CIP Division Manager; Senior Civil Engineer

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community while advancing your career in public service? The City of Napa is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and highly skilled CIP Division Manager (Senior Civil Engineer) to lead our Engineering and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Team within the Public Works Department.

Reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director, you will manage a division of eleven (11) engineers and paraprofessional staff and the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, which averages $15–$20 million annually. The CIP encompasses a wide range of vital community projects from bike and pedestrian pathways, street and traffic upgrades, and building renovations to parks and public facility improvements. These projects are funded through the General Fund and a variety of special revenue sources including Measure U, a half-cent sales tax that generates approximately $10 million annually for maintenance, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the City’s streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure, and Measure G, which further supports sustainable investments in Napa’s long-term infrastructure needs.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned licensed Civil Engineer and leader who excels at managing individual projects and programs, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. You will work closely with internal departments, outside agencies, and the community to ensure that public works projects reflect the City’s priorities and vision for a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient future.

We’re seeking a candidate who demonstrates technical excellence, emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making, and strong project and program management skills.

To learn more about the CIP Budget and Five-Year Plan here, and to view a map of current projects here, visit the City’s website.

• Vacation
  - New employees can accrue up to 120 hours annually.
• Paid Holidays
  - 15 paid days per year.
• Extra Paid Time Off
  - 104 hours (13 days) of Management Leave 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.
• Health In-Lieu Option
  - Employees may waive City coverage and opt for health in-lieu at $500 monthly; annual proof of alternative coverage is required.
• Retirement
  - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
• Retiree Health Insurance
  - City contributes $274 per month for retired employees with at least 10 years of service at retirement.
• Deferred Compensation Program
  - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $142 per month to 401(A) plan.
• Life Insurance and AD&D- $100,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
• Phone Stipend -Up to $100 per year for equipment and up to $110 per month for usage.
• Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement
  - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Prior Years of Service Vacation Accrual Credit
  -Full-time service in a City, County, State, Federal Agency, or Special District may be counted towards vacation accrual tiers at the City of Napa.
• The City offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

For a full list of benefits, please visit our Employee Benefits webpage.

will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
  - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in construction-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using knowledge to accomplish results.
• Managing Work
  - Optimally handling…