What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Associate - Materials Engineering Lab position at City of Santa Rosa?
JOB
JOIN A KNOWLEDGABLE AND MOTIVATED TEAM PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY! The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT: In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave package with vacation and sick leave, your choice of health plan, and top of the line employer paid (free to you) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page. Additional benefits include: A flexible work schedule (9/80) available with management approval11 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service$500 annually for wellnessABOUT THE POSITION: This is a lead worker classification for the Civil Engineering Technician series. Quality Control Associates (QCA) operate with a high degree of independence and exercise independent judgement in the performance of their duties. QCAs provide specialized expertise in a defined area and have a higher level of lead, administrative, technical, and paraprofessional responsibility for that area of expertise. In collaboration with other engineering staff, QCAs update and improve the accuracy and efficiency of interrelated engineering systems, processes, and procedures. Positions in this class establish work priorities for the specialized area to which they are assigned and assure that their assigned area stays current with industry standards and trends.THE CURRENT VACANCY: This recruitment is being conducted to fill a current opening in the Materials Engineering Laboratory. Quality Control Associate's in this division will be responsible for analyzing traffic count data and calculating traffic index for City streets; designing asphalt and concrete pavement structural sections and evaluating alternative sections; evaluating active soils and providing recommendations for mitigation; providing support to the development and maintenance of laboratory testing database; possessing a certification in Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauges; functioning as Radiation Safety Officer; overseeing training of Laboratory staff in field and laboratory testing procedures, and certifying the staff as to their proficiency.This recruitment will create an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will possess: The ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively on a teamExceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationshipsDemonstrated experience and ability to provide field observations and testing; as well as laboratory testingSound judgement when providing guidance to internal and external stakeholdersExperience creating training materials as well as conducting initial and ongoing trainings for field and laboratory staffThe ability to understand, interpret, and implement State and federal legislation and regulationsTHE SELECTION PROCESS: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses will be reviewed for required qualifications and may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, minimal or generic responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this selection process and may be used to fill the current vacancy as well as any future vacancies.Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. SANTA ROSA - A WONDERFUL CITY TO CALL HOME: The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties (all assignments)The following duties are considered essential for this job classification: Provide complex, paraprofessional engineering guidance to City staff and/or external organizations, agencies and businesses related to area of assignmentPlan, organize, assign and coordinate field and office paraprofessional engineering workOversee overall processes within specialized area(s)Identify training needs and provide training opportunities in area of assignmentResearch and stay current on laws, technology, practices and procedures in area of assignmentRecommend changes to proceduresDevelop and maintain procedure manuals for section of assignmentResearch, organize, and disseminate information to staffProvide timely, accurate service in response to customer requestsServe as liaison to other City departments and to professionals in the fieldAnticipate workload trendsServe as advocate to management on behalf of the assigned area's issues and needsIdentify and communicate industry changes Additional DutiesIn addition to the essential duties listed above that are applicable to all assigned areas, each employee assigned to this classification may perform the additional essential duties listed below, in the assigned section. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed for an assigned department, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned: MATERIALS ENGINEERING: Analyze traffic count data and calculate traffic index for City streetsDesign Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement structural sections and evaluate alternative sectionsEvaluate active soils and provide recommendations for mitigationSupport the development and maintenance of laboratory testing databasePossess a certification in Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear GaugesFunction as Radiation Safety Officer, as neededOversee training of Materials Engineering staff in field and laboratory testing procedures and certify the staff as to their proficiency as required by the Quality Assurance PlanOversee Caltrans Reference Program which demonstrates testing proficiencyEvaluate new technologies in HMA and PCC and equipment for testing these and related materialsEnsure Materials Engineering equipment is maintained and within specificationsManage Pavement Management database and perform pavement analysis relating to preserving and/or rehabilitation of the City street network Additional Duties (depending on area of assignment): In addition to the essential duties for specific areas of assignment as described above, the following duties may be essential depending upon the area of assignment: Oversee consultant produced legal descriptions and mapsResearch title, deeds and maps for land acquisitionPrepare legal descriptions and mapsCalculate parcel closures and areasCoordinate with Right of Way Agent to provide maps and area calculations for property appraisalsSupport the development and maintenance of engineering databases, department web sites, and survey/CAD coordinationResearch the availability of public grants for engineering projects and coordinate the application process for obtaining those grantsMaintain schedules and follow up to assure that project deadlines are metCoordinate changing design and construction standards for engineering projectsCoordinate the modeling of traffic signal systems, creation of new traffic signal systems, expansion of existing traffic signal systems, and the maintenance of existing systemsApply specialized expertise in design and construction of sanitary sewer and water systemsAdminister CAD development for CIP projectsMaintain contact with North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board staff for the City's active hazardous material sites
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is performed indoors in an engineering office environment and outdoors in field conditions involving heavy traffic, steep terrain, muddy construction sites and exposure to poison oak. Field work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and involves walking on rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. Incumbents communicate with others orally, face to face, and by telephone and/or two-way radio. Incumbents are given oral direction or graphic information such as blueprints, schematic drawings, and layouts or other visual aids when receiving assignments. When operating office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or calculator, incumbents make fine, highly controlled, repetitive arm/hand movements. When operating a computer, incumbents sit for extended time periods with the ability to move at will. Incumbents raise arms overhead and/or bend and stoop to retrieve documents from file drawers. When performing field inspections and office duties, incumbents climb stairs and/or ladders, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and stoop and crouch with the ability to change positions as needed. When performing field inspections, incumbents respond to auditory warning devices. Construction inspection duties require incumbents to coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously while driving, to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly, and to make visual inspections of contractors' work. During inspections, incumbents observe people in the field to monitor compliance with safety standards. Incumbents sometimes perform construction inspections at night and/or on weekends and holidays. Incumbents review or check the work products of less experienced staff. Incumbents sometimes use common hand tools such as a hammer, saw, or screw driver, pick or a utility box lifting device for design and inspection activities, or power tools such as a drill, power saw, or grinder. Incumbents discriminate among or match colors in order to inspect curb painting, pavement marking, and traffic signs.For more information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Human Resources at 707-543-3060.The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
JOIN A KNOWLEDGABLE AND MOTIVATED TEAM PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY! The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT: In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave package with vacation and sick leave, your choice of health plan, and top of the line employer paid (free to you) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page. Additional benefits include: A flexible work schedule (9/80) available with management approval11 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service$500 annually for wellnessABOUT THE POSITION: This is a lead worker classification for the Civil Engineering Technician series. Quality Control Associates (QCA) operate with a high degree of independence and exercise independent judgement in the performance of their duties. QCAs provide specialized expertise in a defined area and have a higher level of lead, administrative, technical, and paraprofessional responsibility for that area of expertise. In collaboration with other engineering staff, QCAs update and improve the accuracy and efficiency of interrelated engineering systems, processes, and procedures. Positions in this class establish work priorities for the specialized area to which they are assigned and assure that their assigned area stays current with industry standards and trends.THE CURRENT VACANCY: This recruitment is being conducted to fill a current opening in the Materials Engineering Laboratory. Quality Control Associate's in this division will be responsible for analyzing traffic count data and calculating traffic index for City streets; designing asphalt and concrete pavement structural sections and evaluating alternative sections; evaluating active soils and providing recommendations for mitigation; providing support to the development and maintenance of laboratory testing database; possessing a certification in Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauges; functioning as Radiation Safety Officer; overseeing training of Laboratory staff in field and laboratory testing procedures, and certifying the staff as to their proficiency.This recruitment will create an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will possess: The ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively on a teamExceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationshipsDemonstrated experience and ability to provide field observations and testing; as well as laboratory testingSound judgement when providing guidance to internal and external stakeholdersExperience creating training materials as well as conducting initial and ongoing trainings for field and laboratory staffThe ability to understand, interpret, and implement State and federal legislation and regulationsTHE SELECTION PROCESS: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses will be reviewed for required qualifications and may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, minimal or generic responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. An eligibility list will be established as a result of this selection process and may be used to fill the current vacancy as well as any future vacancies.Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. SANTA ROSA - A WONDERFUL CITY TO CALL HOME: The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties (all assignments)The following duties are considered essential for this job classification: Provide complex, paraprofessional engineering guidance to City staff and/or external organizations, agencies and businesses related to area of assignmentPlan, organize, assign and coordinate field and office paraprofessional engineering workOversee overall processes within specialized area(s)Identify training needs and provide training opportunities in area of assignmentResearch and stay current on laws, technology, practices and procedures in area of assignmentRecommend changes to proceduresDevelop and maintain procedure manuals for section of assignmentResearch, organize, and disseminate information to staffProvide timely, accurate service in response to customer requestsServe as liaison to other City departments and to professionals in the fieldAnticipate workload trendsServe as advocate to management on behalf of the assigned area's issues and needsIdentify and communicate industry changes Additional DutiesIn addition to the essential duties listed above that are applicable to all assigned areas, each employee assigned to this classification may perform the additional essential duties listed below, in the assigned section. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed for an assigned department, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned: MATERIALS ENGINEERING: Analyze traffic count data and calculate traffic index for City streetsDesign Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement structural sections and evaluate alternative sectionsEvaluate active soils and provide recommendations for mitigationSupport the development and maintenance of laboratory testing databasePossess a certification in Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear GaugesFunction as Radiation Safety Officer, as neededOversee training of Materials Engineering staff in field and laboratory testing procedures and certify the staff as to their proficiency as required by the Quality Assurance PlanOversee Caltrans Reference Program which demonstrates testing proficiencyEvaluate new technologies in HMA and PCC and equipment for testing these and related materialsEnsure Materials Engineering equipment is maintained and within specificationsManage Pavement Management database and perform pavement analysis relating to preserving and/or rehabilitation of the City street network Additional Duties (depending on area of assignment): In addition to the essential duties for specific areas of assignment as described above, the following duties may be essential depending upon the area of assignment: Oversee consultant produced legal descriptions and mapsResearch title, deeds and maps for land acquisitionPrepare legal descriptions and mapsCalculate parcel closures and areasCoordinate with Right of Way Agent to provide maps and area calculations for property appraisalsSupport the development and maintenance of engineering databases, department web sites, and survey/CAD coordinationResearch the availability of public grants for engineering projects and coordinate the application process for obtaining those grantsMaintain schedules and follow up to assure that project deadlines are metCoordinate changing design and construction standards for engineering projectsCoordinate the modeling of traffic signal systems, creation of new traffic signal systems, expansion of existing traffic signal systems, and the maintenance of existing systemsApply specialized expertise in design and construction of sanitary sewer and water systemsAdminister CAD development for CIP projectsMaintain contact with North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board staff for the City's active hazardous material sites
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is performed indoors in an engineering office environment and outdoors in field conditions involving heavy traffic, steep terrain, muddy construction sites and exposure to poison oak. Field work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and involves walking on rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. Incumbents communicate with others orally, face to face, and by telephone and/or two-way radio. Incumbents are given oral direction or graphic information such as blueprints, schematic drawings, and layouts or other visual aids when receiving assignments. When operating office equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or calculator, incumbents make fine, highly controlled, repetitive arm/hand movements. When operating a computer, incumbents sit for extended time periods with the ability to move at will. Incumbents raise arms overhead and/or bend and stoop to retrieve documents from file drawers. When performing field inspections and office duties, incumbents climb stairs and/or ladders, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and stoop and crouch with the ability to change positions as needed. When performing field inspections, incumbents respond to auditory warning devices. Construction inspection duties require incumbents to coordinate movement of more than one limb simultaneously while driving, to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly, and to make visual inspections of contractors' work. During inspections, incumbents observe people in the field to monitor compliance with safety standards. Incumbents sometimes perform construction inspections at night and/or on weekends and holidays. Incumbents review or check the work products of less experienced staff. Incumbents sometimes use common hand tools such as a hammer, saw, or screw driver, pick or a utility box lifting device for design and inspection activities, or power tools such as a drill, power saw, or grinder. Incumbents discriminate among or match colors in order to inspect curb painting, pavement marking, and traffic signs.For more information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Human Resources at 707-543-3060.The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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