Salary: $9,090.00 - $11,049.00 Monthly
Location : CA 95380, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2025-CEA-103-01
Department: Muni
Opening Date: 07/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Civil Engineer, Associateposition. Under general direction of the City Engineer, this is a professional engineer classification responsible to perform complex engineering calculations and to review development maps and plans for compliance with State and Municipal Codes and specifications. This classification is assigned to the Miscellaneous Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, standby and call back assignments.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level professional engineer. Technical or functional supervision may be received from the Senior Civil Engineer. Responsibilities may include functional supervision of subordinate paraprofessional positions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position performs complex and technical engineering work. Work involves the application of precise professional engineering knowledge and techniques. It is ordinarily performed under the general supervision of a professional engineer who makes general assignments and inspects work to ensure that it is conducted according to instructions and in conformity with accepted engineering standards.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• To design City Projects for streets, water, sewer and other public improvements.
• Review and process improvement plans, development plans, parcel maps and subdivision maps and write conditions of approval.
• Write specifications, prepare designs and calculate cost estimates for various engineering projects.
• Enforce City codes and standards on engineering projects.
• Perform design checks to ensure contractor compliance with City specifications.
• Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems.
• Perform complex engineering calculations.
• Perform field reviews and surveys of various engineering projects.
• Attend Design Review and Planning Commission meetings.
• May represent the department in participation in conferences and meeting with various boards and commissions and other agencies or departments in carrying out assigned duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering and administration as applied to the design and construction of public works facilities, technical inspection services, design review and other areas.
• Applicable laws, regulations and codes related to development and construction of public works.
• Principles and practices of modern office management.
• Principles and practices as applied to computer usage, including but not limited to Auto CAD, Spreadsheet programs and Word Processing programs.

Ability to:

• Make complex engineering calculations to prepare engineering designs and specifications.
• Review designs submitted by developers and others; identify deficiencies and corrective action.
• Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately.
• Make engineering design calculations; check, design and prepare engineering plans.
• Deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and general public.
• Understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications and other contract documents.
• Ensure project compliance with State, Federal, and local rules, laws and regulations.
• Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
• Prepare engineering records and comprehensive technical reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Make effective public presentations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Experience and Education
Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible professional municipal engineering experience or a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with two year of public works engineering experience.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or four years of professional engineering experience in the Civil Engineering discipline.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. If licensed in another state, must be able to obtain California certification as a Professional Civil Engineer within 6 months of appointment. Professional license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: See well enough to operate vehicles and survey equipment, read instructions and follow directions; hear well enough to distinguish mechanical noises, to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to operate survey equipment; use hands and fingers for writing, typing, drafting, and other computer related functions; and be able to lift equipment as necessary.
SELECTION PROCESS:1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Proof of education level - this can be a copy of your college transcripts or degree. The education requirement can be substituted with four years of professional engineering experience in the Civil Engineering discipline.

2. You may submit your required Documentation using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
• Email a copy to [email protected] or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachment to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA

Failure to include this documentation at time of application will be considered an incomplete application.3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled the week of September 1, 2025.

5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form.A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Medical Examination and Fingerprinting:
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
Customer Service Policy:

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
BENEFITS

• Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
• Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
• Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
• Deferred Compensation: The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
• Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Continuous Service Pay:Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
  Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
  Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
• Additional Benefits:Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*
  Educational Reimbursement Program*
  Computer Loan Program*
  *Upon completion of probation.

NOTES: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

WHERE TO APPLY
City of Turlock

Human Relations Department

156 S. Broadway, Suite 235

Turlock, CA 95380-5454

(209) 668-5150

or

Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
Applications must be return to the Human Relations Department no later than Friday, August 8, 2025. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.
Benefits for full-time positions include:

Employees covered by this agreement participate in the public employees Retirement Systems (PERS) 2.7% at 55 for full and modified formula for all active local miscellaneous members only. The City pays the employee's 8% PERS contribution as well as the Employer's contribution.

During the term of this MOU, the employee will pay the employee's 8% PERS contribution.

In addition from November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013, the employee will pay 1% of the Employers PERS contribution designated as normal cost (NC) and attributable to the amendment to the PERS contract dated January 1, 2008 on the attached valuation dated April 6, 2011. (See Attachment B). The total 9% PERS contribution shall be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.

1. Retirement benefits will be based on the highest one-year of service. Conversion of sick leave accrual towards service credit will be allowed in lieu of sick leave cash out provisions.

2. The PERS 1959 Survivor Benefit is covered at level three (3).

3. The City agrees to amend the contract with CalPERS to provide the employee option to purchase Military Service Credits.

4. New employees, as defined by AB 340, hired on or after January 1, 2013, will participate in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) 2% at 62 defined benefit formula. New employees shall have an initial contribution rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All employees shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.

Employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision plan for employees and their dependents

Term Life Insurance at 1 1/2 times annual base salary

Liberal vacation plan

Twelve paid holidays per calendar year

Annual Review of performance tied to a five-step merit increase plan

Sick leave accrual of one day (8 hrs) for each month worked

The City of Turlock does not participate in Social Security, however there will be 1.45% of salary taxed for Medicare.

updated 6/2013
01

I certify that I can provide verification of a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering? If yes, your transcript/degree must be attached to your application at the time of application.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess a California Class C Driver's License? If yes, a copy must be attached.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. If licensed in another state, must be able to obtain California certification as a Professional Civil Engineer within 6 months of appointment. Professional license must be maintained as a condition of employment? If yes, your certificate must be attached to your application at the time of application.

• Yes
• No

05

I certify that I have reviewed my application to ensure all required documentation is attached. I understand that my application will be rejected if it is missing any required documents.

• Yes

06

I certify that I have read and understand all of the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.

• Yes

Required Question