Junior Engineer (Development Services)

Job Description:

Junior Engineer (Development Services)

Description

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice

The Junior Engineer position is in the Development Review Section within the Engineering and Water Resources Division of the Department of Utilities (DOU). The position is primarily responsible for subdivision plan review related to water, wastewater, and drainage requirements, in addition to reviewing construction material submittals, as well as addressing Requests for Information (RFI) during construction. The position also includes answering DOU (water, wastewater & drainage) related questions and providing general customer service. In addition, this position will also assist in commercial building permit reviews and ensuring all assigned plan checks are completed accurately and meet the 90% on-time review requirement. They will also be responsible for coordinating with DOU field staff, reviewing proposed abandonments of DOU infrastructure, DOU Encroachment Permit Review, creating fee estimates, among other duties assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have some development plan review and/or plan creation experience related to water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure; be highly motivated, self-starter, team player, who is capable of meeting deadlines and learning on the job.

DEFINITION

The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level professional civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work in the design, plan review, technical investigation, and construction of projects, or implementation of environmental regulatory programs in the areas of traffic, transportation, water resources, or structural engineering.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Junior Engineer is an entry-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing the less complex office and field civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering work under general supervision. Assignments are generally routine or closely related within a framework of established procedures. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Assistant [Civil; Electrical; or Mechanical] Engineer in that the latter is responsible for moderately difficult professional engineering work and expected to operate with a more thorough understanding of engineering design and processes.

Some positions in the [Civil; Electrical; and Mechanical] Engineering classification series are flexibly staffed at the Junior, Assistant and Associate levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by an Associate [Civil; Electrical; or Mechanical] Engineer or other higher-level personnel. This classification does not supervise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification.

• Participate in the implementation the City's traffic and transportation, utilities (water, wastewater and storm drainage), or building engineering design and plan review programs.
• Prepare and revise plans, reports and specifications for projects. Prepare grant applications and reporting, and coordinate major projects. Coordinate engineering and construction of projects between contractors and the City.
• Analyze materials and design data submitted to the City.
• Research, collect, track, and manage data, project records and information. Research city codes, city standards, regulations, publications, and industry information sources.
• Administer and enforce City codes and standards on engineering projects.
• Research project design and regulatory requirements, and perform engineering calculations. Calculate cost estimates for various engineering projects

• Perform plan checks to ensure contractor compliance with City specifications andperform field inspections of various engineering projects.
• Prepare and analyze environmental impact reports,feasibility reports, traffic studies, and other technical engineering reports.
• Coordinate plan review correction notices with applicant, design professional, and other city departments.
• Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems.

• Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to public works, water resources, traffic, or building construction projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.

• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding engineering, regulations, building codes, and ordinances.

Skill in:

• Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering discipline.

Experience:

None

Substitution:

Para-professional engineering experience in the area of assignment (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate may substitute for education.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License: The employee is not required to hold a driver’s license but must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.

Certification:
None

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
    
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
    

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Junior Engineer examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to [email protected] ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$66,104.19 - $93,015.23 Annually