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Description
The City of Newark is looking to hire an Engineering Technician in the Public Works Department. We are seeking an eager, enthusiastic individual to join our team with a keen interest in public works projects, excited to get out in the field and an eye for design in the engineering space.
The Engineering Technician I performs a variety of functions such as managing traffic signal and street light systems, including invoice processing, budget management, and conducting traffic studies. It also includes reviewing development plans for code compliance, issuing permits, and preparing written responses. Additional duties involve performing site inspections, creating maps, and supporting the Public Works Inspector on construction projects, while maintaining positive relationships with coworkers and the public.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
- Possession of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field
Experience:
- Six (6) months of surveying, or other related civil engineering experience with a municipality, county government, or consulting firm under the general supervision of a civil engineer.
*Education may be substituted with experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.
License or Certificates:
- Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position within the Engineering Division of the City of Newark's Public Works Department will be a committed professional dedicated to physical improvements to the community’s infrastructure resulting from both public and private development projects.
This self-motivated individual will be knowledgeable in engineering terminologies, excel in a team environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The incumbent will demonstrate the city’s values statement (See attachment) known as “PRIDE” (Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement) as a valued member of Newark's engineering team.
Benefits
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
- Employee only: $932
- Employee + 1 dependent: $1,862
- Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,460
If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.
- Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
- Vacation Accrual: 6.667 to 16.667 hours per month depending upon years of service.
- Sick Leave: Up to 8 hours per month.
- Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
- Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 life policy.
- Educational Reimbursement: Up to $4,000 per employee per fiscal year.
- Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
- Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
- Health & Fitness: State-of-the-art gym available for use by Department employees. Employees and eligible family members living in the same household may use the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center free of charge. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members receive resident rates for class registration and facility rentals.
You may review the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees (NAME) MOU on our website for additional details.
Special Instructions
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, a completed employment application, and resume must be submitted through CalOpps by: 11:59pm, October 21st, 2025. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview scheduled for the week of November 4th, 2025. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a basic physical exam.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newarkca.gov for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.