Associate Engineer/Civil Engineer

The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking an Associate Engineer or Civil Engineer with strong technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation, and a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving to be part of the current Land Development Engineering Team.

NOTE:

The salary range listed on this job flier is for the Associate Engineer. The Civil Engineer pay range is: $98,210.94

• $147,316.83 annually. Effective the first full pay period of July 2026, the salary ranges for the Associate Engineer and Civil Engineer positions will increase by 3%. The new ranges will be $83,357.46
• $136,629.79 annually for the Associate Engineer position, and $101,157.26
• $151,736.

42 annually for the Civil Engineer position .

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Provides engineering analysis, review, and comments on all phases of land development engineering plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and design engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits. Lead the land development permitting process for assigned projects from start to finish. This may include preparation of permit packages, project tracking through the permitting process, plan checking, updating internal/external staff, calculating permit fees, and issuing permits. Under general supervision, performs various professional level civil engineering work related to the planning, design, review and construction of land development improvement plans; identifies City requirements and establishes conditions of approval for land development; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; confers with developers, contractors, consultants, and representatives of other agencies regarding facilities and infrastructure development; assists in the training of lower level engineering positions; and performs related duties as required. Provide counter service as needed to support Engineering Permit Technicians in the review and processing of complex encroachment permit requests. Coordinate with the City Land Surveyor for the required review and approval of land surveying work product, including but not limited to: maps, legal descriptions, and exhibits prior to recordation. Reviews for compliance conditions of approval for all subdivision improvements and proposed developments, and makes recommendations to the City Engineer. Participate as a member of the Design Advisory Committee (DAC) and generate comments and technical conditions of approval for project entitlement.

Payroll/Classification Title:

Associate Engineer or Civil Engineer

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position is distinguished from the next higher level class of Senior Civil Engineer by the latter position's complex project management and oversight responsibilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

WORK SCHEDULE

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00

• 6:00 PM and every other Friday, 8:00
• 5:00 PM.

Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. (These class specifications represent only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.) Provides engineering analysis and comments on all phases of civil engineering land development plans, reports, and calculations; coordinates with developers and engineers to assure proposed improvements conform with applicable standards, policies and specifications; reviews engineering cost estimates; calculates and collects fees associated with development permits. Investigates field issues regarding land development construction and provides general direction to City inspectors and technicians on land development projects. Acts as a primary point of contact for residents, property owners, contractors, and private engineers regarding grading, land development and infrastructure improvements. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information and resolves complaints; provides information to the public at the front counter, via telephone, and by other means of communication regarding grading and encroachment permits as well as information about city utilities, improvement plan reviews, and city standards. Performs historical document research and review; provides engineering analysis of potential alternatives for land development projects. Communicates and coordinates with various City divisions (Water, Wastewater, Streets, CIP Engineering, etc.) to ensure that proposed construction conforms to the needs and applicable requirements of those departments. Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties. The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into each classification:

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or directly related field.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of professional engineering, architecture and/or construction/ project management experience related to private land development projects.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

Possession of a valid class C California driver's license. Engineer In Training (EIT).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

CIVIL ENGINEER

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or directly related field.

EXPERIENCE

Possess three (3) years of experience in civil engineering work related to private land development projects.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

Possession of a valid class C California driver's license. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application. Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required. Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Community Development Department. Placement in each specific level will be dependent on each candidate's qualifications. Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP

Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Association (SEIU).

NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions. Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis. This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them. If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact

DHS. 888-897-7781

dhs.gov/e-verify If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Susie Morales at susie .morales@oxnard.org .

NOTE:

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.