Civil Engineer I

Salary

$23.68 - $36.47 Hourly

Location

Little Rock, AR

Job Type

Full Time Limited Service Position

Job Number

PW-2025-01

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Civil Engineering

Opening Date

01/06/2025

Closing Date

1/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility?

No

On-Line Applications Only?

Yes

Department

Public Works

Grade

869

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The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To review plans for street, drainage system, and private development construction projects and to inspect construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications; performs the administrative duties associated with the City's compliance activities mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Essential Functions

For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related area and one (1) year of experience at the level of Civil Engineer Intern, in civil engineering, or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) before employment and maintain registration for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess certification as a Flood Plain Manager in the State of Arkansas within one (1) year of employment; must maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  
  

Career Ladder Requirements

• This classification is eligible for career ladder progression from a Civil Engineer - Engineer Intern (EI) to a Civil Engineer I after the completion of one (1) year of experience as a Civil Engineer – Engineer Intern (EI).
  
  

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
  
  

City of Little Rock Benefits

Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.

Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.

Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)

01

Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License? [Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.]

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience at the level of a Civil Engineer Intern or one (1) year experience in civil engineering?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

If yes, please describe all civil engineer experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. Ensure this information is included in your online work history. If no experience, please enter N/A.

05

Do you have experience in Civil Engineering which includes floodplain management?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

If yes, please describe all floodplain management experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. Ensure this information is included in your online work history. If no experience, please enter N/A.

07

Are you able to obtain registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) before employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other
  
  

Required Question

Agency City of Little Rock

Department Public Works Department Address 701 West Markham Street

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201

Phone 501-371-4475