Under general direction, the Structural Engineer performs professional structural engineering work in the field and office; supervises and manages professional and technical engineering staff, consultants, and other related staff engaged in engineering projects; prepares plans, specifications, and construction estimates for new construction and alteration of existing structures; and acts as the structural engineer-of-record for projects. The essential duties of the Structural Engineer include but are not limited to: • Preparing engineering designs, analysis, calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements for new construction and alteration of existing structures using various materials including concrete, steel, masonry, light gauge steel, and wood. • Providing construction administration, including review of contractor submittals and requests for information, development of supplemental information, and performance of structural observation. • Preparing engineering studies and reports for a wide variety of projects, including seismic evaluation of existing buildings, and design criteria documents. • Directing and supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, including consultants, in the preparation of engineering studies, reports, designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents for a wide variety of projects. • Performing field investigations of landslides, structural failures, potential hazards, and complex structural problems and preparing recommendations. • Conducting meetings and making presentations to staff, committees, boards, commissions, approval agencies, and the general public. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. EDUCATION: Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree with major coursework in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. 2. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience, including two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience. 3. LICENSE: Possession of a Structural Engineer (SE) license issued from the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. VERIFICATION: Please make sure your application is complete and demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification 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. Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of one's education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application, may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Supplemental Questionnaire Exam (Weight: 100%) Candidates deemed qualified will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire that must be completed by the set date. Candidates will be evaluated on their relevant knowledge, skills, and ability levels in job-related areas. Note: A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. *The Department of Public Works reserves the right to modify the selection process and examination to conform to administrative or operational necessity. The information in this announcement is subject to change and will be accompanied by a notice of amendment in this announcement. Eligible List/Score Report: Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be one (1) year and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the "Rule of the List". Post-Eligible List: Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/ The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is 'abuse of discretion' or 'no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Additional Information Additional information Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: • Information About The Hiring Process • Conviction History • Employee Benefits Overview • Veterans Preference • Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams • Right to Work • Copies of Application Documents Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. 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, Tara Stevens, at [email protected]. Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljRMY8drIoo