CHIEF ENGINEER I

State of California
State of California

Full-time

Alameda County, CA, USA

USD 6,715-8,500 / month

Posted on Sep 19, 2026

Job Posting: CSB Chief Engineer (Fremont Block)

Department of Education - School for the Blind

JC-532646
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CSB Chief Engineer (Fremont Block)
CHIEF ENGINEER I

$6,715.00 - $8,500.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief of Plant Operations at the California School for the Deaf (CSDF), Fremont, and or the California School for the Blind (CSB) Superintendent, the Chief Engineer performs a wide variety of duties including the operation of water treatment, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, boilers gas lines, and other mechanical power equipment. The Chief Engineer I will complete work as required, work independently, collectively and professionally with others.

The Chief Engineer I may lead the work with others in the operations, maintenance and repair of the heating and electrical plant and other mechanical equipment at CSB, CSDF and the Diagnostic Center North (DCN) facilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Will work outside in inclement weather and in a temperature controlled environment with LED lighting. This position will use tools, manual and powered and may be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting, or using a ladder. This position may be need to access tight crawl spaces, climb on roof of buildings or be on the ground on concrete or in dirt/mud. May predominantly walk, drive in golf cart or stand during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry boxes or tools weighing up to 50 lbs. May be around blind or visually impaired students. May be required to drive state vehicle (e.g. golf cart). This position is also on an open school campus and will be around students who are visually impaired and or blind, or deaf. May be around service animals.

This position is located on a 25-acre school campus and is a part of the Fremont Block which is comprised of the California School for the Blind, California School for the Deaf and the Diagnostic Center Northern California. The entire Fremont Block is located on 100 acres.

** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - Recruitment and Retention. Employees receive a differential of ten percent (10%) of their base pay. . The pay differential is not included in the salary as listed below. **

** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 13, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. **

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-532646
Position #(s):
184-820-6698-001
Working Title:
CSB Chief Engineer (Fremont Block)
Classification:
CHIEF ENGINEER I
$6,715.00 - $8,500.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division.

This position is located in Fremont, California.

Department Website: http://www.csb-cde.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test.
  • Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon formal conditional offer of employment and acceptance, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -
    Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:
    - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

    Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
• Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure.
• Punctuality and good attendance.
• Time management.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude.
• Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment.

Applicants should have the ability to work independently in a well-organized manner and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

The California School for the Blind (CSB) is located in Fremont, CA and offers free parking. CSB is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of campus.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
careers@csb-cde.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Application Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:
1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.
Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).
2. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:
Exam Bulletin - Chief Engineer I
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1917

3. Statement of Qualifications -
Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:
- With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.
Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.

Note: Chief Engineer exam is under Department of General Services.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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