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APSI Construction Management

<div>Title: Construction Manager (Electrical Engineer)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Name of Project: San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA, 94121
Client: Veteran Affairs
Due Date: ASAP
Pay Range: $130,000 - $155,000 per year plus benefits
Position Overview
Provide Construction Management (CM) services to support the San Francisco construction program consisting of multiple projects at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in San Francisco, CA. The CM services will support the following construction projects on the SFVAMC, Fort Miley Campus (Project summaries are attached):
<ul><li>Building 8 Correct Seismic Deficiencies</li>
<li>Building 40 New Research Building and Advanced Demolition &amp; Construction</li>
<li>Building 6 Correct Seismic Deficiencies</li>
<li>Buildings 3, 5, 7, 11</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Demonstrate knowledge of basic aspects of commercial hospital electrical construction, including but not limited to underground electrical installation, high and low voltage power distribution, emergency engine generators and transfer switches, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, and installation of special medical equipment.</li>
<li>Possess knowledge of low voltage systems, including fire alarm, telecommunication and data distribution, nurse call and code blue systems, motion intrusion detection, two-way radio, security management and access control, public address, master antenna TV, and HVAC direct digital controls.</li>
<li>Understand and oversee conveying systems such as electric dumbwaiters and materials lifts, electric traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, pneumatic tube systems, and uniform dispensing equipment.</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of electrical design and installation for specialized medical and laboratory equipment, including MRI, PET, CT, audiometric booths, fume hoods, and sterilization equipment.</li>
<li>Prepare and review cost estimates and take-offs for contract modifications.</li>
<li>Determine compliance of workmanship, materials, equipment, and installed work with contract requirements and industry standards.</li>
<li>Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of applicable building, safety, and environmental codes.</li>
<li>Coordinate and integrate work with other disciplines, demonstrating a working knowledge of environmental, civil, safety, architectural, and structural fields.</li>
<li>Understand and apply governmental contracting procedures, principles, guidelines, and public law in all project-related activities.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited institution, or current licensure to practice in the United States.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.</li>
<li>At least 5 years of experience inspecting electrical construction projects including large complex renovation projects. Federal and medical experience is a plus, but not preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience reviewing design and construction plans to verify alignment with existing site conditions.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve unforeseen site and design challenges, providing cost-effective and technically sound solutions.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience conducting inspections and assessments of medical and administrative buildings to identify deficiencies, issues, and overall physical condition.</li>
<li>Strong communication and technical writing skills, with proficiency in a variety of software tools for project monitoring, documentation, and reporting.</li></ul></div>

Construction Manager (Electrical Engineer)

City and County of San Francisco

<div>Company Description 
THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM 
 
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth &amp; innovation, urban development, arts &amp; entertainment, as well as social issues &amp; change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.<ul><li>
Application Opening: October 9, 2025</li><li>
Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM</li><li>
Annual Salary: $ 111,618 to 135,642</li></ul> 

Job Description 
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.
Examples of Major and Essential Duties:
1. Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
2. Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings.
3. Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
4. Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
5. Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
6. Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
7. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
8. Prepares correspondence and minutes.
9. Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. 
Qualifications 
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Electrical Engineering.
OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Electrical Engineering AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). 
OR
3. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Notes: 
A) Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications. Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination.
Candidates who successfully pass the examination for this recruitment and are within six months of graduation will be placed on the eligible list under general waiver and will not be eligible to compete for positions until verification of graduation is received, reviewed and approved by the Department of Human Resources engineering analyst. Eligibles under general waiver are responsible for providing a diploma, transcript or notice from the school's Registrar verifying successful completion of the degree program. Once approved, the analyst will e-mail the candidate that their waiver has been removed and the candidate will be eligible to compete in future certifications for the remaining duration of the eligible list.
B) Most positions also require a valid California driver license. 

Verification of Education and Experience: 
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 
 
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one&rsquo;s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 
FLEXIBLE STAFFING - Promotional Opportunities under the Flexible Staffing Program:
 
Permanent incumbents in class 5201 Junior Engineer are eligible to advance to positions in the Assistant Engineer class after obtaining an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, completing one year of satisfactory service with a performance evaluation of competent and effective as a Junior Engineer within the same department, and with the approval of the Appointing Officer. Promotion to the Assistant Engineer class is not automatic.
Flexible Staffing lists will be established for class 5203 Assistant Engineer when the incumbent has met the following requirements:<ul><li>
permanent civil service appointment as a 5201;</li><li>
completion of one year of satisfactory service as a permanent civil service 5201;</li><li>
certification as an Engineer-in-Training; and</li><li>
the department requests to flexibly promote an incumbent into an approved budgeted position.</li></ul> 

SELECTION PROCEDURES 
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates may be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Electrical Engineering Written Examination: (Weight 100%): Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice exam to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in one or more of the following job related areas as appropriate. These areas may include, but not be limited to: Knowledge of Ethics and Professional Practice; Knowledge of Engineering Economics; Knowledge of Engineering Sciences; Knowledge of Circuit Analysis; Knowledge of Linear Systems; Knowledge of Electronics; Knowledge of Power; Knowledge of Electromagnetics; Knowledge of Control Systems; Knowledge of Commutations and Computer Networks; Knowledge of Digital Systems; and Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
This is a standardized written multiple-choice examination. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. This multiple-choice exam will be administered either on a computer or in a paper format. The type of format will depend on the size of the qualified applicant pool. Qualified candidates will be notified of the type of exam format in their exam appointment notification.
Your score will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to re-take this test. If the selection process for a future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes this exam your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the test is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.
Note: A passing score must be achieved on all examination components in order to be placed on the Eligible List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific procedures to make final hiring decisions.
Candidates scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. 
Additional Information 
Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city&rsquo;s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. 
 
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights 
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 
 
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:<ul><li>
Information About the Hiring Process</li><li>
Conviction History</li><li>
Employee Benefits Overview</li><li>
Equal Employment Opportunity</li><li>
Disaster Service Worker</li><li>
ADA Accommodation</li><li>
Veterans Preference</li><li>
Right to Work</li><li>
Copies of Application Documents</li>
Diversity Statement 
<li>
</li></ul>HOW TO APPLY 
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jaclyn Lerch, by email at jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org. 
Recruitment ID: REF57164Z<div></div>
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.</div>

Junior Engineer (Electrical) [5201] - Citywide - (C00395)

<div>Company Description 
THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM 
 
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth &amp; innovation, urban development, arts &amp; entertainment, as well as social issues &amp; change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.<ul><li>
Application Opening: October 9, 2025</li><li>
Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM</li><li>
Annual Salary: $ 125,970 to 153,166</li></ul> 

Job Description 
Under general supervision, performs engineering work of average difficulty in the field and office following established engineering methods and procedures; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Major and Essential Duties:
1. Prepares, reviews, and checks routine studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans for a variety of engineering projects using AutoCAD and other software tools.
2. Conducts field inspections of existing structures to determine the necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings; reviews and analyzes field data and results of office research to determine necessary corrective measures.
3. Conducts routine field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
4. Gathers, prepares and maintains engineering data, records and reports.
5. Prepares reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
6. Prepares departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, plans for future developments and improvements, and other matters.
7. Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
8. May exercise limited supervision over junior engineers, student engineering trainees, and related personnel.
9. Prepares correspondence, minutes, and reports for a variety of inquiries and problems regarding engineering policies, procedures, standards, environmental impact issues, appeals, and other related project activities; may prepare and process legislation for engineering related issues.
10. Meets and consults with professional engineering personnel, contractors, and the public regarding engineering matters.
11. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. 
Qualifications 
1. A. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from an engineering program with a major in Electrical Engineering. AND
B. Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). AND
C. One (1) year of verifiable professional Electrical engineering experience performing at least three of the following tasks:
a. Preparing or assisting in preparing studies, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
b. Collecting data to assess project needs and define project scope through site visits, surveying, review of existing documents, reports, drawing and manuals, performing measurements, collecting samples, or/and interviews with the stakeholders.
c. Preparing or assisting in the preparation of contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
d. Preparing or assisting in the preparation of engineering reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
e. Conducting data analyses and mathematical calculations, in order to determine type or size of material or equipment.
f. Conducting routine field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
Note: Internships, drafting experience and student design work do not qualify as professional engineering experience.
OR
2. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Note: Most positions require a valid California driver license. 
 
Verification of Education and Experience: 
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 
 
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/. 
 
Note: Falsifying one&rsquo;s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 
 
 
FLEXIBLE STAFFING - Promotional Opportunities under the Flexible Staffing Program:
 
Permanent incumbents in class 5203 Assistant Engineer are eligible to advance to positions in the Associate Engineer class after obtaining a Professional Engineer license from the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, completing two years of satisfactory service with a performance evaluation of competent and effective as an Assistant Engineer within the same department, and with the approval of the Appointing Officer. Promotion to the Associate Engineer class is not automatic.
Flexible Staffing lists will be established for class 5207 Associate Engineer when the incumbent has met the following requirements:<ul><li>
permanent civil service appointment as a 5203;</li><li>
completion of two years of satisfactory service as a Permanent Civil Service 5203;</li><li>
registration as a licensed Professional Engineer from the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; and</li><li>
the department requests to flexibly promote an incumbent into an approved budgeted position.</li></ul> 

SELECTION PROCEDURES 
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): 
Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application at a later time. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience, and training.
The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications and if so, it will also be used to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list/score report. 
Additional Information 
Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city&rsquo;s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. 
 
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 
 
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:<ul><li>
Information About the Hiring Process</li><li>
Conviction History</li><li>
Employee Benefits Overview</li><li>
Equal Employment Opportunity</li><li>
Disaster Service Worker</li><li>
ADA Accommodation</li><li>
Veterans Preference</li><li>
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams</li><li>
Right to Work</li></ul> 

HOW TO APPLY
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jaclyn Lerch, by email at jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org. 
Recruitment ID: REF57169W<div></div>
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.</div>

Assistant Engineer (Electrical) [5203] - Citywide (C00400)

<div>Company Description 
THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM 
 
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth &amp; innovation, urban development, arts &amp; entertainment, as well as social issues &amp; change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.<ul><li>
Application Opening: October 9, 2025</li><li>
Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM</li><li>
Annual Salary: $ 111,618 to 135,642</li></ul> 

Job Description 
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.
Examples of Major and Essential Duties:
1. Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
2. Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings.
3. Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
4. Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
5. Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
6. Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
7. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
8. Prepares correspondence and minutes.
9. Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. 
Qualifications 
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Structural Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Management. 
 
OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Structural Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Management AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). 
 
OR
3. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. 

Notes: 
A) Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications. Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination.
Candidates who successfully pass the examination for this recruitment and are within six months of graduation will be placed on the eligible list under general waiver and will not be eligible to compete for positions until verification of graduation is received, reviewed and approved by the Department of Human Resources engineering analyst. Eligibles under general waiver are responsible for providing a diploma, transcript or notice from the school's Registrar verifying successful completion of the degree program. Once approved, the analyst will e-mail the candidate that their waiver has been removed and the candidate will be eligible to compete in future certifications for the remaining duration of the eligible list.
B) Most positions also require a valid California driver license. 
 
 
Verification of Education and Experience: 
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 
 
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one&rsquo;s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

FLEXIBLE STAFFING - Promotional Opportunities under the Flexible Staffing Program:
 
Permanent incumbents in class 5201 Junior Engineer are eligible to advance to positions in the Assistant Engineer class after obtaining an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, completing one year of satisfactory service with a performance evaluation of competent and effective as a Junior Engineer within the same department, and with the approval of the Appointing Officer. Promotion to the Assistant Engineer class is not automatic.
Flexible Staffing lists will be established for class 5203 Assistant Engineer when the incumbent has met the following requirements:<ul><li>
permanent civil service appointment as a 5201;</li><li>
completion of one year of satisfactory service as a permanent civil service 5201;</li><li>
certification as an Engineer-in-Training; and</li><li>
the department requests to flexibly promote an incumbent into an approved budgeted position.</li></ul> 

SELECTION PROCEDURES 
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates may be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Civil Engineering Written Examination: (Weight 100%): Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice exam to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in one or more of the following job related areas as appropriate. These areas may include, but not be limited to: Knowledge of Statics; Knowledge of Mechanics of Materials; Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics; Knowledge of Hydraulics and Hydrologic Systems; Knowledge of Structural Analysis; Knowledge of Transportation Engineering; Knowledge of Construction; Knowledge of Surveying; and Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
This is a standardized written multiple-choice examination. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. This multiple-choice exam will be administered either on a computer or in a paper format. The type of format will depend on the size of the qualified applicant pool. Qualified candidates will be notified of the type of exam format in their exam appointment notification.
Your score will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to re-take this test. If the selection process for a future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes this exam your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the test is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.
Note: A passing score must be achieved on all examination components in order to be placed on the Eligible List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific procedures to make final hiring decisions.
Candidates scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. 
Additional Information 
Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city&rsquo;s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. 
 
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights 
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 
 
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:<ul><li>
Information About the Hiring Process</li><li>
Conviction History</li><li>
Employee Benefits Overview</li><li>
Equal Employment Opportunity</li><li>
Disaster Service Worker</li><li>
ADA Accommodation</li><li>
Veterans Preference</li><li>
Right to Work</li><li>
Copies of Application Documents</li><li>
Diversity Statement</li></ul> 

HOW TO APPLY
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jaclyn Lerch, by email at jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org. 
Recruitment ID: REF57163K<div></div>
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.</div>

Junior Engineer (Civil) [5201] - Citywide (C00394)

<div>Company Description 
THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM 
 
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth &amp; innovation, urban development, arts &amp; entertainment, as well as social issues &amp; change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.<ul><li>
Application Opening: October 9, 2025</li><li>
Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM</li><li>
Annual Salary: $ 111,618 to 135,642</li></ul> 

Job Description 
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.
Examples of Major and Essential Duties:
1. Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
2. Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings.
3. Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
4. Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
5. Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
6. Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
7. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
8. Prepares correspondence and minutes.
9. Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. 
Qualifications 
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering. 
 
OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). 
 
OR
3. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Notes:
A) Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications. Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination.
Candidates who successfully pass the examination for this recruitment and are within six months of graduation will be placed on the eligible list under general waiver and will not be eligible to compete for positions until verification of graduation is received, reviewed and approved by the Department of Human Resources engineering analyst. Eligibles under general waiver are responsible for providing a diploma, transcript or notice from the school's Registrar verifying successful completion of the degree program. Once approved, the analyst will e-mail the candidate that their waiver has been removed and the candidate will be eligible to compete in future certifications for the remaining duration of the eligible list.
B) Most positions also require a valid California driver license.
Verification of Education and Experience: 
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 
 
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one&rsquo;s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

FLEXIBLE STAFFING - Promotional Opportunities under the Flexible Staffing Program:
 
Permanent incumbents in class 5201 Junior Engineer are eligible to advance to positions in the Assistant Engineer class after obtaining an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, completing one year of satisfactory service with a performance evaluation of competent and effective as a Junior Engineer within the same department, and with the approval of the Appointing Officer. Promotion to the Assistant Engineer class is not automatic.
Flexible Staffing lists will be established for class 5203 Assistant Engineer when the incumbent has met the following requirements:<ul><li>
permanent civil service appointment as a 5201;</li><li>
completion of one year of satisfactory service as a permanent civil service 5201;</li><li>
certification as an Engineer-in-Training; and</li><li>
the department requests to flexibly promote an incumbent into an approved budgeted position.</li></ul> 

SELECTION PROCEDURES 
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates may be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Mechanical Engineering Written Examination (Weight 100%): Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice exam to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in one or more of the following job related areas as appropriate. These areas may include, but not be limited to: Knowledge of Computational Tools; Knowledge of Ethics and Professional Practice; Knowledge of Engineering Economics; Knowledge of Dynamics, Kinematics and Vibrations; Knowledge of Mechanics of Materials;. Knowledge of Material Properties and Processing; Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics; Knowledge of Thermodynamics; Knowledge of Heat Transfer; Knowledge of Measurements, Instrumentation and Controls; Knowledge of Mechanical Design and Analysis; and Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
This is a standardized written multiple-choice examination. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. This multiple-choice exam will be administered either on a computer or in a paper format. The type of format will depend on the size of the qualified applicant pool. Qualified candidates will be notified of the type of exam format in their exam appointment notification.
Your score will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to re-take this test. If the selection process for a future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes this exam your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the test is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.
Note: A passing score must be achieved on all examination components in order to be placed on the Eligible List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific procedures to make final hiring decisions.
Candidates scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. 
Additional Information 
Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city&rsquo;s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. 
 
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights 
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 
 
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:<ul><li>
Information About the Hiring Process</li><li>
Conviction History</li><li>
Employee Benefits Overview</li><li>
Equal Employment Opportunity</li><li>
Disaster Service Worker</li><li>
ADA Accommodation</li><li>
Veterans Preference</li><li>
Right to Work</li><li>
Copies of Application Documents</li><li>
Diversity Statement</li></ul> 

HOW TO APPLY
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jaclyn Lerch, by email at jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org. 
Recruitment ID: REF57166E<div></div>
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.</div>

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) [5201] - Citywide (C00397)

The Fountain Group

<div>
 The Fountain Group is currently seeking a
 
 --------Concept Mechanical Design Engineer
 
 for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in
 
 --San Francisco, CA.
 
 Details for the position are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 Pay Range: $50 - 103.45+/hr depending on experience
 
 
 Contract: 4 months with possible extension and/or conversion
 
 
 100% onsite in San Francisco, CA
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Invent, prototype, and validate new mechanical systems that push the boundaries of delivery automation.
 </li>
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 Work hands-on&mdash;from CAD and simulation to shop-floor builds&mdash;to rapidly prove what&rsquo;s possible. Your work won&rsquo;t just stay in the lab: the concepts you create will influence future platforms at scale.
 </li>
 <li>
 Invent, prototype, and test mechanical systems, structures, and mechanisms including CAD modeling and documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Rapidly determine if an idea is technically viable within business constraints.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with cross-functional production teams including electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Produce prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept builds to test concepts and ultimately drive major architectural decisions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree or higher required
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-356-0199.
 
 
 Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a
 
 Referral Bonus
 
 for any candidate hired.
 
 
 
 By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at
 
 
 
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</div>

Concept Mechanical Design Engineer

<div>Company Description 
THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM 
 
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth &amp; innovation, urban development, arts &amp; entertainment, as well as social issues &amp; change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.<ul><li>
Application Opening: October 9, 2025</li><li>
Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM</li><li>
Annual Salary: $ 111,618 to 135,642</li></ul> 

Job Description 
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.
Examples of Major and Essential Duties:
1. Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
2. Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings.
3. Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
4. Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
5. Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
6. Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
7. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
8. Prepares correspondence and minutes.
9. Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. 
Qualifications 
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Civil Engineering, Transit Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Engineering. 
 
OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Civil Engineering, Transit Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Engineering AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). 
 
OR
3. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Notes: 
A) Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications. Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination.
Candidates who successfully pass the examination for this recruitment and are within six months of graduation will be placed on the eligible list under general waiver and will not be eligible to compete for positions until verification of graduation is received, reviewed and approved by the Department of Human Resources engineering analyst. Eligibles under general waiver are responsible for providing a diploma, transcript or notice from the school's Registrar verifying successful completion of the degree program. Once approved, the analyst will e-mail the candidate that their waiver has been removed and the candidate will be eligible to compete in future certifications for the remaining duration of the eligible list.
B) Most positions also require a valid California driver license. 

Verification of Education and Experience: 
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 
 
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one&rsquo;s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 
 
 
FLEXIBLE STAFFING - Promotional Opportunities under the Flexible Staffing Program:
 
Permanent incumbents in class 5201 Junior Engineer are eligible to advance to positions in the Assistant Engineer class after obtaining an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, completing one year of satisfactory service with a performance evaluation of competent and effective as a Junior Engineer within the same department, and with the approval of the Appointing Officer. Promotion to the Assistant Engineer class is not automatic.
Flexible Staffing lists will be established for class 5203 Assistant Engineer when the incumbent has met the following requirements:<ul><li>
permanent civil service appointment as a 5201;</li><li>
completion of one year of satisfactory service as a permanent civil service 5201;</li><li>
certification as an Engineer-in-Training; and</li><li>
the department requests to flexibly promote an incumbent into an approved budgeted position.</li></ul> 

SELECTION PROCEDURES 
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates may be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Transportation Engineering Written Examination (Weight 100%): Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice exam to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in one or more of the following job related areas as appropriate. These areas may include, but not be limited to: Knowledge of Computational Tools; Knowledge of Ethics and Professional Practice; Knowledge of Engineering Economics; Knowledge of Construction; Knowledge of Surveying; Knowledge of Transportation Engineering; and Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
This is a standardized written multiple-choice examination. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in this examination. This multiple-choice exam will be administered either on a computer or in a paper format. The type of format will depend on the size of the qualified applicant pool. Qualified candidates will be notified of the type of exam format in their exam appointment notification.
Your score will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to re-take this test. If the selection process for a future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes this exam your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the test is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.
Note: A passing score must be achieved on all examination components in order to be placed on the Eligible List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific procedures to make final hiring decisions.
Candidates scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. 
Additional Information 
Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city&rsquo;s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments. 
 
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 
 
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:<ul><li>
Information About the Hiring Process</li><li>
Conviction History</li><li>
Employee Benefits Overview</li><li>
Equal Employment Opportunity</li><li>
Disaster Service Worker</li><li>
ADA Accommodation</li><li>
Veterans Preference</li><li>
Right to Work</li><li>
Copies of Application Documents</li><li>
Diversity Statement</li></ul> 

HOW TO APPLY
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jaclyn Lerch, by email at jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org. 
Recruitment ID: REF57167J<div></div>
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.</div>

Junior Engineer (Transportation) [5201] - Citywide (C00398)

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