Senior Structural Engineer - Telework Option (Senior Structural Engineer)

Job Description and Duties This position is eligible to telework up to one (1) day a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. Under the direction of the Supervising Structural Engineer, the position reviews and approves the more difficult and complex structural drawings and specifications related to design and structure for public schools, community colleges, and essential services building projects to ensure compliance with the California Building Code (CBC), California Code of Regulations (CCR), and all applicable other governing regulatory requirements. This position may be downgraded to Structural Engineering Associate for recruitment purposes. If downgraded, duties will be adjusted accordingly. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. • Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Knowledge and experience in interpreting requirements of Title 24 Building Standards Code as adopted by the Division of the State Architect • Knowledge and experience in structural design and construction materials and methods in school construction • Knowledge and experience in rehabilitation of existing structures using the California Building Codes, including ASCE 41 Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings • Experience performing structural engineering plan review • Experience working with Division of the State Architect or HCAI/OSHPD • Demonstrate a commitment to performing duties in a service-oriented manner • Communicate well with others and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy • Good writing and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills • Proficient in use of Bluebeam and various industry standard structural engineering programs • Dependable, reliable and punctual. Able to take directions regarding work responsibilities Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) purpose is to introduce questions that require a narrative response on how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resume will NOT be accepted in place of an SOQ. An incomplete and/or incorrect SOQ may result in disqualification from consideration. INSTRUCTIONS: • Must include applicant’s full name • The original SOQ question must be listed in the SOQ • Font must be Arial 12-point (not higher or lower) • Not to exceed two (2) page • Single-sided, single-spaced • Document must be properly labeled when submitting. (e.g. Ensure the file name is labeled as Statement of Qualifications or SOQ). Documents not correctly labeled will automatically disqualify the applicant. QUESTIONS • How has your experience and knowledge prepared you to fulfill the duties of this position? • Describe your experience with existing building construction and some of the challenges working with them. • Describe what skills you believe are most crucial to be successful in this position and your experience using those skills.