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Associate Civil Engineer
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Base Pay Range $139,947.18/yr - $169,102.54/yr
Benefits Of Working For Berkeley Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous worldwide as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top‑ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high‑caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally‑sound and culturally‑rich city.
Job Opportunity The City of Berkeley is seeking PE‑licensed candidates who are passionate about improving infrastructure for a more sustainable and resilient city. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge and experience toward the creation and maintenance of state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.
When assigned to Public Works, you will contribute to exciting new projects across the City, including large mixed‑use buildings in downtown Berkeley and UC Berkeley projects that require review for impacts to public right‑of‑way. Other assignments include Construction Management and Inspection, Buildings/Facilities, and Streets.
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, you will function as a project leader for Capital Projects with an emphasis on engineering design. Capital improvement teams coordinate with stakeholders and manage contracts to get projects ready for bidding and construction.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105647
Minimum Qualifications Typical requirements include graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and three (3) years of professional engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to the Assistant Civil Engineer class. Progressively responsible experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year‑for‑year basis.
Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Civil Engineer and a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Application Process Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
Exam Process The examination process may include a combination of written, oral, or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job‑related knowledge, skill, or ability. The process and dates are subject to change.
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Competitive review of applicants' education, training, and experience
The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Pre‑Employment Process Candidates under final consideration will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Disaster Service Worker All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Associate Civil Engineer
role at
City of Berkeley .
Base Pay Range $139,947.18/yr - $169,102.54/yr
Benefits Of Working For Berkeley Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous worldwide as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top‑ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high‑caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally‑sound and culturally‑rich city.
Job Opportunity The City of Berkeley is seeking PE‑licensed candidates who are passionate about improving infrastructure for a more sustainable and resilient city. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge and experience toward the creation and maintenance of state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, amenities, and facilities.
When assigned to Public Works, you will contribute to exciting new projects across the City, including large mixed‑use buildings in downtown Berkeley and UC Berkeley projects that require review for impacts to public right‑of‑way. Other assignments include Construction Management and Inspection, Buildings/Facilities, and Streets.
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, you will function as a project leader for Capital Projects with an emphasis on engineering design. Capital improvement teams coordinate with stakeholders and manage contracts to get projects ready for bidding and construction.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105647
Minimum Qualifications Typical requirements include graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and three (3) years of professional engineering experience in design and construction work at a level equivalent to the Assistant Civil Engineer class. Progressively responsible experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year‑for‑year basis.
Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Civil Engineer and a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Application Process Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
Exam Process The examination process may include a combination of written, oral, or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job‑related knowledge, skill, or ability. The process and dates are subject to change.
Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents
Competitive review of applicants' education, training, and experience
The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Pre‑Employment Process Candidates under final consideration will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Disaster Service Worker All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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