Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer (Venturawaterpure Program)

This is an exciting time to join the City of Ventura and be part of the VenturaWaterPure Program team who are embarking on the creation of a new water source for the City of Ventura through potable reuse! To meet the needs of this program, we are looking for an energetic Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer to join the VenturaWaterPure Program Engineering team.  If you are new to the field or approaching journey level, this position offers the opportunity to demonstrate and grow your abilities on a wide range of water focused, engineering assignments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the VenturaWaterPure Principal Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to provide support to the project on a variety of contracts and be mentored by a senior level registered engineer. This Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer will be responsible for utility research, engineering calculations and recordkeeping, consultant coordination and correspondence, construction inspection and observation, and environmental monitoring. This engineer professional will assist on projects including water/wastewater treatment, pipeline design, ground water monitoring, and injection/extraction wells, to note a few. 

WHO YOU ARE

If you are interested in growing your career in a support role as a member of a collaborative team who are engaged on an environmentally sustainable project, this position may be for you! Through education, training and/or experience, you must have the ability to:

• juggle several independent tasks while adjusting to changes in priorities and assignments
• remain organized and follow through with requirements on deliverables
• demonstrate a sense of ownership and commitment as a member of a highly productive team
• utilize SharePoint and other current technologies to complete assignments
• display strong written and oral communication skills

….then you are an ideal candidate for this position.

Currently, there is one full-time position available. This position is flexibly staff and may be filled at the Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer level.   This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here  Assistant/Associate/Civil Engineer.  

THE SCHEDULE

This recruitment will follow the below timeline.  

• Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm - Application Deadline.  Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.   
• October 31, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date. 
• Week of November 4, 2024 - Oral Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
• Week of November 18, 2024 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date.  Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
• December 12, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.  

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!

• SALARY

• Assistant Engineer: $87,890.19-$117,773.97 Annually DOQ

• Associate Engineer: $97,014.74-$130,001.04 Annually DOQ 

• Civil Engineer: $104,474.24-$139,996.27 Annually DOQ 

• BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.

HOW TO APPLY 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.  

A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s degree in Civil, Structural, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or a related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in civil, traffic, construction, transportation engineering, water resource planning, or architectural/structural plans review or structural design are required, as follows:

Assistant Engineer: One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A California Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and two years of college may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.

Associate Engineer: Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency, OR two years of experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Engineer with the City of Ventura are required. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.

Civil Engineer: Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency. Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment.

License:  Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

YOUR APPLICATION

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 pm 

APPLICATION REVIEW: 

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION: 

A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Date.  Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.

The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Date. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.  

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

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The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.  

Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura's impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov

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The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us. 

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