Salary : $85,092.00 - $114,024.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 300 North Coast Highway - Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-115
Department: Development Services
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Engineering Assistant. There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services -Engineering Division.
The position will provide support to the Engineering Division in Development Services, and may also assist the Building, Planning and Code Enforcement divisions as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with using GIS, AutoCAD, and MS Project, as well as performing webpage design and/or maintenance. Work in an office environment with focus on project schedule updates, record keeping and filing is also a requirement.

Experience in Capital Project assistance, progress payment processing, field and office surveying, and FEMA compliance related to Elevation Certificates is highly desired, but not required.
Examples of Duties
The Senior Engineering Assistant provides accurate information and assistance to developers, contractors and the public over the phone or at the counter regarding City street, storm drain, water and sewer systems and encroachment permit; plan checks all construction plans of street, storm drain, water and sewer lines and/or facilities to be installed; ensures that plans meet City specifications and codes; supervises and coordinates staff in answering questions and providing information to the public concerning related engineering activities; maintains current knowledge of City ordinances regarding street, storm drain, floodplain, survey, water and sewer systems; assists in updating the storm drain, water, sewer and other master plans; provides street, storm drain, water and sewer installation costs including and buy-in fee amounts as appropriate; attends and participates in various meetings with developers and contractors; responds to questions and inquiries from the public regarding street, storm drain, FEMA floodplain, survey and traffic issues; reviews street, storm drain, floodplain, traffic studies and improvement plans; corrects submitted improvement plans; investigates and suggests improvements to traffic safety; reviews traffic signal operations and devices in the field; inspects traffic signal installations.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the design and construction of street,

storm drain, water and sewer systems.

• Principle and practices of floodplain management.
• Principles and practices of traffic engineering.
• Principles and practices of land surveying
• Principles, procedures, techniques and equipment used in drafting and surveying.
• Nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques and instruments used in engineering, surveying, and mapping.
• Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering.
• Methods and techniques of customer service.
• City ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Principles of supervision, training and evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Review traffic operations in the field and recommend corrective measures for improved safety.
• Interpret and explain applicable City codes and ordinances.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Prepare visual presentation aids.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Two years of field, office engineering support work, surveying work, or traffic engineering experience.

Training: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field.
A Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Civil Engineering or Web Design/Coding may be considered with one-year of office or field work, instead of the two years minimum experience noted.

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, traffic; extensive public contact.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral exam, application appraisal, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (live scan fingerprint) and a medical examination.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Oceanside City Employees' Association

Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance

Medical/Vision: (First of the month following 60 days)

• Kaiser plan provided through Teamster Medical Trust. For more information please contact #877-214-8928

Dental: (First of the Month following hire)

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances

The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500

Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000

MetLife Legal Plan

• Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $2,000 per fiscal year

Leave Benefits
Vacation:

1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours
16 + years: 8.19
Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year

Sick Leave:
Accrual: 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited
Annual Sick Leave Pay Off:

Each calendar year an employee may elect to receive a 50% payment in lieu of accrued sick leave provided such employee has used 3 work days (maximum of 36 hours) or less of sick leave during the calendar year and has a minimum of 100 hours in their sick leave bank prior to the cash out request.
Sick Leave pay off at separation:

• Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Certification Pay

The City will provide certification pay up to $1.00 per hour for employees utilizing designated certifications in the performance of their duties.

Bilingual and Notary Pay
Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees

Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees

Uniforms

The City will provide uniforms for any employee required by the City to wear such uniform in the course of their regular job duties.

Commercial Driver License
The City will reimburse the application cost of Commercial Class A or B Driver License to full-time employees in certain classifications.

Safety Shoes
The City will provide reimbursement up to $200 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.

Term of Compensation Plan
Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.

01

What is the highest level of education you have received? Please attach a copy of your degree to your application.

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

02

Is your Bachelor's degree in GIS, Civil Engineering, or Web Design/Coding?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - Not applicable. I don't have a BA Degree.

03

What major/area of study is your AA or BA degree in? Please indicate the type of degree and associated major.
04

Select the areas in which you have 2 or more years of experience in:

• Land surveying field assistance
• Encroachment Removal Agreement development or implementation.
• Permit processing
• Plan review
• FEMA management experience
• Webpage design and/or maintenance
• Project scheduling
• Record keeping and filing
• None of the above

05

Which of the following certifications do you possess? Attach copies of your certification(s) to your application.

• Engineer-In-Trainin