- Salary
- $145k – $177k/yr
- Location
- Vallejo, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Engineering
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Receives general direction from higher level management staff.
Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical engineering staff.
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department operates to protect the City of Vallejo's interest in both new development and the operation of existing City infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and contract management assistance to all City departments. It is the Engineering Division's responsibility to schedule, design, prepare specifications, acquire permits, secure rights-of-way, advertise, bid, and manage all capital improvement projects as directed and approved by the City Council and the City Manager. Other engineering responsibilities include plan review, obtaining and holding applicable permits and encroachment agreements, and observing the construction of new public infrastructure to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering as applied to the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of public works and transportation related projects, including review of private development and redevelopment proposals.
Governmental traffic regulations; transportation safety and traffic safety principles; State of California (Caltrans and DMV) standards (MUTCD, Highway Design Manual, Drivers Handbook, etc.), AASHTO Green Book, environmental review process including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements.
Assessment of traffic impact fees for new development.
Traffic modeling and simulation programs.
Signal design.
Transportation operational analyses.
Traffic impact studies, such as Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
Implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Modern office practices methods and equipment, including computers and designated software; and state-of-the-art traffic control technologies.
ABILITY TO:
Effectively coordinate and perform assigned professional traffic or transportation engineering work with speed and accuracy.
Oversee design, construction and development of assigned public works projects.
Analyze traffic and transportation issues and programs including review and comment on transportation environmental analysis.
Execute data collection and studies.
Prepare engineering specifications and technical reports.
Maintain and utilize designated specialized computer software and operating systems, such as signal timing, AutoCAD, Synchro and/or SimTraffic.
Establish, organize and maintain accurate records and recordkeeping systems.
Interpret and analyze information, draw valid conclusions and project consequences.
Maintain level of knowledge and certification required for satisfactory job performance.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative.
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, contractors and consultants, other agencies and the public.
Oversee, coordinate and monitor the work of, and provide lead direction and training to, assigned staff.
Experience and Education -Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of traffic or transportation engineering experience in a Public Works Department or related agency.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in traffic or transportation engineering; or with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field with coursework emphasis, additional coursework and/or substantive work experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
License or Certificate:
Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in the State of California(preferred); or, registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California(requires substantive coursework or work experience in traffic or transportation engineering).
May require possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, August 31, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.
NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.
2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of Monday, August 31, 2026.
3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of September 7, 2026. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of September 28, 2026. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Jannah Lunar-Kaplli at (707) 648-5402 or send an email to: [email protected] no later than Monday, August 31, 2026. at 5:00 PM.
PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
