Associate Civil Engineer

Back View Details And Apply

Associate Civil Engineer

City of Vallejo Vallejo, California, United States

Job Description:

Associate Civil Engineer

Description

Description

PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY

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 City’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 City's 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 121,000 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 Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's 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.

S UPERVISION 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.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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):

When assigned to Current Development:

When assigned to Water:

When assigned to Traffic:

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


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Ability to: Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two 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 year of which was at a level equivalent to an Assistant Engineer.

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s 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.

License and/or Certificates:
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.

Possession, or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hiring date, of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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 governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. 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.

5.Candidates 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 (707) 648-5402 or send an email to: [email protected] 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.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's 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.

Click here for benefit information for International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Employees (IBEW):

Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$114,029.55 - $138,603.50 Annually
Back View Details And Apply