STO 21R - Engineering Specialist

Posting Title
STO 21R - Engineering Specialist
Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R21
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually
Close Date
4/30/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District
Job Summary
A wonderful position for an Engineering generalist with leadership and expertise in oversight.
The Ministry of Forests is responsible for supporting a sustainable and competitive future for B.C.'s forest sector, while taking action to keep forests healthy and protect communities in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.
The Engineering Specialist provides engineering expertise and advice to operational staff and works closely with the District Engineering Officer, the Engineering Team, and Branch to ensure the environmental; construction and legislative requirements on Forest Service Roads are met in accordance with the Engineering Program Funding Policy.
This roleis focused on administering the district resource road network.
Resource roads - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
This includes implementing engineering projects, interacting with permit holders, stakeholders and the public, contract management, road and bridge maintenance, resource road inspections, and road design to support the achievement of program and project objectives.
Job Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Diploma, or higher, in forestry, in civil engineering or a related field (i.e. forest engineering, survey geomatics, geoscience), or natural resource field (i.e. forestry).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders and/or First Nations' communities.
• Experience in project and/or contract management.
• One (1) or more years of experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:
• Road, bridge and major structures design/layout; and/or,
• Road construction and maintenance; and/or,
• Post-fire recovery and rehabilitation work.

Provisos:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver's Class 5 Licence or equivalent.
• May be required to operate a variety of field equipment.
• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of field work.
• Must be willing and able to work in all/adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
• Must comply with the safety standards of the Ministry and WorkSafe BC.
  

Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the Ministry. Note: it is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Paul.Blomberg@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
2 positions available: 1 full time permanent position, 1 temporary/auxiliary position that may become permanent
Positions located in Vernon
An eligibility list for future temporary or permanent position may be established
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.
Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, itmay notbe used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Category

Government