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This individual will be responsible for reviewing private development applications at all stages of the process, from planning and entitlements through improvement plan review, permitting, and construction. Familiarity with the Subdivision Map Act, including the processing of Tentative Maps, Final Maps, Parcel Maps, and improvement plans, is essential for this position. \nThe ideal candidate will bring broad experience with development processing, including residential subdivisions, multifamily development, and various commercial, office, and industrial projects. In addition to a strong foundation in general civil site design, this individual will understand the principles of traffic and drainage engineering, enabling them to support and coordinate related reviews conducted by City staff or through on-call consultant services. \nBeyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of engineering and development principles, paired with a strong customer-centered approach. They will be an innovative problem solver, capable of navigating competing interests while working collaboratively with applicants, various City department and division staff, outside agencies, and service providers to resolve issues effectively. Excellent time and project management skills are also essential, ensuring the timely review of development applications and a high level of responsiveness to project inquiries. \nPrior experience in private development, whether as a project engineer or within a local agency setting, is highly desirable.\nTentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change) Filing Deadline: October 23, 2026, by 11:59 PM \nOral Board Interviews: November 17, 2026 (virtual)\nSelection Interviews: November 30, 2026 (in person) \nThe City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove ? Elk Grove Jobs\nCommunity Profile \nElk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year. \nRepresentative Duties\nAssociate Civil Engineer\nDEFINITION\nUnder general supervision (Assistant Engineer) to direction (Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer) performs sub-professional (unlicensed) to professional (licensed) field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, land development, drainage, construction management, traffic, facilities and infrastructure; performs project management and administration; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; provides professional staff assistance to management, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; conducts a variety of engineering studies and prepares and presents reports; and performs related duties as assigned. Duties may vary depending on the assigned department and division as described in the job functions section.\nSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED\nReceives general supervision (Assistant Engineer) to direction (Associate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer) from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.\nCLASS CHARACTERISTICS\nAssociate Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer: This is the journey level classification in the professional Engineer classification series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. The Associate Engineer is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer in that the latter requires registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. The Associate Civil Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that latter is the advanced journey and/or lead level classification in the series and is responsible for organizing, assigning and reviewing the work of assigned staff in addition to performing the most complex professional engineering work.\nPositions in the professional Engineer class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Associate-level are normally filled by advancement from the next lower level upon management approval, after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class, subject to budgetary funds.\nEXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)\nManagement reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. \nSome duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed/exercised in a learning capacity for entry-level (Assistant) positions. \nReviews progress and/or inspects assigned construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications including resolving constructability problems and issues.\nCoordinates assigned projects and activities with other City departments, local jurisdictions and agencies, and regional, state, and federal agencies.\nResearches, analyzes, and reviews legislative proposals and new code requirements, construction methods, building materials, and plan review criteria; develops recommendations for policy and procedure changes and implements upon approval. \nConfers with developers, engineers, architects, and contractors and other City staff in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City project requirements and City policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances.\nParticipates in the Standards Review Committee; meets with City staff and management to review, revise and update City standards and documents related to Engineering.\nPerforms field inspections; provides information and assistance to staff and the public to address and correct any issues or areas of concern; addresses and resolves discrepancies between plans and field conditions; and ensures the adequacy and safety of structures. \nPrepares and presents technical project and staff reports to various committees, commissions, and at public meetings and hearings; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence; ensures the proper documentation of projects and activities; coordinates maintenance and update of project information.\nAttends and participates in meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\n When assigned to Community Development: Provides complex technical review of private development applications and construction documents related to civil improvements to ensure compliance with City standards and requirements as related to roadway design, traffic/transportation, systems, storm drains, storm water management, and coordination with water and sewer systems.\nReviews subdivision maps, parcel maps and public easements to ensure compliance with City standards and the Subdivision Map Act.\nReviews and processes permit applications, agreements, and project related fees. \nCoordinates with developers, design engineers, contractors, and construction inspectors during project design and construction. \nReviews, meets, and conditions proposed development projects; Coordinates with other City departments as necessary on the review and conditioning of development projects.\nParticipates in and conducts traffic studies for development projects; including the evaluation of sight distance, signage and striping.\nReviews and analyzes development and building permits for conformance with City design standards, flood prevention ordinance, and impact to floodplains.\nRecommends traffic control, geometrics, signing and illumination; provides advisory assistance and technical guidance on traffic-related matters to interested parties.\n Senior Civil EngineerDEFINITION \nUnder general direction, leads, oversees, reviews, and participates in the work of staff performing professional and paraprofessional office and field civil engineering duties; directs, manages, supervises, and participates incomprehensive engineering projects related to the design and construction of City infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements; confers with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development; administers professional services and construction contracts; conducts a variety of engineering studies and prepares and presents reports; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned. Duties may vary depending on the assigned department and division as described in the job functions section.\nSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED \nReceives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct, technical, and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.\nCLASS CHARACTERISTICS \nThis is the advanced journey and/or lead level classification in the engineer series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment, and, for lead positions, provide lead direction to a work unit of lower-level staff. Incumbents may also exercise direct supervision over professional and non-professional staff. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer class in that the former serves as project or team leader and/or supervisor over lower-level staff and performs the most complex and highly skilled engineering work while the latter is the journey level in the registered engineer series. 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