Job Description
Job Description and Duties
This position is eligible to telework up to two (2) days 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 Principal Structural Engineer (PSE) in DSA's Headquarters Structural Codes and Standards Section, the incumbent is responsible for code, policies, procedures and code interpretations that promote innovative solutions in compliance with the California Education Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), guidelines, policies and other reference material to meet customer needs throughout the State of California. Customers include school districts, community college districts, essential services agencies, design professionals, contractors, building and product manufacturers, project and special inspectors, material testing laboratories, state agencies, public constituents, staff and department management.
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.
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 .
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Working Conditions
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
- Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
- Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
- Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
- Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
- Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Structural Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
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.
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 of, or familiarity with, DSA Plan Review and Field/Construction Oversight processes, including Project Inspector Certification and Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance programs.
- Be dependable, trustworthy, reliable, adaptable and punctual.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in use of cloud-based platforms and Microsoft programs, ETracker, Box, Bluebeam and other electronic plan review programs.
- Positive customer service-oriented behavior and attitude.
- Demonstrates the ability to work and contribute effectively in a team environment or independently in a manner consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in working with internal and external customers.
- Record of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, and exercising good judgment.
- Willingness to take direction from managers and consider suggestions from lead personnel.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
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Additional Information
Reporting Location:
DSA Headquarters
1102 Q St., Ste 5100
Sacramento, CA 95811 Please specify RPA 28707 and JC-486000 on your state application.
Examination Information:
Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov .
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and instructions.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week,