Assistant Civil Engineer

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Assistant Civil Engineer

City of Rancho Cordova City of Rancho Cordova, California, United States

Job Description:

Assistant Civil Engineer

Description

THE POSITION

The Public Works - Stormwater Team
The City of Rancho Cordova is home to six miles of the American River and 41 miles of creeks and channels. The Stormwater Team works to safely convey runoff within the drainage system, protect the environment, and support economic development in Rancho Cordova — a vibrant and growing community of more than 81,000 residents.

The Stormwater Program scope includes: Who We're Looking For
The Public Works - Stormwater Division is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the focus areas listed above, the ability to work well in a team environment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for serving the community.

A typical day for an Assistant Civil Engineer might include visiting a City storm drain channel, talking on the phone or in person with city residents or business owners about ways they can reduce stormwater pollution, or reviewing storm drain designs for a new neighborhood.

If you’re passionate about protecting our environment, collaborating with the community, and contributing to projects that make a lasting impact, we invite you to APPLY TODAY !

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and change business practices.

Additional Duties when assigned to the Stormwater DivisionSee the Job Description for a more complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of : Ability to :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be :

EDUCATION/TRAINING: EXPERIENCE: LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE:

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; and strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. On a continuous basis work in an office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; travel from job site to job site sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; may be exposed to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; may work on uneven or slippery surfaces; and may intermittently perform field work while exposed to various types of weather including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA - Exempt status

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City’s application process.

HumanResources@CityofRanchoCordova.org

EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

CALPERS Retirement

Tier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six-month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.

Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new MISC members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than 6 months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula and are required to pay a 7.75% contribution toward the PERS benefit. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)

1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level) - The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% each year. Benefit amounts as of 2025 are $820, $1,641 and $2,461 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.

457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.

Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300. If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or vision benefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.

Medical Benefits

Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan. In 2025, the retiree medical contribution is $158.00 per month. The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.

Dental -Delta Dental PPO

Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined.

Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 24/25.

Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.

Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.

Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.

Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability

Social Security - No
Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.

Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.

Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.

Updated January 2025

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$98,109.24 - $119,536.56 Annually
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