Structural Engineer

Overview

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This range is provided by Contra Costa County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,955.00 / yr - $153,100.00 / yr

Bargaining Unit : Local 21 - Non-Supervisory Management

Why join

There are currently two (2) vacant Structural Engineer positions in the Building Inspection Division of the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD). DCD is responsible for facilitating land use and development in accordance with the County General Plan, administering and enforcing the Building and Zoning Codes, and coordinating various programs for the County. In addition, DCD staff administers a variety of programs and initiatives that improve our communities, serve some of our most vulnerable residents, and pride themselves on excellent public services.

The Department is led by a Director and includes five divisions, each managed by either a Deputy Director or an Assistant Deputy Director : Current Planning, Policy Planning, Building Inspection Services, Business and Information Services, and Housing and Community Improvement. DCD is headquartered in Martinez and employs approximately 165 staff members who serve the entire County of Contra Costa.

Structural Engineers are in the Building Inspection Division, which is primarily responsible for issuing building permits, inspecting construction work, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations concerning land use and construction. You will be working within the building permit issuance program, reviewing building plans for building code compliance. The work is dynamic with a variety of residential and commercial structures reviewed by the County, and the work atmosphere supports continuous learning.

What we are looking for

• Well-versed in Civil Engineering you will be specifically working on structural engineering
• Experienced in structural design of buildings with an emphasis on seismic design and using a variety of materials you will work on designs that require an understanding of seismic design
• A strong communicator you will work with other County Departments and external stakeholders who require clear communication
• Willing to learn you will be assigned to projects that may be unfamiliar and require quick learning
• A team player you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet mutual goals
• Honest you have a proven track record of ethical behavior and good judgment
• People-oriented you will have face-to-face interaction with various stakeholders and strong relationship-building is expected

Responsibilities

Desirable qualifications

Selection process

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

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