Licensed Professional Engineer

THE POSITION

Recruitment is open until filled or until a sufficient number of applicants have been received. The City of Fresno seeks experienced professional engineers to support capital projects and utility design and construction oversight. Incumbents in this class perform complex work that requires licensure as a Professional Engineer and may supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of pre-professional engineers and technical engineering staff engaged in civil, electrical, fire protection, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, sanitary, or traffic engineering. The current vacancies exist in the Capital Projects Department and the Department of Public Utilities.

The City is prioritizing capital projects and building capacity to ensure timely delivery within budget. The City has recently secured significant funding for infrastructure improvements in Downtown Fresno and related projects.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option to extend up to two (2) years at the City's discretion. If the competitive process is suspended, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE

BENEFITS : Unit 13 Classification – City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE : City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT : IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase retirement savings.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE : 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.

ANNUAL LEAVE : Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK : 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.

HOLIDAYS : Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

LIFE INSURANCE : Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY : Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY : $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT : City of Fresno Retirement Systems with reciprocal eligibility; vested after 5 years. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) : Optional program allowing retirement benefits into a savings account while continuing to work for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.

Additional information regarding City of Fresno benefits is available on the City's website.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Valid registration as a Professional Engineer by the State of California or equivalent at time of application. Professionals licensed in another state may qualify but must possess a valid Professional Engineer license from California at time of appointment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required within sixty (60) days of appointment. Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs. Areas of expertise include (but are not limited to) :

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sanitary Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Traffic Engineering

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination may include :

The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of To Be Determined.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. Please visit Fresno.gov / jobs to apply. For information on completing an on-line application, view the Instruction Guide on the City's website or contact the Personnel Services Department for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

All correspondence regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to check email frequently to ensure receipt of communications. An automatically generated confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted. For this recruitment, permanent Fresno city employees are encouraged to apply through PeopleSoft Self Service.

VETERAN PREFERENCE REGULATIONS

Candidates applying for veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the filing period. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination requiring veteran's preference credit. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will receive five (5) points added to their final score.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Services Department in advance of the examination.

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