Open Until Filled
Priority Screening Date: 6/12/2026
Exam #: 26/41A22/05SA
Senior Civil Engineer
Monthly Salary Range: $11,374 – $15,534
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources.
The Senior Civil Engineer is responsible for managing the engineering services section of the Housing and Community Development Department. The engineering services section provides engineering and review services for discretionary and ministerial permit approvals such as major and minor subdivisions, improvement plans, subdivision improvement agreements and processing of final and parcel maps in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local ordinances. The review and/or issuance of building, encroachment, transportation, sewer connection, housing address permits and traffic impact reports is a significant element of the unit. The Senior Civil Engineer reports to the Chief of Building and oversees and manages a team of professional and technical staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished civil engineer who possesses exceptional project management and communication skills. The Senior Civil Engineer will have experience processing and managing complex land use development projects, proven supervisory experience with strong customer focus and experience coordinating with local, state and, federal agencies, including review of traffic impact reports related to development applications. This job is a chance to be a transformative leader advancing land development projects that will serve the community of Monterey at large.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at an accredited college or university
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Experience:
Four years of professional and supervisory public works engineering experience with at least two years at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer at Monterey County.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
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Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
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Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
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Pursuant to Section 6730 of the California Business and Professions Code, must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
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As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
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Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
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If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty,
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
County of Monterey
Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst II
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
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Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility within 5 business days of submitting your job application to
[email protected]
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or
[email protected].
