District Structural Engineer

Job Description and Duties

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The District Structural Engineer (DSE) is in charge of difficult and complex field structural engineering work and will observe the construction of healthcare facilities as required to ensure work is performed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and in compliance with Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCRs) (including all referenced codes and standards there within), the Office ’s Policy Intent Notices, Code Application Notices and other applicable codes, guidelines and policies, and other reference materials. Maintains current certification/registration with appropriate licensing board.

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Working Conditions

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly.

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:

• California Structural Engineer license is required.
• Recent experience within the past 5 years with California Building Standards Codes, Title 24 Building Codes and Regulations, and other California business practices, policies and interpretations for health facilities, hospitals.
• Knowledge or experience with various materials and methods of construction, especially Type 1 construction, e.g. Structural Steel and deep foundations.
• Experience in retrofit of existing structures using the California Building Codes for existing buildings.
• Recent structural engineering experience within past 5 years in hospital design.
• Structural plan review experience.
• Structural field review experience.
• Experience working and resolving issues with a multi-disciplinary team, clients, contractors and other technical and professional staff.
• Experience inspecting or reviewing quality of structural engineering work in office and/or field.
• Experience performing technical evaluation of construction documents.
• Participation in professional structural engineer organizations.
• Maintain a current, comprehensive working knowledge of California business practices, codes, regulations, policies, interpretations, materials and methods of construction applicable to your specific areas of enforcement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to performing duties in a service-oriented manner.
• Communicate well with others and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Design experience in the different types of Seismic Force Resisting Systems and bracing different types of non-structural components.
• Ability to apply technical skills to formulate practical solutions in resolving structural plan and field review issues.
• Experience handling code enforcement issues with architects, engineers, health care facility owners, contractors and other technical and professional staff.
• Good writing and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Geographical counties to be covered (in-person): Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.

Benefits

HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.

HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements.  Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.

Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Additional Application Requirements

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current work experience in the duties performed section. The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information e.g. Social Security Number (SSN).

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. HCAI accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ is a separate document, and your response must be no more than two typewritten pages in length and include your first and last name and JC# at the top of each page. You must state the SOQ items below with your response to each item. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications without a clearly titled SOQ or failure to follow instructions above will not be considered for this position.

  1. Your SOQ must include a description of your experience as a Structural Engineer and how your experience and knowledge prepared you to fulfill the duties of this position.

  2. Describe your experience with the design and construction of health care facilities and explain how they differentiate from other types of commercial buildings.

  3. Describe what skills you believe are most crucial to be successful in this position and your experience using those skills.