Civil Engineer IV

Job Description:

Civil Engineer IV

Description

Description

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the Engineering Division; coordinates the work of the division with that of other departments; supervises, reviews, and performs highly complex engineering work; and performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Supervises engineers and technicians in the design and preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates in connection with the construction or maintenance of engineering projects; Works on the more difficult engineering designs, plans, and profiles; writes specifications for unique and special parts of work being performed; Designs and supervises a wide variety of projects related to municipal improvements; Participates in studies for the development of capital improvement program projects; Prepares budget proposals for the five-year capital improvement program; Reviews alternative subdivision proposals and development proposals prior to submitting them to the Planning Commission for approval; Assists in the preparation of City traffic studies relating to problem intersections and segments of roadway, reviews proposals for annexation to the City; Supervises personnel in the preparation of layouts, designs, and plans for a variety of public works projects.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from a recognized college with a degree in civil engineering; AND
• Five (5) years of professional engineering experience, including two (2) years in supervising other engineering personnel; OR
• Performing specialized and more complex engineering functions; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Registered as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

January 8, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 12/22/2025 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$137,458.88 - $167,086.40 Annually