Assistant Civil Engineer (Building Plan Check)

Assistant Civil Engineer (Building Plan Check) Salary: $79,832.27 - $112,332.02 Annually Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Full-Time Career Job Number: 011011-26-CDD-2 Department: Community Development Division - Building Plan Check Opening Date: 03/20/2026

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THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Application cut-off dates are 04/15/2026, 05/15/2026, 06/15/2026, 07/15/2026, 08/15/2026, 09/15/2026, 10/15/2026, 11/15/2026, 12/15/2026.

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

To be considered for employment opportunities at both the Assistant Civil Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer levels, a separate application must be submitted for each job posting.

The City of Sacramentos Community Development Department is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer for the Building Division, Plan Review Section. The candidate will work under general supervision with limited oversight to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations for multiple complex projects and assignments, with limited oversight.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the California Building Standards Code, have excellent customer service and communication skills, and have the ability to critically resolve code-related issues. Make an impact on your community by joining the City of Sacramentos vibrant and dynamic building team.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER / ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER To perform professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects in the areas of public works, transportation, hydraulics, and structural engineering.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Assistant Civil Engineer This is the journey level class in the professional civil engineering series not requiring registration. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Junior Engineer. Incumbents of this class perform the moderately difficult professional engineering work in civil engineering. Assistant Civil Engineers are normally considered to be of a continuing training status and as assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, and registration is received, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Associate Civil Engineer.

Associate Civil Engineer This is the full journey level class in the civil engineering series requiring registration. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Civil Engineer, or, when filled from the outside, require prior advanced professional civil engineering work experience. An Associate Civil Engineer works under general supervision and is expected to complete complex civil engineering assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Assistant Civil Engineer class by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Direction is provided by a higher level professional engineer or a division head level position. Responsibilities of an Associate Civil Engineer may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional engineers and technical personnel. Responsibilities of an Assistant Civil Engineer may include the technical or functional supervision of technical personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects.
• Research project design requirements.
• Perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
• Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates.
• Review completed work.
• Assist in the solution of difficult problems.
• Research building codes, publications and industry information sources.
• Develop and revise design and construction standards.
• Participate in the implementation of the Citys traffic and transportation engineering programs.
• Prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects.
• Prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
• Participate in the Citys Building Code Compliance program.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Administer contracts for construction projects.
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains and related public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements.
• Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues.
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical and clerical subordinates.

Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant Civil EngineerKnowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
• Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering and building codes and ordinances.

Ability to:

• Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: One year of experience in professional civil engineering work in one of the areas of assignments.
• Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major study in civil engineering.
• Or
• Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

All education requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion of courses.

PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.

Associate Civil Engineer In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Civil Engineer: Knowledge of:

• City engineering policies and procedures.
• Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision.
• Supervise and train subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Experience: Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Civil Engineer in the City of Sacramento.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer must be verifiable.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next posted cut-off date; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

   • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
   • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
   • Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with the application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
   • Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with the application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
   • Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
   • If youre requesting Veterans credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with the application or emailed to the Employment Office by the next posted cut-off date; Information regarding the use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
   • Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

   • Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
   • A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Assistant Civil Engineer examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
• Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
• Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

01 APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment [ ] Yes

02 PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and/or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation. [ ] Yes

03 EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position. [ ] No units from an accredited college or university [ ] Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university [ ] 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university [ ] 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university [ ] Associates Degree [ ] 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Doctorate

04 PROOF OF EIT CERTIFICATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education and experience; OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate in the State of California as listed in the substitution option to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Proof of possession of an EIT certificate in the State of California should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment. I understand that if I am using an EIT certificate to qualify for this classification I must enter my EIT certificate number below. (If you do not have an EIT certificate, please enter "N/A".) [ ] Yes [ ] No

05 CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate by time of appointment if I am selected for this position. [ ] Yes [ ] No

06 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions. [ ] Yes

07 Describe your experience performing plan review or design for compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and state and federal law. Include in your response your roles, responsibilities, and the complexity of your work experience.

08 Describe your experience reviewing or designing buildings over 4-stories, podium construction, concrete and steel construction.

09 Describe your experience utilizing the California Existing Building Code, historical building rehabilitation, and unreinforced masonry buildings.

10 TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions. [ ] Yes

11 Select all the boxes that best describe the types of civil engineering software you have utilized to complete a school or work project. [ ] Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling [ ] Project Scheduling [ ] Drafting/Design [ ] Geographic Information System (GIS) [ ] Structural Analysis [ ] Transportation Modeling [ ] Construction Management [ ] Water System Modeling [ ] Sewer System Modeling [ ] None of the above

12 Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education contributing to a successful engineering project or program. [ ] Two years or more [ ] At least eighteen months, but less than two years [ ] At least one year, but less than eighteen months [ ] At least six months, but less than one year [ ] Less than six months

13 Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education researching, reviewing, or applying various design plans or construction standards. [ ] Two years or more [ ] At least eighteen months, but less than two years [ ] At least one year, but less than eighteen months [ ] At least six months, but less than one year [ ] Less than six months

14 Select the one option that best describes your experience working with team members, individuals, or agencies to achieve project goals. [ ] Two years or more [ ] At least eighteen months, but less than two years [ ] At least one year, but less than eighteen months [ ] At least six months, but less than one year [ ] Less than six months

Required QuestionEmployer: City of Sacramento Address: 915 I Street Historic City Hall, Sacramento, California, 95814-2604 Phone: (916) 808-5726 Website:http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR