Associate/Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic)

Salary : $111,176.04 - $155,093.04 Annually

Location : City of Rancho Cordova, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 00096

Department : Public Works

Division : Traffic

Opening Date : 09 / 06 / 2024

FLSA : Exempt

THE POSITION

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a Professional Engineer / Traffic Engineer with demonstrated experience in traffic operations, impact analysis & studies, smart technology implementation, neighborhood traffic management programs, and public / private infrastructure projects.

Through leadership, strong communication skills and innovative forward-thinking, the successful candidate will work closely with staff, consultants, and regional partners like Caltrans and SACOG to develop intelligent transportation systems, integrated multi-modal networks and implement smart city technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, love what they do, are motivated at the opportunity to make a difference in our community, and passionate in sharing their knowledge with their colleagues.

APPLY TODAY! EACH APPLICATION IS REVIEWED PROMPTLY.

• Recruitment will remain open continuously until filled

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Recruitment will remain open continuously until filled.

Each application is reviewed promptly, with best applicants referred to the hiring manager.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Paper applications / resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Associate Civil Engineer

Salary Range : $9,264.67 - $11,336.28 / month

Senior Civil Engineer

Salary Range : $10,556.00 - $12,924.42 / month

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Associate Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; and strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. On a continuous basis work in an office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; travel from job site to job site sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; may be exposed to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; may work on uneven or slippery surfaces; and may intermittently perform field work while exposed to various types of weather including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA - Exempt status

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City's application process.

EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

CALPERS Retirement

Tier 1 : Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six-month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.

Tier 2 : Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new MISC members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than 6 months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula and are required to pay a 7.75% contribution toward the PERS benefit. (Note : the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)

1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level) - The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% each year. Benefit amounts as of 2025 are $820, $1,641 and $2,461 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.

457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.

Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and / or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300. If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or vision benefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.

Medical Benefits Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan. In 2025, the retiree medical contribution is $158.00 per month. The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.

Dental - Delta Dental PPO

Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined.

Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 24 / 25.

Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.

Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.

Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.

Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability

Social Security - No

Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.

Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.

Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.

Updated January 2025

Indicate your current licenses and education related to Civil Engineering. (Check all that apply) :

How many years of professional Civil Engineering work experience do you have?

Select any of the following items you have at least two (2) years of experience with :

Select any of the following items you have at least three (3) years of experience with :

Describe your experience in traffic engineering including, but not limited to, traffic counts, traffic control plans, speed limits, speed surveys, signal / stop warrants, turning movements, neighborhood traffic management programs, collision database management, traffic studies, VMT analysis, and trip generations analysis.

Please briefly describe your experience with assisting and / or managing traffic operations, multi-modal transportation networks, and transit.

How many employees have you actively supervised in the last two (2) years?

Based on your education and experience, do you think your qualifications would meet the Associate or the Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic) minimum qualifications?

Why are you interested in being a member of the City of Rancho Cordova's Public Works team?

Required Question

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