Assistant Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer

The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for an Assistant Engineer / Associate Civil Engineer! This recruitment will close on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 12PM (PST) or upon receiving twenty (20) minimally qualified applications.

Under general supervision or direction, performs various professional field and office engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the Citys Capital Improvement Program (CIP), development, traffic engineering, facilities, infrastructure, and other engineering projects and programs; 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; administers federal and state grant funds associated with construction projects; provides professional assistance to management, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; conducts a variety of studies and prepares and presents reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision (Assistant Engineer) or direction (Associate Civil Engineer) from assigned supervisory or management personnel. The Assistant Engineer exercises no direct supervision over but may provide training to staff. The Associate Civil Engineer exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to staff.

For further details and more information on essential functions of these positions, please refer to the job description:
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Education :

Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer :Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil or mechanical engineering. An Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the State of California will be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree in engineering.

Experience :

Assistant Engineer : None.

Associate Civil Engineer : Two (2) years of responsible professional engineering experience equivalent to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Yuba City.

Licenses and Certifications:

Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.

Associate Civil Engineer

• Possession of valid registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the State of California.

FINAL FILING DATE: Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM (PST) Oral interviews are tentatively scheduled to occur the week of August 18th. Please plan accordingly.
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• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Video One-Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing for Safety Positions

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at ....
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

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The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.
The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.