Assistant Civil Engineer (CIP)

THE POSITION

Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference? The City of Rancho Cordova is looking for an energetic and results driven Assistant Engineer who is passionate about capital infrastructure and creating beautiful cities.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an EIT with experience in serving development communities and solving development and engineering related challenges, working as a team, and communicating with the public and developers. Experience in capital infrastructure design and construction is highly desired.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of City of Rancho Cordova Ordinances, City Standards, County of Sacramento Improvement Standards, and Standard Construction Specifications. Experience in capital infrastructure, project delivery, project & contract management, project design, and street and grading civil design is highly desirable.

Take a look at the Public Work's Department

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
City employees enjoy a robust benefit plan for themselves and their families.

• 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.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

City employees also enjoy the knowledge that their work matters to the residents, visitors and businesses in our community. See what some of employees have to say about working for the City of Rancho Cordova, by watching this short video:



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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs subprofessional and professional engineering work by participating in the implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP); traffic and transportation engineering programs; supervise and participate in the development and revision of plans and specifications for the development of various projects including: roadway design, site development, land development, traffic signals, neighborhood traffic calming, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities; construction projects related to water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; work with consultant engineers, and other agency representatives on private and public projects; research project design requirements, building codes, publications and industry information.
• Performs complex calculations and prepares estimates of material costs and time considerations; assists in the solution of difficult problems; investigates field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations; prepares estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements; checks building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
• Serves as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues; and coordinates planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
• Administers contracts for construction projects; performs contract management by negotiating, preparing and managing consultant contracts and contractors.
• Maintains inventory and prioritizes maintenance needs for roadways and sidewalks.

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

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that will provide the ability to perform the work and provide the performance results as stated in the job description. A typical way of gaining the education and experience for the position 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.
  • Capital Improvement Project specific experience is highly desirable.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the State of California

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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.

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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: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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