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DESCRIPTION Engineering Aide: $81,531.97 - $98,478.85 Annually Senior Engineering Aide: $89,302.80 - $107,871.07 Annually UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES: 2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027 3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027 3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028 2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029 Are you interested in a career in engineering, construction, or infrastructure. Do you enjoy a combination of office and field work and want the opportunity to contribute to projects that serve the Napa community. The City of Napa is currently seeking two Engineering Aide/Senior Engineering Aide candidates to support important work in both Public Works and Utilities

If so, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY for an exciting opportunity as an Engineering Aide/Senior Engineering Aide with the City of Napa. Our Engineering Aides work in various divisions within the Public Works and Utilities Department, supporting engineering, construction, development, and infrastructure projects. We are currently seeking two (2) individuals to join our dynamic team in the following areas: Construction (Public Works): The Engineering Aide/Senior Engineering Aide will primarily be responsible for issuing Encroachment Permits and handling other duties such as reviewing and issuing Transportation Permits, review of minor traffic control plans, and performing monthly utility billing for utility encroachment permits.

CIP (Utilities): The Engineering Aide/Senior Engineering Aide will provide technical and field support for Capital Improvement Program projects. Responsibilities may include preparing basic plans and designs using AutoCAD, assisting with traffic control and GPS-related activities, collecting field measurements, and supporting the development and implementation of utility infrastructure projects. This position will work both in the office and in the field and may assist with inspections, measurements, calculations, and other project-related activities.

Ideal candidates for the role of Engineering Aide/Senior Engineering Aide will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies: Technical Knowledge and Skill - Technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results. Technology Savvy - Using one's practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities. Managing Work - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently time Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results. Customer Focus - Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decision, organization processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value. Applied Learning- Assimilating and applying new job-related information quickly.

Positions in these classifications are flexibly staffed. This position may be appointed at the Engineering Aide or Senior Engineering Aide level depending upon qualifications and experience. This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill two (2) vacancies and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.

The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules. Please click here to view a full, detailed job description of Engineering Aide. Please click here to view a full, detailed job description of Senior Engineering Aide.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence. CORE VALUES for the City of Napa Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride. Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity. Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes. ***NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS*** SELECTION PROCESS The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.

Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months. What happens next. We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process.

Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable. Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology.

Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification. When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department. Language Equity If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505.

These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y seleccion en espanol, contactenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluaran caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.