About the Department
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TENATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBD
About the Public Works DepartmentThe City of Stockton’s Public Works Department is comprised of three (3) engineering sections: Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Traffic. These sections work collaboratively to plan, design, construct, and maintain the City’s essential infrastructure.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section
The CIP Section manages and delivers a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that enhance the City’s transportation and utility systems. Projects include street and roadway improvements, bridges, traffic signals, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, City facilities, and other capital infrastructure.
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section
The O&M Section is responsible for the evaluation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure assets, including facilities, parks, roadways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, lighting, traffic signal systems, and bridges. Engineers in this section prioritize maintenance needs and collaborate closely with other Public Works engineering teams to ensure efficient and effective infrastructure management.
Traffic Engineering Section
The Traffic Section delivers projects and programs focused on improving traffic safety and mobility for vehicles, pedestrians, and freight. This section manages the City’s Traffic Management System, including traffic signals, video cameras, and fiber optic networks. The Traffic team manages and delivers transportation related capital improvement projects. It also provides engineering review for development projects and stays at the forefront of Smart City technologies and emerging traffic engineering trends.
Current OpportunitiesThe City of Stockton is recruiting to fill a Junior Engineer position within the Public Works Department Traffic Division.
This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting meaningful public infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
Work Schedule
Incumbents will work a 9/80 schedule:
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a “for cause” employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees’ Association (Classified/Represented).
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional civil engineering of a routine to complex nature, including development review, design, and/or inspection of public works projects; performs related duties as assigned.
Position Duties
This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education, license and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. In addition, incumbents may be assigned to a comparable level in the Project Manager series, Public Works Inspector class, or Survey Supervisor class, provided that they possess the required education, license, and experience and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter has overall responsibility for a section of the Engineering Division.
Minimum Qualifications
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Other Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field.
OR
Current enrollment in the last two (2) semesters/three (3) quarters of a Bachelor's degree program in an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 or less units needed to fulfill graduation requirement. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list and certified in accordance with Civil Service rules subject to the candidate presenting proof of graduation by way of official transcripts or actual diploma prior to the official hire date.
OR
Possession of a valid California Engineer-In-Training Certificate (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training Certificate (LSIT).
Other Requirements:- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Specified positions may require a willingness to work out of doors in all weather conditions and physical strength to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.
The Examination:
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a training and experience evaluation and/or a written or oral examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
Notes:
- After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders or accept emails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.
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