Salary : $151,678.72 - $183,245.04 Annually
Location : 1541 Second Street, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-G022-PW
Department: Public Works
Division: PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTIONAre you ready to make a lasting impact on your community while advancing your career in public service? The City of Napa is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and highly skilled CIP Division Manager (Senior Civil Engineer) to lead our Engineering and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Team within the Public Works Department.Reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director, you will manage a division of eleven (11) engineers and paraprofessional staff and the City's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, which averages $15-$20 million annually. The CIP encompasses a wide range of vital community projects from bike and pedestrian pathways, street and traffic upgrades, and building renovations to parks and public facility improvements. These projects are funded through the General Fund and a variety of special revenue sources including Measure U, a half-cent sales tax that generates approximately $10 million annually for maintenance, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the City's streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure, and Measure G, which further supports sustainable investments in Napa's long-term infrastructure needs.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned licensed Civil Engineer and leader who excels at managing individual projects and programs, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. You will work closely with internal departments, outside agencies, and the community to ensure that public works projects reflect the City's priorities and vision for a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient future. We're seeking a candidate who demonstrates technical excellence, emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making, and strong project and program management skills.
To learn more about the CIP Budget and Five-Year Plan (, and to view a map of current projects (), visit the City's website.
A career with the Public Works Department offers many rewards including excellent benefits and opportunities to make a significant positive impact on the community. In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:
- Vacation - New employees can accrue up to 120 hours annually.
- Paid Holidays - 15 paid days per year.
- Extra Paid Time Off - 104 hours (13 days) of Management Leave per year.
- Sick Leave- Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
- Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
- Health In-Lieu Option-Employees may waive City coverage and opt for health in-lieu at $500 monthly; annual proof of alternative coverage is required.
- Retirement -The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
- Retiree Health Insurance -City contributes $274 per month for retired employees with at least 10 years of service at retirement.
- Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $142 per month to 401(A) plan.
- Life Insurance and AD&D - $100,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
- Phone Stipend -Up to $100 per year for equipment and up to $110 per month for usage.
- Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
- Prior Years of Service Vacation Accrual Credit -Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.
- The City offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
For a full list of benefits, please visit our Ideal candidates for the position of
CIP Division Manager (Senior Civil Engineer)will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in construction-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results.
- Managing Work - Optimally handling one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently; ability to self-manage and practice independent judgment.
- Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
- Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining positive relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to respond so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
- Project Management - Designs, implements and leads ongoing projects and directs the related resources, personnel and activities to successful completion.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Providing feedback, instruction, and development mentorship to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
- Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by capturing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
- Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
- Influencing - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and dedication to actions that support specific work outcomes.
Please click here to view a full, detailed job description of CIP Division Manager ().
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION01
Are you currently a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California?If yes, then please provide your license information in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of the application.
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How many years of project management experience do you have?
- None
- 1-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 10+ years
03
How many years of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) management experience do you have?
- None
- 1-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 10+ years
04
Please describe your professional experience with public contracting, including any direct experience working under the California Public Contract Code.
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