Chief Engineering Technician

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

The Chief Engineering Technician position is a highly specialized technical and supervisory position in which the incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of the everyday operations including performing technical engineering and planning activities such as; review and approval of site plans, residential plot plans, Voluntary Parcel Mergers, Lot Line Adjustments, tentative and final tract maps and tentative and final parcel maps; response to citizen requests; data collection and operational analyses; and customer service in assigned division.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of industry standard principles used in surveying and field engineering, knowledge of construction plans, specifications, parcel maps, subdivision maps and construction drawings, and the ability to perform complex calculations.

Incumbents may be assigned to work any eight (8) hour shift and may be required to work holidays and weekends.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Preparing and processing Subdivision Agreements and Covenants associated with developments within the City of Fresno.

Supervises subordinate staff engaged in the technical engineering activities for compliance with the provisions of the State Subdivision Map Act, the Municipal Code, City policies, standards and practices.

Attendance of public meetings in representation of the department.

Supervises exaction of impact fees for all development related to City Departments.

Supervises the implementation of Community Facilities Districts for all development within the City of Fresno.

Supervises the implementation and administration of geo-based information essential to the operation of the City-wide geographic information system and permits management system.

Monitors the preparation of documents and exhibits associated with staff reports for presentation to the Fresno City Planning Commission and Fresno City Council.

Coordinates technical and administrative support within the various sections of the department and interdepartmentally with other City operations.

Prepares and administers the section budget.

Develops and recommends policies, operational procedures and guidelines.

Coordinates with outside agencies to develop Common Use Agreements between the City and said outside agencies

Consults with developers, project representatives and the public on project requirements and processes.

May perform the more complex technical engineering duties.

Performs related duties as required.

Full job specification available to be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Chief_Engineering_Tech.pdf

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One vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Works. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

UNIT 13 Classification City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in engineering or closely related field; AND three (3) years of experience supervising technical engineering activities.

Additional experience performing increasingly difficult technical engineering work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (A copy of college transcripts or degree must be scanned and attached to your online application).

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination that may evaluate each candidate's training and experience as it relates to knowledge of standard specifications, pertinent state and local laws; methods and practices involved in engineering and adhering to engineering specifications and inspection of constructions projects; supervision and contract administration, working effectively with co-workers, contractors and the general public or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Chief Engineering Technician.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: February 24, 2025.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 02/04/2025

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