• Job Description

  Req#: 5276298

  *** This promotional recruitment is only open to City of Napa full time classified employees. ***

  
  

  Do you have a passion for leading sophisticated projects? Are you currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California who is eager to use your engineering experience to develop and lead and implement programs? Has your collaborative work style allowed you to bring value that has made positive impacts on your team?

  Then APPLY TODAY to employ your engineering skills while bringing value to the community we serve!

  The Public Works Department has an opportunity for an Associate Civil Engineer.

  The Associate Civil Engineer provides construction project management of a wide range of municipal construction projects, including roadway improvements, public buildings, parks, and other essential community infrastructure. Working as part of a project team, you will schedule, track budgets, oversee contractors and consultants, perform on-site inspections, and provide contract and project management to support timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery. The Associate Civil Engineer may prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for various capital projects and will perform review of plans, specifications, and estimates for constructability and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

  The role requires a solid foundation in construction management practices, a well-rounded blend of technical knowledge, leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. On a day-to-day basis, the Associate Civil Engineer plays a vital role in technical and field support for the City's capital engineering projects under the direct supervision of the assigned division's manager.

  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.

  
  

  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.
  
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  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.

  
  Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months.
  
  

  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.

  The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.

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