Engineer, Civil Supervising

Salary : $158,376.96 - $194,460.60 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full Time Civil Service
Job Number: 26-ET119-01
Department: Citywide
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: 1/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TM2

The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland?

The City of Oakland is recruiting for one Supervising Civil Engineer within the Department of Public Works (OPW), four Supervising Civil Engineers within the Department of Transportation (OakDOT), and future vacancies in the Planning and Building Department (PBD). We are looking for individuals who are eager to contribute their time, energy and expertise to a community they love and an employer who values their talents. If that sounds like you, welcome to the City of Oakland This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an interest in applying their knowledge to support projects and programs that help the City of Oakland.
Positions within the Public Works Department (OPW) and the Department of Transportation (OakDOT) will lead the following sections:
Oakland Public Works Department (OPW): The department strives to maintain, improve, and preserve Oakland's infrastructure and environment for the residents, businesses, visitors, and future generations of every neighborhood in our diversity.
Construction Management Division
Construction Management in OPW provides construction management and inspection services for Public Works capital improvement projects. The types of projects are sanitary sewer and storm drain improvements, renovation and new construction of city-owned buildings, including earthquake-damaged buildings, fire stations, libraries, parking facilities, and park and recreation facilities. The Supervising Civil Engineer manages a group of Resident Engineers and assists in problem-solving during the construction phase. An ideal candidate has working knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction management duties, and leadership and development of Resident Engineers.

Wastewater Engineering Management Division
OPW owns and operates over 930 miles of sewer mains, ranging from 6 inches to over 66 inches in diameter, 28,500 sewer structures, and 10 pump stations. Most of the system is more than 50 years old, and some parts are as old as 100 years. The Wastewater Engineering Management Division includes engineering planning and design of the City's public sanitary sewer system through its Capital Improvement Program, implementation and oversite of the 2014 EPA Consent Decree for sanitary sewer overflows, and management of the Private Sewer Lateral Permit Program. This position will supervise engineers and construction inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance and permit code compliance are met.
Department of Transportation (OakDOT): The department's mission is to envision, plan, build, operate and maintain a transportation system for the City of Oakland and assure safe, equitable, and sustainable access and mobility for residents, businesses and visitors.
Design & Pavement Management
The Design & Pavement Management section administers Oakland's pavement management program and is responsible for implementing the annual $60M pavement capital improvement program through pavement rehabilitation and preventative maintenance projects. In the course of maintaining Oakland's pavements, the team is responsible for incorporating complete streets elements into pavement projects in order to implement citywide adopted bicycle and pedestrian plans.
Pedestrian Right of Way
The Supervising Civil Engineer for the Pedestrian Right-of-Way section oversees implementation of the $12M annual curb ramp and sidewalk capital improvement programs, maintains standard details for pedestrian right-of-way facilities, and ensures compliance with a federal Americans with Disabilities Act consent decree. The primary responsibility for the team is design of curb ramps and sidewalks projects. The section's function also includes management of Oakland's Notice to Repair, ADA Access Request, Buy-Sell-Repair, and Sidewalk Assistance Programs.

Complete Streets Design
The Complete Streets Design Section is responsible for preparing design and construction documents for capital improvement projects that are major investments that will transform the right of way to encourage and facilitate walking, biking, and transit service.

Right of Way (ROW) Management and Engineering Services
The ROW Management Group leader administers Oakland's public space regulations by managing staff and operations at the OakDOT Permit Counter, the Plan Review unit (three PEs), and construction inspectors. As the manager of the agency's "eyes and ears" in the field, the Supervising Civil Engineer is an important liaison and advisor to OakDOT's Executive Management Team (EMT). The ideal section leader has expert level command of the Municipal Code and speaks for the agency in meetings with key stakeholders; including Oakland residents, developers, and public utilities.
Structures and Emergency Response
The Structures and Emergency Response section is responsible for the oversight and management of projects including the replacement, rehabilitation and repair of existing bridges, underpass/overpass structures, retaining walls and public stairs. The section also investigates and designs remedies to address landslides and other events that adversely impact the right of way.

Multimodal Corridors-Signal Operations Group
The Major Corridors Multimodal Operations section is in charge of traffic signal timing and coordination, design, planning, maintenance and operations.
*Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland
We are looking for someone who is:

• A Professional with Technical Expertise. You will be versed in codes and regulations as they relate to Transportation, Public Works, and Planning and Building work.
• A Strong Leader. You care about helping colleagues and your staff to flourish and expand their abilities.
• A team player You will be part of a great, collaborative team that promotes teamwork, communication, and cooperation with all other departments.
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to interact with various departments and levels of management. With this, you will need to demonstrate diplomacy, politeness, and tact.
• Strategic and able to make the most of limited resources. You will need to evaluate options and make effective decisions in an environment with limited funding.

What you will typically be responsible for:

Public Works Department:

• Preparing complex engineering designs and economic analyses for large public works projects, including the management of Capital Improvement Projects involving sewers, storm drains and other public facilities.
• Directing the examination of plans, calculations, and specifications of commercial, industrial and apartment buildings for structural adequacy, zoning, and compliance with municipal codes and ordinances.
• Directing the construction management, inspection, and material testing for the City's capital improvement projects. Other additional duties include managing On-Call Consultants performing construction management work.

Department of Transportation:

• Overseeing and managing a variety of capital, right-of-way, transportation, and green infrastructure projects and plans to provide and ensure equitable, affordable, safe, and healthy roads, bridges, streets, and bicycle/pedestrian lanes to all Oaklanders.
• Representing and furthering Oakland and the City's commitment to racial equity in all transportation planning work.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have the opportunity to apply your experience and knowledge and will be ensuring the safety and quality of life of the community.
• The work environment is fast-paced, varied, and challenging; no two days will ever be the same.
• You will have the autonomy and independence to work on your own to make decisions that benefit the community.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will handle multiple tasks with competing and critical deadlines.
• You will work with the public can yield a variety of unknown experiences.
• You may have to work with a limited budget and staff.

Competencies Required:

• Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions, functions, or teams
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

To see the full job description for this position click here:
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible work experience in civil engineering, including three years of supervisory or lead experience.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California, or the ability to obtain a California Registration by reciprocity from another state within six months of employment.

Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Supplemental Information
The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam) (weighted 100%), which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview, where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have seven days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of February 2, 2025.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

What's in it for you

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks; may be able to telecommute two days per week; five days if pregnant or returning from family leave for baby bonding.
• 15 paid holidays
• Management Leave: Up to 10 days of management leave per year
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

*Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here:

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Mary Ann Gonzales, Sr. HR Analyst at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov.
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Current MOUs may be reviewed here:
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Be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Responses to the supplemental questions may determine your application status.

By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental responses.

• Yes
• No

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This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City of Oakland or Port of Oakland employee?

• Yes
• No

03

If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A".
04

Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?

• Yes
• No

05

If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"
06

Have you previously used any other names?

• Yes
• No

07

If you have previously used any other name, please enter the other full name(s) used below.
08

Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residence?

• Yes
• No

09

If the address on your application does not match your current residence, please enter your address and update it in your application profile. If not applicable, type "N/A"
10

Do you possess a State of California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or the ability to obtain a California Registration by reciprocity from another state? Please make sure to scan and attach the valid registration to your on-line application.

• I have a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California
• I have a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer from another state and I will have the ability to obtain a California Registration by reciprocity within six months of employment.
• I do not have a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer in the State of California or from another state. I understand that if I don't have the required Certificate of Registration, my application will be screened out from further consideration.

11

Which of the following best describes your highest educational attainment?

• High School / GED
• Some college credits
• Completion of an Associate's degree
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree
• Completion of a Master's degree
• None of the above

12

If you indicated that you have attained a Bachelor's degree or above, please list the field of study (major) in each degree attained. (for example: BA degree - Environmental Science & MA degree - Business Administration) If this doesn't apply, please indicate "NA".
13

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in

• I do not have any experience as described
• I have less than 1 year of experience as described
• I have 1 or more years, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• I have 2 or more years, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• I have 3 or more years, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• I have 4 or more years, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• I have 5 or more years, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• I have 6 or more years, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• I have 7 or more years of experience as described

14

Please clearly and thoroughly describe your progressively responsible work experience in Civil Engineering.
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How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have in Civil Engineering?

• I do not have any experience as described
• I have less than 1 year of experience as described
• I have 1 or more years, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• I have 2 or more years, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• I have 3 or more years, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• I have 4 or more years, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• I have 5 or more years of experience as described

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Please clearly and thoroughly describe your experience leading or supervising staff in Civil Engineering.
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Acting assignments: If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed.

I understand the above statement and will list any Acting assignments separately in the "Work experience" section of my application form.

• Yes
• No

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This is a citywide position, and vacancies may occur across multiple departments within the City. To learn more about each department, visit https://www.oaklandca.gov/Government/Departments

Please indicate below the departments for which you would like to be considered and referred (Note: you must be placed on the eligibility list to be eligible for consideration and referral).

If you would like to update your selection, contact Human Resources at HRMADMIN@oaklandca.gov. Updates may be made at any time until the eligibility list expires.

• Public Works Department
• Department of Transportation
• Building and Planning Department

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Answers to the above supplemental questions MUST be supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application. Answers not supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application will NOT be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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