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Senior Associate Engineer (Revised) – City of Ontario
Expand Your Engineering Career with the City of Ontario. The application cycle is extended to receive additional applications. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice. The City of Ontario is recruiting for a Senior Associate Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Associate Engineer, you will work in a dynamic environment and be exposed to projects across commercial, industrial, and residential development of 8,000 acres of land, estimated to bring over 150,000 new residents to the City over the next 30 years. You will contribute to efforts extending from the downtown area to the arena district as part of revitalization initiatives. The ideal candidate for the Public Works Engineering Department will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow. The successful candidate will embody the City\'s mission and vision and the attributes of a Five Tool Player — Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant — aligned with the City\'s Customer Service Philosophy: Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving. Note:
The Senior Associate Engineer classification is used in multiple City departments. This recruitment will create an eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies within this classification. The current vacancy exists in the Engineering Department of the Public Works Agency. Procedures
The Eligibility List will include internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and complete required selection processes. The City reserves the right to accept only the first 100 applications that best meet the qualification guidelines. Qualified candidates may participate in an Examination process that may include a combination of an in-person Panel Oral Interview, Practical Exam, Training and Experience evaluation, and/or Written Exam. Public Works Engineering Department Senior Associate Engineers assigned to the Public Works Engineering Department may work in the Engineering Services Division (plan check, inspection and permitting for work within the public right of way), the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) group (overseeing a pavement management program of over $7 million per year), the Land Development Section (managing millions of square feet of industrial warehouses or master planned communities), or the Traffic/Transportation Division (traffic signals, signage, striping and related improvements). The City of Ontario is a dynamic, growing community in the Inland Empire offering full-time, part-time, and volunteer opportunities. The City provides a full range of services, including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City employs approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent staff. Learn more about the City of Ontario on the City\'s website, including the State of the City Address, to understand the opportunities this position contributes to the City\'s growth into the Premier Community of the Inland Empire. State of the City
(Video Link) •
Ontario Plan
(Comprehensive Business Plan for Development) •
Smart Ontario
(Recent City projects) •
Downtown Ontario
(Activities in Downtown Ontario) Essential Functions
The essential functions for the Senior Associate Engineer broadly include: Develops Requests for Proposals, selects and administers agreements and contracts including design, construction, and related construction support services. Coordinates and manages development and public works projects. Acts as liaison to private engineers, surveyors, developers, other public agency employees, and the public. Prepares and processes City Council Agenda items for presentation by the designated official. Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional, technical, and clerical staff. Plans, coordinates and oversees consultants; ensures conformance with standards and resolves procedural questions; administers professional service contracts. Develops and negotiates terms of agreements and contracts. Coordinates with state, county, utility companies, and other agencies for project approval and construction. Prepares and reviews engineering and legal documents; prepares correspondence, reports, and proposals. Represents the City at meetings; participates in hiring processes and performance evaluations; participates in project construction management and administration. Engineering Land Development Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Project Manager during entitlement, plan check, construction, and close-out phases of development projects. Review development applications (residential, commercial, industrial), site plans, and conditional use permits; prepare project comments and conditions for approval. Prepare and review technical reports (e.g., hydraulics and hydrology studies). Engineering Traffic/Transportation Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Direct operations and maintenance of the City\'s traffic signal system and Transportation Management Center. Design traffic signal, streetlight, and sign/striping installations; conduct traffic-related studies and maintain data; issue reports. Review transportation models for roadway infrastructure needs. Engineering CIP Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Develop design plans, specifications and estimates for master planned storm drain projects. Oversee plans, specifications and estimates for the annual pavement rehabilitation program. Engineering Services Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Oversee front counter and permitting staff operations. Oversee in-house and consultant plan check staff; resolve construction issues for CIP and permitted projects. Serve as Construction Manager on CIP projects. Education and Experience
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Experience:
Four years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years of supervisory experience through training, mentoring, and review of junior staff. Licenses and Certification
Licenses:
Valid California Class C driver\'s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Certification:
Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. A
Professional Traffic Engineer
is acceptable if applying for the Traffic/Transportation Division. Note:
Proof of certification must be provided with your online application or via email to the Hiring Agency Representative before the reference check process. Failure to provide documentation will result in disqualification. Desirable:
Experience in entitling, planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure (pavement, traffic, water, sewer, storm drain). How to Apply
Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is your first time using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses will be used to evaluate qualifications. Include the following if applicable: List relevant experience and education demonstrating qualification. List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, including all City of Ontario employment. List each position held, including different roles with the same employer. A resume may be attached but will not substitute for proper application completion. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. Application Process Applicants are required to submit required certifications or documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline. Attach copies of requested certifications via the attachment function. Failure to attach required certifications may result in rejection. Contact the Human Resources Department with questions. Your application is the primary tool to evaluate qualifications. Include all relevant education and experience; list employment history; list each position held. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Note:
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or evaluation report will result in disqualification. Supplemental Questions During application, you will answer supplemental questions. Responses will be used to screen and select candidates. Incomplete or false information may result in disqualification. Provide succinct, descriptive, detailed information for each question. If no experience, state so. Email Notices Email is the primary communication method. Please check your email (including SPAM) regularly for updates. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from @ontarioca.gov or governmentjobs.com. If you change your email address, update your governmentjobs.com profile. Frequently Asked Questions For questions about the application process, refer to the City\'s Frequently Asked Questions page.
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Expand Your Engineering Career with the City of Ontario. The application cycle is extended to receive additional applications. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice. The City of Ontario is recruiting for a Senior Associate Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Associate Engineer, you will work in a dynamic environment and be exposed to projects across commercial, industrial, and residential development of 8,000 acres of land, estimated to bring over 150,000 new residents to the City over the next 30 years. You will contribute to efforts extending from the downtown area to the arena district as part of revitalization initiatives. The ideal candidate for the Public Works Engineering Department will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow. The successful candidate will embody the City\'s mission and vision and the attributes of a Five Tool Player — Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant — aligned with the City\'s Customer Service Philosophy: Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving. Note:
The Senior Associate Engineer classification is used in multiple City departments. This recruitment will create an eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies within this classification. The current vacancy exists in the Engineering Department of the Public Works Agency. Procedures
The Eligibility List will include internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and complete required selection processes. The City reserves the right to accept only the first 100 applications that best meet the qualification guidelines. Qualified candidates may participate in an Examination process that may include a combination of an in-person Panel Oral Interview, Practical Exam, Training and Experience evaluation, and/or Written Exam. Public Works Engineering Department Senior Associate Engineers assigned to the Public Works Engineering Department may work in the Engineering Services Division (plan check, inspection and permitting for work within the public right of way), the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) group (overseeing a pavement management program of over $7 million per year), the Land Development Section (managing millions of square feet of industrial warehouses or master planned communities), or the Traffic/Transportation Division (traffic signals, signage, striping and related improvements). The City of Ontario is a dynamic, growing community in the Inland Empire offering full-time, part-time, and volunteer opportunities. The City provides a full range of services, including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City employs approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent staff. Learn more about the City of Ontario on the City\'s website, including the State of the City Address, to understand the opportunities this position contributes to the City\'s growth into the Premier Community of the Inland Empire. State of the City
(Video Link) •
Ontario Plan
(Comprehensive Business Plan for Development) •
Smart Ontario
(Recent City projects) •
Downtown Ontario
(Activities in Downtown Ontario) Essential Functions
The essential functions for the Senior Associate Engineer broadly include: Develops Requests for Proposals, selects and administers agreements and contracts including design, construction, and related construction support services. Coordinates and manages development and public works projects. Acts as liaison to private engineers, surveyors, developers, other public agency employees, and the public. Prepares and processes City Council Agenda items for presentation by the designated official. Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional, technical, and clerical staff. Plans, coordinates and oversees consultants; ensures conformance with standards and resolves procedural questions; administers professional service contracts. Develops and negotiates terms of agreements and contracts. Coordinates with state, county, utility companies, and other agencies for project approval and construction. Prepares and reviews engineering and legal documents; prepares correspondence, reports, and proposals. Represents the City at meetings; participates in hiring processes and performance evaluations; participates in project construction management and administration. Engineering Land Development Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Project Manager during entitlement, plan check, construction, and close-out phases of development projects. Review development applications (residential, commercial, industrial), site plans, and conditional use permits; prepare project comments and conditions for approval. Prepare and review technical reports (e.g., hydraulics and hydrology studies). Engineering Traffic/Transportation Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Direct operations and maintenance of the City\'s traffic signal system and Transportation Management Center. Design traffic signal, streetlight, and sign/striping installations; conduct traffic-related studies and maintain data; issue reports. Review transportation models for roadway infrastructure needs. Engineering CIP Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Develop design plans, specifications and estimates for master planned storm drain projects. Oversee plans, specifications and estimates for the annual pavement rehabilitation program. Engineering Services Division
— When assigned, duties may include: Oversee front counter and permitting staff operations. Oversee in-house and consultant plan check staff; resolve construction issues for CIP and permitted projects. Serve as Construction Manager on CIP projects. Education and Experience
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. Experience:
Four years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years of supervisory experience through training, mentoring, and review of junior staff. Licenses and Certification
Licenses:
Valid California Class C driver\'s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Certification:
Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. A
Professional Traffic Engineer
is acceptable if applying for the Traffic/Transportation Division. Note:
Proof of certification must be provided with your online application or via email to the Hiring Agency Representative before the reference check process. Failure to provide documentation will result in disqualification. Desirable:
Experience in entitling, planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure (pavement, traffic, water, sewer, storm drain). How to Apply
Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If this is your first time using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses will be used to evaluate qualifications. Include the following if applicable: List relevant experience and education demonstrating qualification. List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, including all City of Ontario employment. List each position held, including different roles with the same employer. A resume may be attached but will not substitute for proper application completion. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. Application Process Applicants are required to submit required certifications or documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline. Attach copies of requested certifications via the attachment function. Failure to attach required certifications may result in rejection. Contact the Human Resources Department with questions. Your application is the primary tool to evaluate qualifications. Include all relevant education and experience; list employment history; list each position held. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Note:
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or evaluation report will result in disqualification. Supplemental Questions During application, you will answer supplemental questions. Responses will be used to screen and select candidates. Incomplete or false information may result in disqualification. Provide succinct, descriptive, detailed information for each question. If no experience, state so. Email Notices Email is the primary communication method. Please check your email (including SPAM) regularly for updates. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from @ontarioca.gov or governmentjobs.com. If you change your email address, update your governmentjobs.com profile. Frequently Asked Questions For questions about the application process, refer to the City\'s Frequently Asked Questions page.
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