Engineer I

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Kickstart your engineering career with the City of Fresno! As an Engineer I, you'll gain hands-on experience in civil, mechanical, structural, or traffic engineering, assisting with design, surveys, construction, research, or project management. You'll support a variety of engineering projects. Work under expert guidance and develop your skills in a dynamic, community-focused environment. Apply today!

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

- Assist with civil, mechanical, structural, or traffic engineering projects under close supervision
- Perform engineering computations, cost estimates, and prepare plans and specifications
- Assist in reviewing construction documents for compliance with local, state, and building codes
- Help with traffic studies, accident analysis, and operational or planning surveys
- Create and review legal descriptions, prepare as-built drawings, and reduce survey notes
- Collaborate on the design and development of public infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, sewer lines, traffic signals)
- Provide input on traffic flow, parking, and roadway design for development projects
- Review subdivision maps, permits, and construction plans for compliance with safety and accessibility standards
- Perform advanced civil design work and project management for DPU projects, including water treatment, wastewater facilities, and pipeline systems, depending on assignment.
- Prepare feasibility studies, technical reports, construction documents, and oversee consultants on outsourced projects, depending on assignment.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment and departments, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.

Incumbents in the Engineer I class may be promoted to the Engineer II class upon successful completion of the probationary period, one year of experience in the Engineer I class and
recommendation of the appointing authority. The current salary range for Engineer II is $8,151 to $9,908/mo. Some positions may offer hybrid work schedules, depending on assignment, approval of appointing authority and after successful completion of probationary period.

Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Engineer-I_10_23.pdf

View "We Work For You" video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

Multiple vacancies currently exist in the Capital Projects and Public Utilities Departments. This position also exists in the Planning & Development and Public Works departments. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Environmental, Electrical, Traffic Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field;

OR

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) Certification issued by the State of California Board of Professional Land Surveyors, and Geologists;

OR

Possession of a National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Certificate or valid license as an Architect by the State of California Architects Board.

APPLICANTS QUALIFYING WITH EDUCATION, MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR CERTIFICATE/LICENSE (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.

Applicants who are on track to graduate within the next sixty (60) days are encouraged to apply and will be invited to the examination process. However, a confirmation letter or a copy of transcripts from your college or university must show that the majority of your degree units have been completed at the time of application, and that your Bachelor's Degree will be conferred within sixty (60) days of the recruitment deadline. In addition, proof of degree must be provided by the time of appointment. Failure to provide proof of a conferred degree will result in removal from consideration for the Engineer I position. This timeline may be extended at the discretion of the Personnel Director.

Some assignments prefer Civil Engineering degrees.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and the current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview
and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - (100%): A job-related written examination may be conducted online to assess a candidate's knowledge which may include, but is not limited to, the following areas: surveying, maps, construction materials and practices, terms and definitions, engineering, mathematical computations, interpersonal skills, and safety.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of April 14th, 2025.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points. Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the "document name.")
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section "My Career Tools" (located towards the top of the page), Select "Cover Letters & Attachments", and then "Add Attachments" towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. "DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.")
*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use "Reference Attachments." Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select "Add Attachment" and hit the "Browse" button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select "Open", hit "Upload" and then "Save & Return."
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 03/13/2025

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