What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior/Assistant/Associate Engineer & Senior Civil Engineer position at City of Tracy, CA?
Salary : $92,063.92 - $163,563.66 Annually
Location : Tracy, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Department : Public Works
Division : Engineering
Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 25 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : TEAM
Description
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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline : APRIL 25, 2025 Application Review : FEBRUARY 20, 2025 & MARCH 27, 2025 Qualified applicants will be invited to interview after each application review period.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Tracy is seeking to add any level of our Engineering series to our Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn. This person will be up to the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment as part of a very motivated team. The ideal candidate for this position should have working knowledge of relevant programs or software, such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WSPG, Micro Station, Inroads, AutoCAD Civil 3D or other Hydraulic or Hydrologic design software.
Experience or coursework (such as hydrology, hydraulics, etc.) related to capital projects and traffic engineering work would be beneficial. An Engineer-In-Training license is not required for the lower levels but is highly desirable. A valid registration as a Professional Engineer is also highly desirable. The division is excited about the opportunity to train and grow the next generation of City engineers, and hope to bring aboard someone with the following competencies :
- Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluates information.
- Action & Results Focus - Initiates tasks and focuses on accomplishment.
- Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Learning Agility - Eager to continually learn new concepts and apply them to one's work.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Oral & Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
- Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displays honesty, adheres to principles, and has personal accountability.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies in the department.
DEFINITION
Junior Engineer Under general supervision, performs routine professional field and office engineering work to assist in the management and administration of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, and infrastructure construction and maintenance projects; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; provides professional assistance to higher-level engineering staff; and performs related work as assigned. To view the full job description for this level, .
Assistant Engineer This is the first working level classification in the professional engineering series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic experience learn City systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Assignments may vary with the skill and training of the incumbent. Positions at this level perform many of the duties required of the positions at the Associate Civil level but are not expected to function at the same skill level, exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods, and work product requires review, seal, and signature of a registered Professional Engineer. To view the full job description for this level, .
Associate Engineer This is the journey-level classification in the professional engineering series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, exercising judgment and initiative, and assuming project management responsibility for larger and more complex CIP and infrastructure projects. Positions 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. Work may be reviewed upon completion for compliance with City policies and procedures, but incumbents have authority to sign and seal their own work product as registered Professional Engineers. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter is the advanced journey and full supervisory level in the series, and is responsible for organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of departmental and / or contract staff involved in a major area of the Engineering division, in addition to possessing a highly-developed and clearly-distinguishable skillset in particular areas of expertise and / or performing the most complex and difficult engineering and project management activities. To view the full job description for this level, .
Senior Civil Engineer
Under general direction, plans, schedules, supervises, and reviews the work of professional engineering staff within the City's Engineering division; serves as project manager for complex professional engineering activities including environmental program planning and compliance, design, construction, land development engineering, traffic engineering, and other programs; ensures that functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies related to the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic and transportation, and infrastructure; provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise; performs and takes lead role in coordinating assignments involving a highly-developed area of expertise within the CIP; and performs related work as required. To view the full job description for this level, .
Essential and Marginal Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
This list is for the Junior Engineer level. Applicants should review job descriptions to view higher level typical job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF
ABILITY TO
This list is for the Junior Engineer level. Applicants should review job descriptions to view higher level knowledge and abilities needed to move up within the series.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :
Junior Engineer : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. Possession of a valid certification as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the State of California is desirable.
Assistant Engineer : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related engineering field. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience performed in a learning or training capacity at a level equivalent to the class of Junior Engineer with the City of Tracy. Possession of a valid certification as an Engineer-In-Training issued by the State of California is highly desirable.
Associate Engineer : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related engineering field. Two (2) years of responsible professional engineering experience equivalent to Assistant Engineer with the City of Tracy. Possession of a valid certification as an Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer license issued by the State of California is highly desirable. Employees assigned to the position of Associate Engineer and who possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license, will receive an incentive of five percent (5%) of their base rate of pay per pay period.
Senior Civil Engineer : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related engineering field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience equivalent to an Associate Engineer with the City of Tracy. Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.
Requirement at all levels :
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in the field, to operate varied hand and power tools, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit and inspect Agency sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other access points; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; this is occasionally a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and / or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City of Tracy employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the City may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a "Local Emergency" is declared during the employee's shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a "Local Emergency" is declared outside of the employee's shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.
The City of Tracy provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Teamsters Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More in formation can be found in the and in the between the City of Tracy and General Teamsters Local No. 439, IBT.
Health Benefits - Choice administered through Teamsters Benefit Trust - Kaiser or United Healthcare health insurance plans available after a 3 month waiting period with generous City contribution.
Dental and Vision Plans - Choice of United Healthcare, Liberty Dental, or Delta Dental plans available (Delta Dental is available after completion of 12 months of eligibility in the Trust Fund in addition to a 3 month waiting period). VSP is available for vision coverage.
Life Insurance - Individual coverage of $30,000. Premium is fully paid by the City.
Retirement Program - CalPERS (formula dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS). Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation programs available (MissionSquare & Corebridge). The City participates in Social Security.
Paid Leave and Holidays - General vacation accrues at the rate of 96 hours per year the first year and progresses up to 192 hours per year at 16 years of service. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year with unlimited accrual. There are 14 paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays).
Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - (IRS Section 125) Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.
Uniform Allowance - Crime Scene Technicians, Animal Service Aides, Animal Services Officers, Crime Prevention Specialists, Community Service Officers, Property / Evidence Technicians, Senior Property / Evidence Technician, Public Safety Dispatchers, and Code Enforcement Officersreceive a uniform allowance of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) on the regular payday following their appointment. Thereafter, these classifications receive a uniform allowance of thirty dollars and seventy-seven cents ($30.77) per pay period. Safety Boot Allowance has a limited reimbursement up to $230 per fiscal year.
Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Tool Replacement, Employee Credit Union, Direct Deposit, Scholarshare529, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.
Do you possess a valid, current certificate as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?If YES, please attach a copy of the certificate to the application.
Do you possess a valid, current certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?If "Yes" please attach a copy of your P.E. license.
Do you have the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related engineering field?
Are you able to provide proof of your education?
What major did you obtain your degree in?
Which level of the series do you believe that you are qualified for? (Check all that apply)
How many years of professional civil engineering experience do you possess?
Do you have experience working for a municipality?
Please provide the dates that you have obtained this experience so it can be verified on the job history you provided. If not applicable, please write N / A.
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Salary : $92,064 - $163,564
