DEFINITION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TENATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBD
About The Public Works Department
The City of Stockton’s Public Works Department is comprised of three (3) engineering sections:
Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Traffic. These sections work collaboratively to plan, design, construct, and maintain the City’s essential infrastructure.
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Section The CIP Section manages and delivers a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that enhance the City’s transportation and utility systems. Projects include street and roadway improvements, bridges, traffic signals, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, City facilities, and other capital infrastructure.
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Section The O&M Section is responsible for the evaluation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure assets, including facilities, parks, roadways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, lighting, traffic signal systems, and bridges. Engineers in this section prioritize maintenance needs and collaborate closely with other Public Works engineering teams to ensure efficient and effective infrastructure management.
- Traffic Engineering Section The Traffic Section delivers projects and programs focused on improving traffic safety and mobility for vehicles, pedestrians, and freight. This section manages the City’s Traffic Management System, including traffic signals, video cameras, and fiber optic networks. The Traffic team manages and delivers transportation related capital improvement projects. It also provides engineering review for development projects and stays at the forefront of Smart City technologies and emerging traffic engineering trends.
Current Opportunities
The City of Stockton is recruiting to fill a
Junior Engineer position within the Public Works Department Traffic Division.
This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting meaningful public infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
Work Schedule
Incumbents Will Work a 9/80 Schedule
- Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Alternating Fridays off
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a “for cause” employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees’ Association (Classified/Represented).
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional civil engineering of a routine to complex nature, including development review, design, and/or inspection of public works projects; performs related duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education, license and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. In addition, incumbents may be assigned to a comparable level in the Project Manager series, Public Works Inspector class, or Survey Supervisor class, provided that they possess the required education, license, and experience and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter has overall responsibility for a section of the Engineering Division.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Click here for the complete job description for Junior Engineer.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field.
OR
Current enrollment in the last two (2) semesters/three (3) quarters of a Bachelor's degree program in an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of 30 or less units needed to fulfill graduation requirement. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list and certified in accordance with Civil Service rules subject to the candidate presenting proof of graduation by way of official transcripts or actual diploma prior to the official hire date.
OR
Possession of a valid California Engineer-In-Training Certificate (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training Certificate (LSIT).
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Specified positions may require a willingness to work out of doors in all weather conditions and physical strength to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.
The Examination
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education,
that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a training and experience evaluation and/or a written or oral examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
Notes
- After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders or accept emails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
This position is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov, for more information.
Bargaining Unit
STOCKTON CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (SCEA) - PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to the "Stockton City Employees' Association (SCEA)" contract.
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The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
- I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
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This position requires you possess, or are able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California Class "C" driver's license? Note: A "No" response may result in a rejection of your application.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
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Incumbents in this position must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions and possess the physical strength to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds. Note: A "No" response may result in a rejection of your application.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
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Education/Licensure & Experience
Please indicate how you qualify for the position of Junior Engineer: This must be detailed in the education and work history section of the application or your application may be rejected.
- Pattern I: BA/BS degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field.
- Pattern II: Current enrollment in the last two (2) semesters/three (3) quarters of a Bachelor's degree program in an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or closely related field with a minimum of 30 or less units needed to fulfill graduation requirement.
- Pattern III: Possession of a valid California Engineer-In-Training Certificate (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training Certificate (LSIT).
- I do not qualify under any of the patterns listed above.
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If you selected
Pattern I or II as your qualifying pattern, you must submit a copy of your degree or unofficial transcript
by the closing deadline.
Please indicate below the manner in which you will be submitting your documentation.
- Scan/attach to the online application (preferred method);
- Email to susan.donohue@stocktonca.gov (Include "Junior Engineer" in the subject line of your email.)
- I am not qualifying under Pattern I or II.
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If you selected Pattern II, please indicate the name of the college/university, major, number of units needed to fulfill graduation requirements and your expected graduation date. If none, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.
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If you selected Pattern III, please indicate the license type (EIT or LSIT), license number and expiration date. If none, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.
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If you selected Pattern III as your qualifying pattern, you must submit a copy of your EIT or LSIT
by the closing deadline.
Please indicate below the manner in which you will be submitting your documentation.
- Scan/attach to the online application (preferred method); or
- Email to susan.donohue@stocktonca.gov (Include "Junior Engineer" in the subject line of your email.)
- I am not qualifying under Pattern III.
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Describe your experience in the Engineering sector. Include the name of your employer and dates of employment.
If none, please answer "N/A" in the box below.
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Verification Of Education
If offered this position, you will be required to submit an
official transcript from an accredited college or university validating your level of college education.
- I understand the above and will submit an "official transcript" upon request.
- I am qualifying under Pattern III which requires I possess an EIT or LSIT.
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- ACCREDITATION: Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.
The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."
If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.
I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation if required.
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Veteran's Preference Points Applicants who have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard and United States Coast Guard, for at least 181 consecutive days and have been honorably discharged, may receive Veteran's Preference Points. To be considered for Veteran's Preference Points, you must provide a copy of your
DD-214, member 4 form by the final filing date, indicating the duration and character of your service.
Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference?
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Your DD-214,
member 4 copy must be submitted
by the closing deadline.
Please select which method you will use to submit your DD-214, member 4 form:
- Scan and attach to online application (preferred method); or
- Email to recruitment@stocktonca.gov (Include Junior Engineer DD-214 in the subject line of your email.)
- I am not applying for Veteran's Preference Points.
- Required Question
