Assistant City Engineer

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Assistant City Engineer

Salary

$84,504.96 - $108,266.40 Annually

Location

Public Works Administration, 305 4th Street Northwest, Charlottesville (22903), VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

250700020

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Public Works Administration

Opening Date

11/13/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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General Summary

The Assistant City Engineer performs complex professional and technical work in the review and approval of building projects including new development, engineering design, cost estimates, CIP and special project development, construction management and field inspections. Work includes public and private development, transportation systems (roadways, bridges, trails and sidewalks), storm water systems, and right of way management. Completes work withsubstantial discretion and within broad parameters. Reports to the City Engineer.

To learn more about the Public Works Engineering Division and its operations, please visit:

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $84,504.96 - $108,266.40 Ann ually . Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRS, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Reviews public and private plans of development for compliance for zoning, codes and regulations, inspects projects and works with customers to resolve identified issues.

• Administers the Public Rights of Way (PROW) program for private utility companies ensuring compliance with State law and City codes. Including but not limited to reviewing applications, plans, issuing permits, and providing construction administration.

• Administers the Neighborhood Drainage Program (NDP) including reviewing projects applications, visiting sites, preparing documents, managing the financing and overseeing construction administration.

• Provides oversight and support for Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Programs.

• Reviews and approves building permit application and determining eligibility and compliance for issuing building permits.

• Supervises, trains, monitors, and evaluates the performance of subordinate engineers. Provides input on hiring, work objectives, and discipline; and in accordance with established personnel policies and procedures. Assists the City Engineer in establishing professional standards for work quality and accountability.

• Assists with and/or performs surveys, preparation of design criteria, designs, analyses, specification, plans, investigations, cost estimates and related matters.

• Assists in code development, technical specifications, and design standards.

• Assists in monitoring and reporting on division budget.

• Provides guidance to staff, owners, developers, engineers, contractors on concerns, compliance issues, and plans to ensure compliance with laws, codes, regulations and ensure a safe and compliant project. Professionally engages in discussions with the public, residents, developers, management, and others to resolve discrepancies and address issues.

• May represent the department at public meetings, preparing and presenting a variety of reports and information.

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

Other Duties

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field AND 3 years of experience in professional engineering, land development projects, or related area.

OR

• Associate degree in engineering or related field AND 5 years of experience in professional engineering, land development projects, or related area.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Preferred:

• Virginia Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Within one year of hire, obtain and maintain a Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia SMP Plan Reviewer certification.

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.

• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Job Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of GIS mapping, GPS, AutoCAD, Pond Pack, Microsoft Office and other technologies needed to manage projects.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.

• Thorough knowledge of ADA compliance, traffic engineering, land development and land use planning.

• Thorough knowledge of state and local ordinances and regulations such as land use, resiliency and inspections.

• Comprehensive knowledge of design standards and industry construction standards.

Reading

• Advanced: Ability to read and understand technical plans, data and complex regulations, specification, and laws. Ability to incorporate reading instructions, materials and technical information into project planning and management.

Writing

• Advanced: Ability to organize and develop clear and concise complex written materials such as plan and design of complex projects and documents including idea/inception, research, specifications, drawings, development, contracts, monitoring to conclusion all which require extensive reporting responsibilities. Ability to tailor to specific audiences and explain complex information and ideas, including to the general public.

Math

• Advanced: Ability to calculate complex construction cost estimates, cost reports, and develop/monitor budget for projects. Completes difficult engineering computations and project designs.

Communication Skills

• Advanced: Must communicate complex, technical information to a variety of customers including contractors, inspectors, City Officials, committees, employees and the general public. Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, subordinates, City officials, contractors, developers, and the public. Must be able to problem solve in a way to build consensus and agreement which may include during stressful, negative situations requiring significant tact. Interactions may involve communicating controversial positions and presenting sensitive issues. Evaluates effectiveness, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve communications.

Independence and Decision-Making

• Requires Administrative Direction: Completes work with substantial discretion and within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirement and accepted practices.

Technical Skills

• Advanced: High level skills and extensive knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major projects and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, GIS, GPS, AutoCAD, Pond Pack, other engineering instruments, and departmental software. Skilled in project management, planning and preparing designs, estimates, and specifications.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Assists in oversight of budget preparation of division budget. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of project budgets.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises, monitors, evaluates, and directs work performance of assigned subordinate employees. Input carries substantial weight in hiring, discipline, and work goals/objectives.

Other Characteristics

• Organization and time management skills, sometimes under strict time constraints.

• Works closely with others as part of a team.

• Tedious and exacting work.

• Frequent change of tasks.

• Constant interruptions and request for service.

• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Problem solves with multiple levels of complexity.

• Work effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information.

• May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule.

• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Must be able to move and traverse on work sites to monitor projects.

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• Engineering design equipment needed to perform the essential duties and monitor subordinates.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.

• When conducting field visits to monitor and inspect projects, may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, high or precarious places, inadequate lighting, and near the operation of heavy equipment.

• Expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

• The noise level is typically moderate but may be loud when conducting site visits.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated February 9, 2026

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

Vacation: Need some time off? Use it, you earned it:

Years Worked

0 - <3

3 - <5

5 - <10

10 - <15

15 - <20

20 - <25

25

• Hours Accrued Biweekly

3.09

3.85

4.62

5.4

6.16

6.93

7.7

Sick: Under the weather? Earn 4.62 hours biweekly, approximately 120 hours a year, with no limit on accumulation to be used to care for yourself and qualifying family members.

Holidays: Enjoy 13 paid holidays per year. Including 1 Floating Holiday, which must be taken during the Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30):

OBSERVED CITY HOLIDAYS

New Years Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Presidents' Day

Liberation & Freedom Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

1 Floating Holiday

Volunteer Leave: Paid leave for participating in an authorized event as a volunteer, subject to Section 9-3, Code of Ethics & Conflicts of Interest. Regular full-time employees receive up to 8 hours and all regular part-time employees are eligible to receive pro-rated leave each available each calendar year.

2. INSURANCE:

Aetna Medical Plans: Coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire.

• Choose from two options:

• Select HMO with City-funded HRA ($0 premium for employee-only coverage)

• Choice POS ($13.02 biweekly premium for employee-only coverage)

• Prescription Card: ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand,$55 higher cost name brand, 20% up to $150 for specialty drugs)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) not available for specialty drugs)

Delta Dental Plan:

• Diagnostic and Preventative–100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care-80%; Major Dental Care- 50%

• Primary - $50 deductible, 80/20; Prosthetic and Complex Restorative -$50, 50/50

• $1,500 Annual benefit maximum

• $1,000 Orthodontic benefit (children to age 19)

MetLife Vision Plan: (Optional)

• $2.50 premium paid bi-weekly for employee-only coverage. Dependent care coverage also available.

• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay

• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

Life Insurance: In the event of your death, your beneficiary will receive twice your annual salary. Supplementary policies for you and your dependents are available.

Long-Term Disability: U pon approval for along-term illness or injury, you can receive up to 60% of your earnings after a 90-day wait period.

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance; Short-Term Disability; Identity Theft Protection

3. RETIREMENT:

Pension:

• Choose from two (2) options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5-year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% vesting after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees).

Supplement: Deferred Compensation 457 available for you to invest your own money for additional retirement savings.

4. VOLUNTARY:

Wellness:

• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program (up to $34.00 per month)

• Bicycle Commuter Program: Reimbursement up to $20 per month for reasonable bicycle commuting expenses

• Online wellness resources and Lunch-and-Learn Sessions

Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $1,500 for job-related certificates, trade programs, undergraduate coursework or up to $3,000 for graduate level courses per fiscal year for career-related courses.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Expense accounts available for healthcare, dependent care and parking/mass transit.

01

Please indicate your level of experience in professional engineering, land development projects, or related area. (Must be verifiable in reference to the Work History section on your online application.)

• No experience related to the position.

• Less than three (3) years of experience.

• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of experience.

• Five (5) years or greater

02

Please briefly describe your experience in professional engineering, land development projects, or a related area. If you have no experience, please write 'None.

03

Please indicate your highest level of education below: (Must be verifiable in reference to the Education History section on your online application.)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field.

• Associates degree in engineering or related field.

• None of the above.

04

Do you currently possess a Virginia Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license?

• Yes

• No

05

This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

06

To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes

• No

07

I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

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