City of Napa
Engineering Assistant – Traffic Signal Operations
SALARY $3,892.46 – $4,702.36 Biweekly
$101,204.02 – $122,261.28 Annually
JOB TYPE Full Time
LOCATION Napa, CA
JOB NUMBER 24-G004-PW2
DEPARTMENT Public Works DIVISION
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
OPENING DATE 09/20/2024 CLOSING DATE
10/13/202411:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Do you have hands on experience operating, maintaining and Improving traffic signal systems? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on urban mobility? Look no further!
The City of Napa is currently seeking an Engineering Assistant to join our Transportation Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will have the chance to optimize traffic signals and contribute to the safety and efficiency of our community.
As an Engineering Assistant, you will be responsible for analyzing, programming, and updating the City’s traffic signal system. Your expertise and support will be critical in ensuring flawless traffic operations for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in traffic signals or transportation.
Ideal candidates for the Engineering Assistant role will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:
• Technical Knowledge and Skill – knowledge of principles and practices of traffic engineering; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas related to the position of Engineering
Assistant; maintains a solid understanding of policies and procedures; keeps up with current developments and trends in traffic operations.
• Technology Savy – 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 handling one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• 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.
• Project Management – Designs, implements, and manages ongoing projects and directs the related resources and activities to successful completion.
• Emotional Intelligence – Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior: using insights to effectively calibrate own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.
In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:
• Vacation Leave – New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
• Paid Holidays -15 paid holiday per year.
• Sick Leave – Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
• Dental and Medical Insurance Plans – The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
• Retirement – The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
• Deferred Compensation Program – Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
• Life Insurance and AD&D – $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
• Phone Stipend – Up to $110 per month
• Tuition Reimbursement – $2,000 per year
Please visit our Benefits webpage to view a full llst of benefits offered for this position. For a full, detailed job description, please click here.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy 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.
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: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INTERNAL CITY OFNAPA APPLICANTS USE A PERSONAL EMAIL DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.RATHER THAN THEIR CITY OF NAPA EMAIL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS. –
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.
The promulgated eligibility list for this recruitment will be at least six months, unless extended or abolished sooner. 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/fall 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 ls 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 selecci6n 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 7-1-1for 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.
Agency
City of Napa
Address
1541Second Street Napa, California, 94559
Phone
707-257-9505
Website
http://www.cityofnapa.org/jobs