Senior Engineer

Salary : $127,609.72 - $159,367.05 Annually
Location : Eastvale, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-09
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Engineering Division
Opening Date: 05/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
SENIOR ENGINEER
(PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)
*SALARY RANGE
$127,609.72 - $159,367.05 Annually
$10,634.14 - $13,280.59 Monthly
$61.35 - $76.62 Hourly
*BENEFITS
- 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- 3.5% COLA on July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026 in addition to
regularly scheduled merit increases that are dependent on performance
- $2,500.07 Monthly Benefit Allowance towards Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Employer Contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of fifth year
- Pension through CalPERS - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Voya Financial
- 200% Employer Contribution Match to a 457 Plan up to $3,000 per year
- Professional Development with Breaking the Chain Consulting
- $2,500 Educational Reimbursement per Fiscal Year
*Salary Range and Benefits effective July 1, 2024
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Four or more years of responsible professional civil engineering experience, including experience with public works projects and three years of supervisory experience.
Essential Functions
EASTVALE'S VALUES
KINDNESS ; selfless concern for all,
GRIT ; passion and resilience in everything we do, and
SOLUTIONS-DRIVEN ; courageous, creative, and collaborative results
CITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE
Team Eastvale embraces the incredible opportunity to meaningfully impact our community every day. We take great pride in making Eastvale a City in which community members and visitors experience high standards of livability, educational attainment, playful experiences, and community connections.
We wish to congratulate you on taking this first step in joining a team that's driven by more than just a job, but one that is values driven; always looking for ways to enhance connectedness between people, businesses, and the diverse communities that call Eastvale home. This team is passionate and very talented, not remaining focused on looking at how government has traditionally done things, but looking more towards how things can be done better for the future of the community!
Challenges will always exist in this world, but with that comes vast opportunities to tackle each day anew with an attitude of finding paths forward to ensure Eastvale's high community standards are achieved. Our leadership team is experienced, but still desires to learn and grow, which contributes to a wonderfully exciting work environment!
Since Eastvale's incorporation in 2010, through the vision of our City Council and the dedication of our City team, the City has witnessed incredible benchmarks being achieved. From starting out as a humble farming and dairy community, to now being a vibrant commercial, social, and cultural hub, in large part due to annual events such EATSvale, EEK!VALE, the Eastvale International Food Festival, and Miracle on Citrus. The City now boasts over 70,000 residents, 200 retail businesses, and two of the top 50 most visited shopping centers in the nation. And, next up is the development of a new Civic Center and Downtown!
Eastvale has come a long way over the past several years, but there's so much more to accomplish to serve this wonderful community! Therefore, as we continue down the path to build a better tomorrow for Eastvale and contribute to this municipal success story, we invite you to apply to be a team member as we bring Eastvale to the next level of success. The future is bright in Eastvale, and we want yours to be too, so come and join our team!
Experience, Training & Licenses
THE POSITION
The Senior Engineer will serve as a key member of the City's Public Works/Engineering Department and will contribute to the maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure as well as support long range construction and design projects.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Supporting long-range efforts in the development of Downtown Eastvale which includes a Civic Center, City Hall, Public Library, Fire Station, Police Substation, and Lifestyle Center.
• Managing and overseeing multiple construction and design projects that are part of the City's Capital Improvements program.

T HE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• An experienced professional with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills who is comfortable working with and making presentations to elected officials, developers, the business community, and partnering agencies. Build and maintain successful working relationships with other agencies, developers, and stakeholders
  
• A sincere commitment to public service and in creating culture, entertainment, and a sense of people and places for the City of Eastvale
  
• Be a strategic business minded leader who can successfully lead an engineering team, and effective Capital Improvement Project delivery
  
• Understand the political nuances of municipal government and navigate the political challenges effectively; be diplomatic and demonstrate political acumen while staying actively attuned to the community's interests and concerns
  
• Promote interdepartmental teamwork and collaboration with the skills and ability to balance, instruct, inform, and inspire; as well as to create vision, execute strategy, and coach/develop others

For more information regarding this position please refer to the brochure here.
Special Requirements
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and/or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.
This recruitment is Open Until filled with a first review deadline date of Thursday, June 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm PST. Applications received after the first review date are not guaranteed to be considered and the recruitment may close at any time.
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement Plan - The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• 2% @ 60 for Classic members
• 2% @ 62 for Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members
• Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period

The employee pays their respective PERS retirement contribution (7% for Classic members, 7.75% for PEPRA members).
Health Benefits
Cafeteria Benefit Package - the current City contribution towards the cafeteria plan for full-time employees is $2,500.07 per month. This amount reflects the current Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents plus $250.00. The Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents is the base rate for future automatic adjustments to the cafeteria allowance. Should the premium for the Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents increase, the City will provide an automatic annual increase on January 1 of each year to the cafeteria plan allowance commensurate with such premium increase to such plan, up to a maximum of 5% per annum.
Medical
The City offers various HMO health plans to choose from through CalPERS. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental
The City offers a voluntary dental plan with Ameritas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision
The City offers a voluntary vision plan with VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
City Manager and Management - 2x annual salary to a maximum of $400,000
All Other Benefited Employees - 2x annual salary with a minimum of $100,000
City Council Members - $25,000
Insurance Programs
Additional supplemental insurance programs are available to employees through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (i.e. Life, Disability, Accident, and Cancer insurance coverage).
Deferred Compensation Plan
A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is available to employees through Voya. The City will provide a 200% matching contribution of the employee's contribution into a 401(a) plan up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year.
Retiree Health Reimbursement
The City awards employees based on years of continuous service, beginning at the completion of the fifth (5) consecutive year, with monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement fund that they may use for eligible health care related expenses during retirement or upon separation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Services include assessments, counseling, and referrals, for additional services to employees with personal and/or work related concerns. Up to six sessions per occurrence.
Long Term and Short Term Insurance
The City does not participate in the State of California's Disability Insurance. We offer a private sector program offered by Lincoln Financial paid by the City.
Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited Service Employees (APPLE)
A retirement savings program for part-time employees that do not qualify for CalPERS retirement benefits.
Time Off
Holidays
The City offers 11 paid holidays per year. Employees also receive one floating holiday each calendar year.
Management Leave
Exempt Management Employees receive 80 hours per year.
Vacation Leave
Full-time employees will earn 80 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 40 hours per year.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees will earn 90 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 45 hours per year.
Parental Leave
The City provides a wage replacement up to $3,500 per week, for up to 12 weeks for an employee's eligible parental related leave of absence.
Tuition Reimbursement
The City will provide regular full-time, and at-will employees with tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment or the completion of a degree in a field related to City operations, subject to funding availability. An employee may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 a year, not to exceed a cumulative total of $10,000.
ScholarShare529 College Savings Plan
ScholarShare529 offers an easy and tax-advantaged way to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, loved ones and even yourself as the beneficiary. Through payroll direct deposit, you can consistently contribute to a college savings account.
01
Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain a valid license?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you able to attend special City events including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

03
Please select the highest level of education you possess.

• Doctorate
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some college or certificates
• High school diploma or equivalent
• I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade

04
How many years of experience in professional engineering or public works projects do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 4 years or more

05
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• No experience
• At least one year of supervisory experience
• At least two years supervisory experience
• At least three years supervisory experience
• Four or more years of supervisory experience

06
Describe your technical knowledge and experience as they relate to: (1) Civil Engineering (2) Traffic Engineering (3) Street Civil Engineering Construction Projects (4) Development Review, and (5) Capital Improvement Projects.
07
What successful, innovative strategies have you used to build and maintain effective working relationships with the range of individuals one works with in the public sector (residents, elected officials, peers, employees, contractors, etc.)
08
Describe your experience writing request for proposals, awarding bids/contracts, and managing contracts? Explain
Required Question