About the role
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Description and Duties
Do you have a passion for diverse engineering design, construction, and execution projects in wildlife, hatchery and ecological areas? Our engineering team has an amazing opportunity for a Civil Engineer to let their creative juices impact our department spaces. The position would be headquartered from our West Sacramento field office which boasts free parking and scenic trails, though occasional reimbursed statewide travel to field sites and projects is required. Using state of the art computer programs and surveying equipment, the candidate plans, designs, prepares complicated engineering calculations, details, negotiates, and accomplishes the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates for construction and maintenance of a wide variety of statewide civil engineering projects such as buildings, roadways, grading, drainage, water supply, and water disposal systems. Projects may also include the assessments of existing buildings, infrastructure, and related civil type engineering works. This position will use the Hybrid-Remote Model, with a maximum of two days a week in the office. Please refer to the attached duty statement for a complete list of duties.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.
Class Title: Engineer, Civil/Exam Bulletin
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
If you currently have permanent status in your position and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position at the end of this LT appointment. If you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status, you will be separated from state service.
During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
Working Conditions
The office is located in West Sacramento. Must possess a valid California Driver's license, as travel throughout the state will be required. Operation of vehicles on public roadways to travel to remote areas with possible rugged terrain. Since remote areas typically do not have reliable cellular service, alternate transportation is not feasible. May require travel by air; travel on short notice; and overnight lodging will be required on some trips.
This job is hybrid telework with three days in the office and two days teleworking.
Department Information
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.
Join us and begin a meaningful new career!
Special Requirements
Acend/decend stairs, slopes, and ladders to enter or exit attics, crawl spaces, structures as required for design access. Work in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold following established safety procedures inherent in the job.
This position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Since remote areas typically do not have reliable cellular service, alternate transportation is not feasible.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, writing, computer, organizational, analytical, and oral presentation skills.
Ability to work with contractors and facility staff in the field. Ability to organize information and use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to construction related problems.
Possession of a California Civil Engineer license is desired.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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