Junior/Assistant/Associate Engineer (Public Works)

Salary : $102,086.40 - $149,739.20 Annually

Location : Napa, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 1035-2025-02-05

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

The Napa Valley

Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values : Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Or by viewing the video below.

The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one regular, full-time vacancy, which may be filled at the Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, or Associate Engineer level depending on qualifications, for the Public Works Department at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Salary & Benefits :

• Junior Engineer : $49.08 (Step 1) - $58.61 (Step 5)
• Assistant Engineer : $54.14 (Step 1) - $64.82 (Step 5)
• Associate Engineer : $60.01 (Step 1) - $71.99 (Step 5)
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7 / 01 / 2025
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7 / 01 / 2026
• 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)

About the Department & Position :

Napa County's Public Works Department is dedicated to sustaining health, safety, quality of life and protection of natural resources by providing and maintaining public facilities and services in partnership with the community and other public agencies for current and future residents, workers, animals, and visitors of Napa County. Incumbents in this flexibly staffed job series (Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer) perform professional level engineering work of average to complex difficulty and are responsible for professional work in connection with the design, construction and maintenance of a variety of public facilities including County roads, bridges, drainage systems, public buildings and related facilities.

Position Requirements :

To qualify for the Junior Engineer classification , an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is :

To qualify for the Assistant Engineer classificatio n, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is :

To qualify for the Associate Engineer classification , an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is :

The Recruitment Process :

Online Application Deadline

By Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5 : 00 pm Pacific Standard Time

Application Screening

Tentatively the week of March 3, 2025

Supplemental Question Scoring

Tentatively the week of March 3, 2025

Supplemental questions will be scored by Subject Matter Experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Exam

Tentatively the week of March 17, 2025

Establish Eligibility List

Tentatively the week of March 17, 2025

Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description for this flexibly staff job series, including the example of duties, for the following classifications below : Disaster Service Workers :

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 31012).

ADA Accommodation :

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and / or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -

Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -

Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees :

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -

Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -

All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best-qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions, as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated.Although your experience and education should relate to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.

Do you possess a valid California driver's license?

Please indicate the education programs that you've fully completed and graduated from. Check all that apply.

Please select the required certification that you have in your possession as it relates to the appropriate classification :

If you selected Assistant or Associate Engineer in the prior supplemental question, please provide your certification / registration number AND the name of the state you're currently certified / registered with below. If you selected Junior Engineer, please write "N / A - no certification".

Based on the experience requirements shown below, please select which classification you wish to be considered for this recruitment. Junior Engineer - No experience is required. Engineering internship or work experience is highly desired. Assistant Engineer - Requires at least one year of professional-level engineering experience. Associate Engineer - Requires at least three years of professional-level engineering experience.

Please describe in detail any engineering experience you have that makes you qualified for the Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer position. In your response, please also include the position held, duration, and the type of engineering work performed.

Please describe in detail any experience you have with the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of improvements, include your experience with computer aided drawing of engineering plans.

Please describe in detail any experience you have managing capital improvement projects and meeting schedules.

If selected for the Associate Engineer level and you have a registered certificate as a civil engineer registered outside of the State of California, do you understand that you will be required to obtain a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers within 9 months of hire date (or probationary employment shall be summarily terminated for failure to meet minimum job qualifications)?

Required Question

Salary : $102,086 - $149,739