Public Affairs Director, Strategic Response

Engineering Assistant – Public Works
Under general direction, you will assist the Hydraulic Engineering team to perform technical engineering and drafting of drawings and other graphic materials related to planning, design and construction of wastewater collection systems and drainage facilities projects.

Important and Essential Duties

Preparing engineering drawings and other graphic material using manual drafting methods, computer-aided design and drafting software (AutoCAD), 3D renderings, and other software tools in compliance with engineering drafting standards.

Conducting field investigation and gathering, collecting and calculating field and department data, records and reports for the preparation of designs and drawings.

Making preliminary checks and reviewing drawings to ensure accuracy, engineering sufficiency and conformance to specifications.

Assisting in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects.

Processing contractor construction shop submittals through logging, transcribing and filing of materials; indexing, reproducing and maintaining files, drawings and computer databases.

Making trigonometric and other mathematical computations in the course of drafting work.

Operating and performing minor maintenance on equipment to produce drawings and other documents.

Reviewing drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City Departments and utilizing the information submitted in the preparation of construction drawings.

Researching and reviewing record drawings to obtain as-built information.

Updating and maintaining engineering documents and drawing records.

Preparing memos, engineering and field reports, and letters.

Learning new drafting systems and standards as necessary.

Updating Geographic Information System (GIS) base maps for City’s wastewater collection system facilities.

Assisting the hydraulic engineering section to provide sewer system information to other agencies, the general public and contractors, and investigate flooding and odor complaints.

May drive a City vehicle to and from work sites.

Qualifications

Experience:

Two (2) years of verified civil (including structural or transportation), electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings.

License:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Substitution:
Additional education with major coursework in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Possession of a current and valid Autodesk Certified Professional and Expert certificate may be substituted for the two (2) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.

Condition of Employment
Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

Verification and Selection
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification.

The selection process will include supplemental questionnaires and screening mechanisms as needed. Only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information

Information About the Hiring Process

Conviction History

Employee Benefits Overview

Equal Employment Opportunity

Disaster Service Worker

ADA Accommodation

Right to Work

Copies of Application Documents

Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.

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