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DEFINITION OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FLSA STATUS: Exempt TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Week of July 26, 2026 (Candidates must appear in person for the examination) Assistant Engineer Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) Join the City of Stockton's Municipal Utilities Department and help shape the future of our community's essential infrastructure. The City of Stockton Municipal Utilities Department is seeking a qualified and motivated Assistant Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to perform a variety of professional engineering duties related to the planning, design, and construction of public works and utility infrastructure projects.

Position Overview Under the general supervision of a Senior or Associate Civil Engineer, the Assistant Engineer will be responsible for a variety of engineering assignments associated with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of municipal utility facilities and public works projects. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience related to: Distribution and treatment of drinking water Collection and treatment of sanitary sewer systems Collection and conveyance of stormwater systems Engineering design and construction management practices Public infrastructure planning and development Knowledge of sewer pump stations, water treatment plants, and wastewater treatment plant processes is highly desirable. What You'll Do Assist with planning, design, and construction of utility and public works projects Prepare engineering studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates Review engineering calculations and technical documents Coordinate with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and City staff Conduct field inspections and evaluate project progress Support the delivery of critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements We offer a flexible 9/80 work schedule consisting of nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday, and eight hours every other Friday, with alternating Fridays off.Work hours may be adjusted with supervisory approval

A typical schedulemayinclude Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

If you're ready to make a difference and take the next step in your engineering career, the City of Stockton is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of our community-apply today. Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, and are in a "for-cause" employment status represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association bargaining unit.

(Classified/Represented) This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list.

The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in the Municipal Utilities Department or Public Works Department. Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and a medical examination which includes a back evaluation.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional engineering or surveying field and office work of a routine to complex nature, including development review, design and/or inspection of public works projects, and design and modification of traffic control devices; may develop recommendations for coordinating traffic improvement projects; performs related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education, license and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter has overall responsibility for a section of the Engineering Division.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only) Click here for complete job description for Assistant Engineer QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a closely related field, or possession of a valid California registration as a Licensed Land Surveyor AND two (2) years of engineering experience in design, development review, construction, or traffic planning or operations. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license. Specified positions may require a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and physical strength to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.

The Examination: Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best meet the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written and/or practical examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination.

In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically. The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. Note: After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received.

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