Required Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated below. A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:

• Bachelor’s degree (ABET accredited) in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer at the Associate level; EIT certification at the Assistant level.
• Assistant Engineer: At least two years of experience in the planning, design and/or construction of wastewater facilities, such as pump stations, wastewater treatment plant, and/or pipeline projects.
• Associate Engineer: A minimum of four years of experience in the planning, design and/or construction of wastewater facilities, such as pump stations, wastewater treatment plant, and/or pipeline projects. 

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work tactfully and effectively with District staff, consultants, contractors, and representatives of other agencies.
• Knowledge of wastewater engineering and the ability to understand problems, analyze alternatives, and make sound decisions.
• Efficiency in managing public works projects.
• Strong organizational abilities to plan, organize and coordinate a variety of engineering projects.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and effectively (Assistant Engineer).

Important Application Information

Applicants must apply online at http://www.unionsanitary.ca.gov by 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018. Union Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of Internet forms in submitting your application.

Candidates who are best qualified will be invited to a Qualifications Appraisal Interview and Work Sample scheduled for Monday, 8/6/18, or Tuesday, 8/7/18.   Candidates will be asked to bring a copy of their degree or unofficial college transcripts to this interview.  These documents may be uploaded to the application as well.

Hiring interviews are scheduled for Monday, 8/13/18.

You will be contacted regarding all phases of this recruitment via email, so please check your inbox for correspondence regarding next steps and results through the exam process. Please ensure that the email address on your application is correct and current before submitting your application. Finalists must provide references. Before appointment to the position the candidate must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical and also provide a DMV report to show proof of insurability.

Disaster Service Worker

Employees of Union Sanitary District are, by state and federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the local, or your own community.

Accommodation

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing kathleenk@unionsanitary.ca.gov upon submittal of application.

Union Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity.