Under general administrative direction, manages, and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects and systems. The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include: • Directing, supervising, and coordinating the design of complex engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture projects. • Conducting interviews, selecting, training, monitoring, and evaluating departmental staff and consultants. • Planning, organizing, and directing the administration and management of contracts. • Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of complex construction contracts and documents. • Establishing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives. • Managing projects and coordinating activities between units and other groups. • Consulting with technical staff, conducting meetings, and representing the City. • Writing, reviewing, and approving documents. • Supervising the review of shop drawings by contractors and field inspection staff. • Performing other related duties as assigned.
See More Details >>Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional engineering work in the field and office; and supervises engineering personnel, including consultants engaged in such work. The essential functions of the Engineer class may vary depending on assignment and include: • Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, consultants and other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects; assigning and reviewing work. • Selecting, training, motivating, monitoring, evaluating and counseling staff. • Analyzing workloads and budgets, supervising and reviewing the preparation of documents; reviewing and analyzing bids for conformance with specifications and for award approval; negotiating and modifying contracts and resolving claims and disputes. • Supervising and monitoring the inspection of complex engineering projects and organizing and supervising the activities of field inspection staff. • Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment and other engineering functions. • Preparing and reviewing engineering designs, drawings and specifications; performing and reviewing difficult engineering calculations. • Reviewing federal, regional, and local regulations and legislation affecting engineering work. • Analyzing and solving complex engineering and process related problems. • Writing, reviewing, and approving departmental correspondence, reports and other related documents; conducting meetings and making presentations to staff, committees, approval agencies, clients, and the general public. • May act as a project engineer or resident engineer for complex projects. • Performs other related duties as required.
See More Details >>Full-time/Part-time JAVA Software Engineer Paid (Global/Remote) - Help Change the World! Engineering Job Summary This position is tailored to a professional who has special skills and the right degree and professional experience. The ideal candidate has extensive JAVA software design and development experience and will be responsible for building new features and improving existing server-side components for UniversalGiving®’s website. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy. UniversalGiving® is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary Quality Model®. UniversalGiving® has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. UniversalGiving® also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive, and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s Giving 2.0. We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ annual Top Nonprofits lists and are highlighted in Huffington Post's list of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours. Responsibilities • Executing: Primary responsibility is coding in Java in MySQL and implementing Sprints • Collaborate with front-end developers/senior management to deliver quality code • Develop server-side Java technologies for existing & new application components • Scoping, developing, and implementing new user features and new web components • Increase operational efficiency & system visibility by developing tracking analysis • Provide recommendations on coding standards and guidelines • Track and communicate team progress/performance with the organization’s leadership • Update, improve and release new architecture & features for UniversalGiving®. Qualifications • BS/MS Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) • 4+ years of application development experience using JAVA, MySQL, React • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation & JavaScript object model • Experience with client-side web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS • Familiarity with source controls such as SVN and CVS • Knowledge of design patterns and object-oriented modeling (e.g. UML) • Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). • Experience with designing/analysis/testing/implementation/maintenance/QA processes. • Strong debugging skills and principles: Familiarity with bug-tracking systems such as Jira • Experience in writing React.js unit test cases with JEST • Experience in writing REST API integration test cases • Good knowledge of Git, Gitlab/bitbucket/Github Benefits • Part-time, flexible remote positions • Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures • Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit • With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving® is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas Duration and Location • The position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week) • Minimum 6 months commitment • We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, Kenya, and many more. To Apply Complete your application on UniversalGiving®. You may also access the Internships/Returnships page on the UniversalGiving®’s website: Please visit the Careers section in the footer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted through UniversalGiving®’s website will be considered. UniversalGiving® is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Vision is to “Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."® Let’s Connect Facebook: UniversalGiving Twitter: @UniversalGiving LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page Instagram: @UniversalGiving Pinterest: @UniversalGiving Our Founder And CEO, Pamela Hawley Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog) Facebook: @Pamela Hawley Twitter: @PamelaHawley LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley Instagram: @PamelaHawley Pinterest: @PamelaHawley
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in San Francisco, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under skilled professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 105,125 mechanical trade professionals in California, with a projected 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in San Francisco earn an average of $2,021 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $87,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and specialized programs help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
