Associate Civil Engineer

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THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill four (4) full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time part-time limited term and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Associate Civil Engineer. As a collaborative member of the Citys Public Works Department the Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for under direction performing professional complex engineering work involving the design investigation and construction of public works projects including streets traffic controls water and utility systems to prepare plans and specifications and to act as a project manager on assigned projects.

The ideal candidate for Associate Civil Engineer will possess two (2) years of experience working on civil engineering projects including the design and/or construction of public works and/or water utilities systems and facilities at least one (1) year of which was at a level equivalent to an Assistant Engineer equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or meet the qualifying experience requirements outlined in Business and Professions Code sections 6751(c) and 6753 and Title 16 California Code of Regulations section 424. and possession of a current and valid Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer issued by the California Board of Registration of Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologist. Associate Civil Engineers should be detailed oriented and able to effectively manage multiple projects ensuring quality work while remaining conscientious of schedules and budgets team-oriented and able to interact with people throughout the City and the public both cooperatively and collaboratively has engineering design experience in a municipal or county public works department or special purpose district as well as possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering design construction and maintenance of the Citys roads sidewalks traffic signals trees open spaces and buildings. The department also manages stormwater compliance programs transportation planning recycling & solid waste contract services and operates the Vallejo Municipal Marina.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly active waterfront community that attracts innovative hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf museums performing arts boutique shopping brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejos delightful historical downtown area weekly downtown farmers market and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom one of Americas only combination wildlife oceanarium and theme parks.

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the (Civil) Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including independent development of engineering designs and managing complex construction projects. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from supervisory or management Engineering staff. May exercise lead direction over functional and technical engineering staff. May exercise direct supervision over technical engineering staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

General Duties (for all assignments):

• Perform professional civil engineering calculations for various projects.

• Prepare special engineering studies and reports; perform special assignments on engineering problems as necessary; prepare specific studies for other City staff.

• Provide public counter support to developers builders contractors and the general public pertaining to City engineering and related requirements; process a variety of permits including encroachment excavation quit claim and block party.

• Participate on project teams in Engineering and on multi-disciplinary teams as lead or as contributing member and take actions in support of team success.

• Attend City council meetings planning commission meetings and other sessions as directed by management staff.

• Respond to public or other inquiries relative to engineering policies and procedures on specific projects and other divisional information.

• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes. Monitor new developments proposed/new legislation local ordinances etc. related to civil engineering construction methods water systems water resources water infrastructure contract administration and economic analysis techniques.

• Recommend modifications to contracts operations and procedures to utilize new data/technologies and comply with new regulations.

• Manage monitor and control performance of consultants contractors and staff in conformance with assigned objectives plans schedules and budgets; account for variances and implement necessary corrective action. Plan prepare coordinate and administer consulting construction and other contracts and agreements including RFQ/RFPs costs reports change orders determination of payment for work accomplished etc.

• Participate in the selection of professional and technical staff; manage consultants/contractors effectively; Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

When assigned to Current Development:

• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to current development.

• Review maps deeds legal descriptions and other contract documents.

• Review development projects for Flood Zone Compliance with local ordinances and FEMA requirements.

• Review development projects storm water control plan for C.3 compliance with Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and local ordinance.

• Assist in dissemination of information to various departments/districts and public including providing services to general public at the counter.

• Prepare requests for qualifications/proposals.

• Review developer plans specifications and other planning applications within scope of knowledge for the appropriate design of public works projects including extensions for water sewer and street systems; prepare conditions of approval for a multitude of planning applications.

When assigned to Water:

• Act as project engineer/manager for the design construction and inspection of water projects; prepare/review drawings for the construction of pipelines lake outlet structures and retaining walls; obtain required easements or permits for water system construction and utility structures.

• Perform development review under direction of Senior Civil Engineer or Engineering Manager.

• Review pipeline plans for new projects including subdivisions additions commercial center and various other projects.

• Perform water/hydraulic engineering calculations pipe network analyses and recommended pipe sizing.

• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to water engineering.

• Administer contracts for various water projects.

• Prepare water service agreements to provide service to the public; issue permanent water meters; issue temporary construction meters.

• Plans for water sources; planning for facilities; estimate future water yields; provide engineering data. Performs detailed and complex geotechnical analyses evaluate safety and stability of dams/hydraulic structures including seismic; conducts site investigations; collect and review technical data.

• Prepares engineering economic feasibility and environmental assessment.

• Conducts varied engineering analyses - hydraulics seismic risks water reclamation and geotechnical evaluations.

• Assemble/Analyze water use land use population - water supply and demand analysis.

• Acts as project manager on major civil engineering projects; directs work of lower-level engineers; assembles project team; may direct and review work and training of a small specialized staff Coordinate service agreements with State and County Agencies

When assigned to Traffic:

• Design and coordinate major traffic interchanges including the installation of traffic signals traffic control devices and streetlights.

• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to traffic engineering.

• Conduct comprehensive studies for system master planning of future expansions including traffic control systems and other public works projects; determine need and justifications for future expansions and improvements; design and review traffic control plans for both City and private projects.

• Participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for traffic signal installation and maintenance; participate in the selection of consultants and contractors; participate in contract negotiation preparation and administration.

• Plan and coordinate various traffic and transportation projects including city-wide traffic circulation traffic safety studies city-wide traffic signal coordination program and the city-wide bikeway planning.

• Prepare applications for State and Federal funding of traffic and transportation related projects; participate various grant presentations as required.

• Participate in the development of traffic in-service training programs.

When assigned to Capital Improvement Program Section in Public Works and Water Department:

• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to capital improvements projects.

• May act as project manager on assigned projects; oversee direct and review the work of assigned professional and technical project staff; establish design criteria to be used by project staff and/or outside consultants.

• Prepare engineering designs specifications costs and quantity estimates of public work projects; obtain required easements or permits for streets water utility structures and other Public Works and Water projects.

• Prepare requests for proposals and bids; review contract bids and proposals; assist in the coordination and review of consultants design work.

• Prepare and/or review the adequacy and accuracy of computations preliminary layout and design work from field and survey data.

• Participate in the initial planning of projects to be proposed and make recommendations to assist assigned management staff in establishing schedules and budgets.

• Act as a project engineer; research applicable codes regulations and requirements for assigned project; develop engineering plans and compile preliminary layout of plans; write specifications for plans; coordinate required advertising for bids; advise contractor(s) and construction inspectors during actual construction.

• Identify and plan required capital improvement projects for system expansion.

• Manage the design or design the necessary modifications and/or new construction of public works streets traffic water and related projects within City County State and Federal guidelines.

• Maintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to assure compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion.

• Provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction; review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering.
• Principles and practices of street traffic control and water and sewer system design.
• Principles and practices of water distribution and supply systems.
• Principles and practices of pavement management and design.
• Principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Terminology methods practices and techniques used in technical civil engineering report preparation.
• Principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
• Recent developments current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering.
• Pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations including civil engineering laws and regulations.
• Modern office procedures methods and computer equipment.

• Develop review and modify complex civil engineering plans designs and specifications.
• Resolve regulatory public relations and system design questions.
• Manage engineering projects.
• Ensure project compliance with appropriate Federal State and local rules laws and regulations.
• Monitor phases of construction projects and prepare progress reports.
• Perform technical research and solve multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical civil engineering records and prepare complex comprehensive reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Meet the essential functions and physical requirements contained in the Physical Analysis of Job Assignment attached to this specification and incorporated herein by this reference.
• Have specialized knowledge of the principles practices and methods of hydraulics hydrology water supply hydraulic structures drainage and flood control.
• Be familiar with laws and regulations pertaining to these subjects as well as to ground and surface waters and water distributing agencies.

Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an indoor office setting. Incumbents communicate with others orally in person or over the telephone to gather or provide information. Incumbents sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will. When preparing reports and communicating with others via electronic mail they make repetitive arm/hand movements using a keyboard and mouse.

The Recruitment & Selection Process
1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday March 2 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional) by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account obtaining your already created account information or submitting your online application please contact applicant support directly at . City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications in the week of March 2 2026.

3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by Subject Matter Experts the Week of March 9 2026. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplement questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place in the week of March 23 2026. Oral Panel Interviews are weighed at 100% of the candidates score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials including training and experience current resume and responses to supplemental questions.

placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Jannah Lunar-Kaplli at or send an email to: no later than March 2 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo (City) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW) by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veterans Preference - Veterans preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at the time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.