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With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values the work-life balance and offers alternative work schedules with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay, generous benefits and substantial retirement package.

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The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer. Currently one (1) vacancy exists in the Engineering section of our Public Works Department. This recruitment will also develop a list for future vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) month period in the Public Works Department.

Senior Civil Engineers develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for an assigned engineering section. Senior Engineers plan, assign, coordinate and supervise staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects.

Job duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

Assist in developing goals, policies and priorities for the engineering section, while guiding staff on project schedules and methods.
Provide engineering support to staff, consultants and the public, ensuring standardization and quality in capital improvement plans and specifications.
Review and prepare grant applications, technical reports and ensure compliance with stormwater discharge requirements.
Support project design, GIS-based mapping systems and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, City employees and the public.

Salary and Benefits Information
$129,765- $157,730 annually
This position may be eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule.

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:

Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser Premium, other plans are also available
Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City

Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
Up to 75 hours per year of Administrative Leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

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Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for the position will possess the following:

Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Expertise in public works construction methods.
Understanding of contract administration procedures.
Familiarity with municipal utilities regulations.
Ability to manage multiple engineering projects.
Strong decision making on complex issues.
Skilled in staff supervision and training.
Effective report preparation and analysis.
Proficient in interpreting technical data.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field.

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional civil engineering within water or wastewater utilities, public works design or construction, or traffic, including two years equivalent to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Vacaville.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.

Requires the possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30pm, Monday, May 5, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at . Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.

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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and employment verification, Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review), and a DMV record review.

Compensation details: 69.21-84.12 Hourly Wage