Assistant Civil Engineer

THE POSITION

The Public Works - Stormwater Team
The City of Rancho Cordova is home to six miles of the American River and 41 miles of creeks and channels. The Stormwater Team works to safely convey runoff within the drainage system, protect the environment, and support economic development in Rancho Cordova — a vibrant and growing community of more than 81,000 residents.

The Stormwater Program scope includes:

• Drainage system operation, maintenance support, and asset management
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit compliance and stormwater quality public outreach
• Stormwater support for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
• Floodplain management and storm response
• Development project plan reviews and hydraulic modeling reviews

Who We're Looking For
The Public Works - Stormwater Division is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the focus areas listed above, the ability to work well in a team environment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for serving the community.

A typical day for an Assistant Civil Engineer might include visiting a City storm drain channel, talking on the phone or in person with city residents or business owners about ways they can reduce stormwater pollution, or reviewing storm drain designs for a new neighborhood.

If you’re passionate about protecting our environment, collaborating with the community, and contributing to projects that make a lasting impact, we invite you to APPLY TODAY !

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
  • The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Alternate work schedules available
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and change business practices.

• Maintains inventory and prioritizes maintenance needs for storm drains, local waterways, pump stations, detention basins, and other stormwater facilities.
• Prepares staff reports and correspondence by presenting a variety of information and statistics in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use by elected and appointed officials, special committees, or community organizations.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints and answers technical questions related to City projects and programs by researching, interpreting and explaining policies and regulations.
• Maintains internal and external customer relations by using tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers; responds to public inquiries and complaints and answers complex technical questions related to City projects and functions by researching, interpreting and explaining policies and regulations; coordinates with departments and outside agencies and serves as liaison to departments.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate with field crews as needed.

Additional Duties when assigned to the Stormwater Division

• Serve as a member of the City's Storm Response Team, requiring on-call availability after hours and on weekends as needed to respond to storm-related events, flooding, or drainage system issues.
• Participates in developing and conducting citizen involvement/public participation events to explain policies, procedures, proposed developments, proposed regulations and policies, and code enforcement; develops and conducts demonstration packets, workshops, and other training events.

See the Job Description for a more complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of :

• Basic operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering design and construction program.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the design, construction, and maintenance/operation of public works and utilities programs and activities.
• Basic surveying, drafting, computer-aided design and modeling techniques and technology.
• Current developments and trends related to professional public works engineering.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Basic principles of business correspondence.
• Occupational health and safety standards.
• Basis contract management and administration.
• Basic real estate and right of way acquisition procedures.

Ability to :

• Perform professional engineering computations and learn to check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
• Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects.
• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Learn and understand City standards and regulations and engineering policies and procedures.
• Learn applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• Learn to prepare accurate cost estimates and make related recommendations.
• Learn to analyze and prepare technical reports.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Rancho Cordova community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Maintain integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions.
• Maintain attention to detail by prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously despite interruptions.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance at work.
• Effectively contribute collaboratively to a team effort.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and developing better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in civil engineering or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of technical engineering experience is desirable.
  • Stormwater specific experience is highly desirable.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE:

• Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate with the State of California.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; and strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. On a continuous basis work in an office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; travel from job site to job site sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; may be exposed to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; may work on uneven or slippery surfaces; and may intermittently perform field work while exposed to various types of weather including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA - Exempt status

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City’s application process.

HumanResources@CityofRanchoCordova.org

EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

CALPERS Retirement

Tier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six-month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.

Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new MISC members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than 6 months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula and are required to pay a 7.75% contribution toward the PERS benefit. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)

1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level) - The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% each year. Benefit amounts as of 2025 are $820, $1,641 and $2,461 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.

457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan

• City will contribute $23.08 per pay period into the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of the employee.
• City will match up to 3% of the base salary for employees who participate in the 457 plan. City match is placed in a 401(a) plan. There is no vesting period.
• Employees may also voluntarily participate in the 401(a) defined contribution retirement program; however, election must be made upon hire and is irrevocable during employment with the city.

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.

Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300. If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or vision benefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.

Medical Benefits

Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan. In 2025, the retiree medical contribution is $158.00 per month. The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.

Dental -Delta Dental PPO

• Deductibles $50 per person each calendar year
• Maximums $1,500 - $2,500 per person each calendar year
• Preventative services - 100% covered
• Basic services - 80% covered
• Major services - 50% covered
• Waiting Period(s) - None

Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Medical FSA for the plan year is $3,300 (maximum)
• Dependent Care FSA for the plan year is $5,000 (maximum)

Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined.

Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 24/25.

Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.

Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.

Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.

Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy.

• Life price per $1,000 $0.109
• AD&D price per $1,000 $0.205

Long Term Disability

• LTD price per $100 $0.0145
• 60% of earnings up to $7,500
• 90 day benefit waiting period

Social Security - No
Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.

Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.

Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.

Updated January 2025

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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