Engineering Technician

City of La Palma; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city government is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a paraprofessional engineering position. The role involves varied responsibilities like drafting and assisting in public works projects while enjoying a collaborative and family-friendly work environment with a 4/10 schedule. Opportunities for growth and community impact are emphasized.

Benefits

Family-friendly work environment

Employee events facilitated by a spirit committee

Qualifications

• Experience in paraprofessional engineering work.
• Proficiency in drafting and engineering calculations.
• Ability to conduct research and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Perform various paraprofessional engineering tasks including drafting and calculations.
• Assist in planning and design of public infrastructure.
• Exercise judgment and initiative in engineering functions.

Skills

Engineering drafting

Engineering calculations

Research and surveys

Planning and design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

This is a continuous recruitment to fill one current vacancy. Apply immediately as this recruitment may close without any advanced notice.

The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday) not including overtime or on-call shifts. A 5% COLA increase is scheduled for July 1, 2025.

The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be part of an enthusiastic workforce that has its own spirit committee facilitating monthly employee events.

Working in this small cultural environment allows for growth in knowledge, experience, and resume building, and prepares for advancement by exposing the incumbent to various public works projects and responsibilities.

Come be part of our family and discover what makes La Palma a wonderful place to live and work!

Join our team!

Performs a variety of paraprofessional engineering work, including drafting, conducting engineering calculations, research and surveys, and assists in planning and design of streets, water, storm drain, sewer, traffic systems, and public areas; performs related duties as required.

This is a single position class characterized by its responsibility for technical engineering work of average difficulty. The incumbent is expected to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative, reporting directly to the Public Works Manager. Supervision of administrative personnel related to technical engineering functions may be provided in the absence of the Public Works Manager.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit an original City of La Palma application online at www.lapalmaca.gov. Complete applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires must be received by the final filing date. Facsimiles are not accepted. Resumes alone are not sufficient; a complete application is required. Applicants will be notified by email; check your email frequently.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened; those with the most relevant qualifications and required licenses will be invited for testing and interviews. A background check and post-offer medical exam (including drug and alcohol screening) may be required.

Reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants should be requested at least five working days prior to the examination date.

The City of La Palma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. All employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned to emergency response duties during crises.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract and may be modified or revoked without notice. Employee benefits are subject to change.