Senior Civil Engineer; Development

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!.

The City of Galt is now accepting applications for Senior Civil Engineer
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If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Senior Civil Engineer position we encourage you to apply for the Associate Civil Engineer job posting.

ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY):

• Incentive Pay – Up to 5% incentive for City approved educational courses. Some Police Department mid-management staff may be eligible for up to 15%.
• Longevity Pay – Beginning at 10 years of service: 5%; 15 years: 7.5% for Non-Sworn mid-management employees. Beginning at 8 years of service: 2.5%; 10 years: 5%; 12 years: 7.5% for Sworn mid-management employees.
• Bilingual Pay – $100 per month.
• Cell Phone Stipend – $75 per month.
• Medical-in-lieu – Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

BENEFITS:

• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay – Fourteen (14) paid holidays:
  One floating holiday and thirteen fixed holidays observed:
  New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Vacation Leave – 80 hours per year for first 4 years, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years.
• Vacation Credit – Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
• Vacation Cash Out – Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year.
• Sick Leave – 96 hours per year.
• Admin Leave – 70 hours for exempt employees.
• Health Insurance – City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options);
  City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance – City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long Term Disability – City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP – Confidential employee assistance plan.

EXEMPT
UNREPRESENTED MID-MANAGEMENT

Under general direction, serves as project manager for complex professional engineering activities, including environmental program planning and compliance, design, construction, land development engineering, traffic engineering, water, wastewater, and storm water/drainage resources engineering, and other programs; ensures that functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic and transportation, and utility infrastructure;

provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise; serves as subject matter expert in support of other City Departments; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Deputy Public Works Director. May exercise general supervision over assigned staff.

This is the advanced journey-level registered (licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of California) class in the professional engineering series. Incumbents are responsible for providing professional-level support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas of expertise. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within…