Senior Engineering Technician (Water)

About the City of Vallejo

Located in Solano County, Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. With a population of approximately 121,000, it is a friendly, active waterfront community that takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a delightful historical downtown, weekly farmer's markets, restored Victorian homes, and local attractions like Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

About the Water Department

The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of its customers and community. As an Enterprise Fund, the Department is fully supported by ratepayer revenues, allowing for a dedicated focus on long-term infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and reliable service delivery. The Department provides potable water to approximately 151,000 customers through a highly complex system, including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, 600 miles of distribution pipe, and 27 pump stations. It holds California State certification as a Treatment-5/Distribution-5 system.

About the Role

We are seeking two Senior Engineering Technicians to serve as collaborative members of the Water Resources and Engineering Division. This advanced journey-level position supports the stewardship of the City's water resources and the delivery of its capital improvement program. You will be a flexible, detail-oriented professional thriving in a multidisciplinary environment, performing a range of technical duties including drafting, design, construction inspection, and office engineering.

The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple functional areas, including construction projects, development review, and operations & maintenance support. You will coordinate projects with city, state, and federal officials, lead construction staking layouts, and ensure projects are built to plans and specifications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to long-term water supply planning and the protection of the City's water rights, securing sustainable water for future generations.

Hiring Process

Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, June 15, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applications will be screened for qualifications the week of June 15, 2026, followed by scoring of supplemental responses by subject matter experts the week of June 22, 2026.

The most qualified applicants will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. These interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidate's score, with a minimum passing score of 70% required to be placed on the Register of Eligibles. Candidates on the eligible list may be referred to the department for final interviews to fill the two vacancies.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of background. The City is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

All City employees are designated Disaster Service Workers by state law and are required to affirm a loyalty oath and complete related training.