; to perform a geotechnical review of designs and specifications of highway, bridge and other construction projects and make recommendations thereon; and to assist in materials research carried on under the supervision of a superior.</div><div><br>
To perform technical engineering work related to all phases of highway planning; to assist in the preparation of preliminary geometric designs, charts and graphs and preliminary reports on speed, no passing zones, parking, traffic signs, accidents, one-way streets, merging and through routes and related matters; and to participate in traffic movement studies, road improvement studies, road improvement priorities and related matters; to assist in supervising: the collection and analysis of field and office data covering factual records of highway physical characteristics; map drafting; and the analytical interpretation of such records and related data to programmed improvements; to assist in the planning and conducting of origin-destination studies and in other highway planning operations.</div><div><br>
To design and prepare plans, specifications and contracts for the construction of, or the maintenance and repair of, waterfront structures, such as buildings, piers, breakwaters, jetties, etc.; to make hydraulic computations; to review and process applications for approval of plans to construct and maintain structures and to do dredging in the tidewaters of the state and to construct or reconstruct dams; to inspect existing dams and other river structures and to make recommendations to assure the safety of such structures; to investigate complaints of illegal use of waterfront properties of the state and make recommendations thereon; and to do search titles prepare plans for land acquisition.</div><div><br>
To conduct hydrologic and hydrographic studies and surveys involving such activities as: compilation and evaluation of rainfall runoff yield, water consumption, and preparation of reports on watershed developments and service areas; to design and/or review construction plans for water works facilities and related water transmission and distribution systems.</div><div><br>
To do related work as required.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications for Appointment</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES</b><b>:</b> A thorough knowledge of the civil engineering principles and practices of the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position and the ability to apply such principles and practices; the ability to operate all standard engineering instruments; the ability to prepare plans for highways and bridges under class supervision; the ability to perform all computations applied to standard engineering operations; the ability to read and interpret the assigned types of civil engineering plans, maps and specifications; the ability to utilize computer technology for engineering applications; the ability to prepare accurate engineering proposals, papers, plans, and technical correspondence; the ability to understand and carry our complex oral and written instructions; ; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; the ability to write effectively and to make oral presentations; and related capacities and abilities.<br>
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 <b>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b><b>:</b><br>
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Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Civil Engineering; and<br>
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment at the level of Civil Engineer class of position in a public agency or in private industry which has provided professional experience in an area of specialization indicated in the title of this class of position.<br>
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.<br>
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<b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT</b><b>:</b> At the time of appointment must possess, at least, an Engineer-in-Training certificate of registration issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Preferred computer skills, a working knowledge of construction materials and methods. -Ability to climb a ladder -Ability to lift and carry 25 LBs up to 30 feet</div></div></div></div><p></p>

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE)

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 To serve as an attorney in a state office by providing legal advice and services; to serve as a hearing officer as assigned; and to do related work as required.
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  SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
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 Assignments are received from a superior with latitude for exercise of legal judgement and initiative; work is reviewed for results obtained and conformance to established policies, rules, regulations and provisions of law.
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  SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
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 May supervise the work of technical and clerical employees assigned to assist.
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 Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
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 To serve as a legal counsel in a state department or agency by providing legal advice and services.
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 To serve as a hearing officer in the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
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 To conduct legal research in regards to a variety of issues or the presentation of cases in court.
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 To provide legal opinions to agency staff personnel.
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 To draft rules, regulations, laws and amendments thereto.
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 To prepare detailed reports and recommendations on legal matters.
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 To develop and maintain legal services programs for client groups.
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 To represent the agency in court and to prepare the necessary briefs and legal papers.
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 To coordinate activities with other legal counsels and various state agencies.
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 To do related work as required.
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  Required Qualifications For Appointment
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  KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
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 A working knowledge of the methods, practice and procedures of governmental law; the ability to interpret the provisions of state and federal law and to prepare opinions relating thereto for use in the administration of the functions of the department; the ability to function as a hearing officer; the ability to prepare briefs, rulings and miscellaneous legal documents; the ability to draft rules and regulations having the force and effect of law while remaining consistent with the purpose and provisions of the law; the ability to exercise independent judgement in making decisions in unusual cases involving legal matters; the ability to prepare detailed reports and recommendations; and related capacities and abilities.
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  Education And Experience
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 Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited Law School; and
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  Experience:
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 Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible capacity within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules regulations, polices and decisions.
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  Or,
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 any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
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  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 Applicant must be a active member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment.
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 Supplemental Information
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 Experience advising private, public sector or non-profit clients on energy technologies, environmental and/or climate change subjects.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
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   Minimum of 2+ years of experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, public, or non-profit legal setting that may involve energy, environmental, and/or climate change subjects.
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   Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, subcontracts, and amendments, ensuring alignment with the agency&rsquo;s goals and statutory requirements.
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   Assist staff with drafting, reviewing, and negotiate all memorandum of understandings with state agencies, quais-state agencies, municipalities, schools, non-profits and utilities.
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   Assist staff with drafting, reviewing, and negotiate all possible non-disclosure agreements with utilities involving sensitive data or customer information.
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   Review and assist staff with all state and federal energy grant awards to ensure contract terms support programmatic and financial objectives.
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   Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements, including Rhode Island-specific contracting processes and compliance obligations.
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   Engaging with respective staffs from the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers and Public Utilities Commission on energy program and docket subjects, including the annual state energy efficiency and renewable energy growth programs.
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   Participate and assist staff in all Public Utilities Commission in-person docket proceedings relevant to the Office.
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   Act as the primary point of contact for other government agencies, resolving contract-related issues promptly and professionally.
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   Assisting staff with the full contract lifecycle of state and federal energy funding, including implementation, monitoring, amendments, and closeout, while maintaining a comprehensive repository of contract record.
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   Provide support to the Office of Energy Resources Administrator with the state energy efficiency programs, including review of the annual state energy efficiency program plans and also providing staff support (examples: meeting minutes, presentations) and attendance at the state&rsquo;s energy efficiency council meetings.
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 For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
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 Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
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 This position requires that the applicant be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and that the applicant maintain such membership as a condition of employment. Are you currently a member of the RI Bar?
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LEGAL COUNSEL

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Class Definition</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: </b>To perform moderately complex engineering work in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; to assist a civil engineer or engineering technician of a higher rank in the supervision of a subordinate staff of engineering technicians in the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position; and, to do related work as required.<br>
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<div><b>SUPERVISION RECEIVED: </b>Works under the supervision of a civil engineer or engineering technician of a higher rank, involving the exercise of independent judgment in the application of the basic principles of engineering; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for results obtained.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: </b>Assists a superior in the supervision of a staff of subordinate engineering technicians and/or other personnel assigned to assist.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Under supervision, in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position:<br>
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<b>Materials: </b>To assist a civil engineer or an engineering technician of higher rank in the supervision of a staff of subordinate Engineering Technicians engaged in materials testing activities; to take and test samples of aggregates, mixes, asphalt, steel and other materials used in highway or bridge construction; to prepare materials test reports; to assist in reviewing the work of Engineering Technicians of lower rank, stationed at materials plants, construction projects and the central laboratory, or to perform such work as assigned; to assist in conducting materials research.<br>
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To do related work as required.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications for Appointment</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:</b>
</div><div>A working knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of civil engineering applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge in the use of current computer software, such as Microsoft Office; a working knowledge of the basic materials, elements or products commonly used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge of, and the ability to apply the basic principles of the systems of measurement applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge of the field equipment, instruments, techniques and procedures applicable to the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; a working knowledge of the procedures, rules, guidelines and standards used in the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering plans, maps and drawings; the ability to supervise the work of engineering technicians and others engaged in either design and/or construction or maintenance, or materials testing; and related capacities and abilities.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</b>:
</div><div>Education: Graduation from a community college or technical institute, or completion of two years of study in an accredited college including the successful completion of courses in mathematics, construction management, computer-aided drafting, civil engineering technology, and/or structural drafting; and
</div><div>Experience: At least three (3) years of employment as an engineering technician in a public agency or in private industry which has provided responsible experience in an area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position.</div><div>
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b>
</div><div>1. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator&rsquo;s license as a condition of employment.
</div><div>2. Must be physically fit to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician&rsquo;s certificate.
</div><div>3. At the time of appointment and continually thereafter, employees in the Surveyor-In-Training classification must possess a valid certificate from the R.I. Board of Registration for Land Surveyors.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Background in construction materials testing and/or construction procedures.</div><div><br>
The successful candidate may be required to work alternate schedules including nights and overtime based on the work being inspected.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III (MATERIALS)

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Staff Attorney II

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE)

LEGAL COUNSEL

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III (MATERIALS)