Associate Civil Engineer (Pavement Engineer)

Salary : $121,913.91 - $147,270.42 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-G019-PW-01
Department: Public Works
Division: PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 09/06/2024
DESCRIPTION
***CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Are you currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California? Do you have a passion for leading sophisticated and physically impactful projects? Are you eager to use your experience to develop and implement pavement management programs? Can you lead and advance a skilled team to support the City's pavement management goals?
Then APPLY TODAY to employ your engineering skills while bringing value to the community we serve!
The Public Works Department is currently seeking applicants for an Associate Civil Engineer opening in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The position is intended to bring professional pavement expertise and Pavement Management Program implementation abilities to our Division.
The Engineering Division leads the development and implementation of the City's 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP involves the acquisition, design and/or construction of major capital facilities within the City. The program reflects long range capital planning efforts by identifying specific projects, the timing of expenditures, and the estimated impact on operating budgets for those projects necessary to support this infrastructure over a considerable period of time. Our Division prepares plans, specifications and estimates for various capital improvement projects involving roads, sidewalks, drainage infrastructure, traffic signals, utilities, bike/pedestrian facilities, bridges and building facilities.
On a day-to-day basis, the Associate Civil Engineer assigned to the Pavement Management Program plays a vital role in technical and field support for the City's capital engineering and pavement management projects under the direct supervision of a Senior Civil Engineer. The incumbent will serve as the Division's subject matter expert for pavement management and pavement engineering and provide technical guidance and assistance on pavement systems, design, construction, and maintenance of new and rehabilitated pavement structures.
Our group has a considerable wealth of experience and education, and we are constantly mentoring junior staff toward career growth and professional licensing.
Successful candidates will be able to:

• Perform fieldwork, including surveying pavement conditions, completing field quality control, and marking core and repair locations
• Run pavement design programs and utilize multiple design methods, such as Caltrans and AASHTO
• Interpret test results, such as those commonly found in geotechnical engineering reports
• Prepare field and pavement design reports
• Utilize StreetSaver and Paver software for the City's Pavement Management Program
• Prepare pavement management update reports including budget analysis
• Prepare, evaluate, and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and estimates
• Supervise, guide, and develop junior engineering staff
• Convey complex ideas and concepts to others through presentations, meetings, discussions, and in writing
• Promote new technology in all pavement and materials related activities
• Serve as the Division's resource for all phases of materials engineering, including sampling and testing methods, material acceptance programs, specifications, and state-of-the-art practices
• Serve as the Division's resource for asset management and performance management implementation
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices related to asset management and performance management
• Provide to partners recommendations for performance and operational improvements and guidance on corrective actions
• Participate in and contribute to Division program management activities, including Division office policy, development of stewardship and oversight plans, conducting program analysis and risk assessments, development of strategic operations and business plans, promotion of the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, and identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting process

Special Requirements: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required.
Ideal candidates for the Associate Civil Engineer role will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skill - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Managing Work - Optimally leading one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently time. Coordinating and prioritizing work on realistic completion timelines.
• Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; demonstrating insights to efficiently handle own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
• Project Management - Designs, implements and runs ongoing projects and advises the related resources, personnel and activities to successful completion. Understanding that projects benefit the organization as a whole and apply multi-organizational resources.
• Coaching and Developing Others - Offering feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
• Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
• Influencing - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes. Presenting issues and solutions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $121,913.91 to $147,270.42. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. In addition, the City offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Vacation - New employees can accrue up to 120 hours annually.
  
• Paid Holidays - 15 paid days per year.
  
• Additional Time Off - 104 hours (13 days) of Management Leave per year.
  
• Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
  
• Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
  
• Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
  
• Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $100 per month to 401(A) plan.
  
• Life Insurance and AD&D - $100,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
  
• Phone Stipend - Upto $100 per year for equipment and up to $110 per month for usage.
  
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
  
• Professional License Fees - The City pays to renew the incumbent's professional licensing.

For a full list of benefits, please visit our webpage. You may also click on the Benefits tab above.
Additionally, the Public Works Department offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) and a hybrid work environment that allows employees to work in-person and remotely throughout different days of the week. Employees have the opportunity to work remotely by using state of the art equipment provided by the City's I.T. Department.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.
Please click here to view a full, detailed job description for Associate Civil Engineer.
***Applications will be accepted online on a continuous basis and reviewed weekly by the Hiring Team to determine if applicants will be invited to the next step in the recruitment process. This position is open until filled.***
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
  
• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
  
• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
  
• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

***NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS***
SELECTION PROCESS
The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology.
• Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification.
• When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.

Language Equity

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations
The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
01
Are you currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California?
If yes, then please provide your license information in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of the application.

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of professional engineering experience do you possess?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 5 years or more

03
Please briefly describe your experience related to pavement management programs.
Required Question