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Senior Civil Engineer *Hiring Bonus Eligible*

City of Madera · Madera, CA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$25k/yrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Civil Engineer is an advanced journey level registered civil engineering classification in the professional civil engineering class series. Assignments are given in general terms with incumbents exercising considerable independent judgment and discretion in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and the administration of a variety of projects to include but not be limited to public works projects including streets, water, sewer and storm drain systems; City parks; building projects and airport projects.

The Senior Civil Engineer is distinguished from the next higher position of Deputy City Engineer in that the higher position acts as a division manager and also acts as the Engineer-in-Charge in the absence of the City Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • At least four (4) years full time Civil Engineering work experience, including two (2) years full time as project manager
  • A valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer with the State of California
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

Additional Information

Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list. Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404. Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

Longevity Pay

Years of Service
10 - 2.5%
15 - 5.0%
20 - 7.5%

Retention Bonus

$1,500 lump sum Retention Bonus in January 2026 and January 2027.

Health Insurance

  • The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage.
  • For medical coverage, the City contracts with Anthem and Kaiser.
  • Dental insurance is through Delta Dental and vision coverage is through Superior.
  • The City’s contribution covers 100% of the health, dental, and vision premium for the employee and family on both the Anthem and Kaiser Core Plans.

Paid Leave

  • Holiday Closure without loss of pay between Christmas Day and New Years Day.
  • Generous paid leave program including paid holidays, sick leave, administrative leave, and vacation.

Deferred Compensation

  • The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee.
  • In addition, the employee may also contribute, though not required.

Education Reimbursement and Incentive Pays

  • Up to $2400/year reimbursement for college coursework.
  • Employees are eligible for the following incentive pays:
  • 5% for a Bachelor's when not a qualifying requirement of the job description
  • 7% for Doctorate Degree

Bilingual Incentive

  • English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test.

Retirement

  • The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system.
  • Retirement formulas and contributions are as follows.
  • The terms “Classic Member” and “New Member” are as defined by CalPERS.

Employee Assistance Program

  • The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program or employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life’s challenges at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE

  • The City provides a $25,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life.
  • The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

  • This city paid benefit provides up to 2/3-income protection.

MEDICARE

  • The City contributes an amount equal to 1.45% of the employee’s salary; the employee also contributes 1.45%.

Information Provided in Your Application

The information provided in your application must support your answers in the supplemental questions. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Driver's License

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license, or comparable driver's license from another government entity?

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Are you a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California?

Full-Time Civil Engineering Experience

Do you have at least four (4) years of full-time professional experience as a Civil Engineer?

Project Manager Experience

In addition to the question above, do you have two (2) years of experience as a project manager?

Education and Engineering Experience

Please describe your education and engineering experience relevant to the Senior Civil Engineer position, including any projects you have managed.

Special Examination Accommodations

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering?

Veteran’s Preference Points

Do you have a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer with the State of California?

Driver's License

Do you have a valid Class C California driver's license, or comparable driver's license from another government entity?

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