Do you have hands on experience operating, maintaining, and improving traffic signal systems?  

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on urban mobility?  Look no further! 

The City of Napa is currently seeking an Engineering Assistant to join our Transportation Engineering Division in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will have the chance to optimize traffic signals and contribute to the safety and efficiency of our community.

As an Engineering Assistant, you will be responsible for analyzing, programming, and updating the City's traffic signal system. Your expertise and support will be critical in ensuring flawless traffic operations for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in traffic signals or transportation.

Ideal candidates for the Engineering Assistant role will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

• Technical Knowledge and Skill - knowledge of principles and practices of traffic engineering; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas related to the position of Engineering Assistant; maintains a solid understanding of policies and procedures; keeps up with current developments and trends in traffic operations.
• Technology Savy - Using one's practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.
• Managing Work - Effectively handling one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Project Management - Designs, implements, and manages ongoing projects and directs the related resources, and activities to successful completion.
• Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to effectively calibrate own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.

In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave - New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
• Paid Holidays - 15 paid holiday per year.
• Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
• Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
• Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
• Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
• Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
• Phone Stipend - Up to $110 per month
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000 per year

Please visit our Benefits webpage to view a full list of benefits offered for this position. 

For a full, detailed job description, please click here.

About City of Napa

Join the City of Napa! From the parks and beautiful landscape to the world class wine and its booming industry -- there are so many reasons to work with the City of Napa. As an employer, the City of Napa maintains a full time workforce of about 500 people, who are the heart and soul of our community. From engineering to public safety to parks maintenance to administration, we offer a variety of opportunities to grow your career in public service. Apply Now and become a member of our fantastic team! MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence. CORE VALUES for the City of Napa Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride. Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions. Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity. Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

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