Senior Civil Engineer (20635371)

CalOpps
Sacramento, CA

Location

171 South Fifth Street Dixon, 95620

Description

The City of Dixon is actively recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Department of Engineering/Utilities. As a rapidly growing community with significant development in both business and residential sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our city. The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and reviewing engineering work related to the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of public works projects. The role also includes the dynamic responsibilities of transportation planning, supervisions of contracts/projects, and management for the successful operation of the City’s wet utilities (water, sewer, and drainage). If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving, evolving city, we encourage you to apply!

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All applicants should apply online, complete the supplemental questionnaire and submit required document(s).

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:

Applications will be reviewed weekly, typically on Mondays. Once a sufficient number of applications are deemed eligible for advancement, the selection process, outlined below, will commence.

EXAM PROCESS:

A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in an interview process. Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:

Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete and pass the following: a personal background investigation, and a pre-employment medical examination. All appointees are required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.

Do not reply to emails from CalOpps at any point of the recruitment process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

Job Description URL:

https://www.cityofdixon.us/media/HumanResources/Job%20Descriptions/Engineering/S…

Job PDF:

Ideal Candidate

Candidates should be specific about field of study or major coursework in the supplemental questionnaire.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of two years of responsible professional level civil engineering experience similar to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Dixon.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

Possession of a current certificate of registration as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform tasks requiring: sitting, standing, walking; occasional exposure to chemicals, skin irritants, fumes and solvents; generally inside work with occasional outside work with exposure to weather, odors, dust and pollen; the use of sense of smell; acute hearing to distinguish audible alarms; finger and hand coordination; use of computers; and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments; must comply with respiratory protection program and Cal OSHA standards.

Benefits

Full-time Regular Employees in this classification are represented by Dixon Mid-Manager's and Supervisor's Association (DMSA)- this MOU is currently in negotiations and may be subject to change

BENEFIT INFORMATION

CalPERS TIER DEFINITIONS - MOU INTERPRETATION OF CALPERS TIERS

CalPERS Annuitants will be limited to only 960 hours in a fiscal year and this position is full-time.

9/80 work schedule

Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 formula for ClassicCalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members; Classic members shall contribute five percent (5%) towards the employer share of PERS contributions). The City does notparticipate in social security

Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Benefit Allowance (2025): $2,025 per month

Bilingual Pay:
$125 per month upon certification

Review the Benefit Summary Sheetfor full scope of benefits.

This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract. If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.

Special Instructions

Candidates must complete:
1. Online application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Answers

Candidates must submit:
3. A copy of current certificate of registration as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of California.

4. a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record (within 6 months). (Attach DMV Printout obtained from an official California DMV Office - www.DMV.ca.gov). The online Driver Record is not an official document, but the City will accept either this or an official copy. The City will also accept an out of state/country DMV record. However, you will need to obtain a California State Driver’s License within 30 days of appointment.

Applicant will not be invited to continue in the selection process without a complete packet.

The most qualified candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related training and experience will be considered.

You must submit documents electronically to your application.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(707)678-7000

Contact email:

[email protected]

Posted 2025-11-27

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