Engineering Technician V (Public Works)

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Department is hiring for the position of Engineering Technicians V in California, responsible for performing complex technical engineering tasks. This role includes preparing landfill plans, conducting field investigations, and assisting professional engineers with projects. Candidates need to have 5 years of relevant experience and 15 semester units in civil engineering. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers excellent benefits, including a robust health plan and a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of full-time technical civil engineering work experience.
• Must pass a background check and possess a valid California Class C driver license.
• Additional experience may substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical engineering tasks.
• Prepare construction plans and complex drawings.
• Conduct field investigations and prepare As-Builts.

Skills

Technical engineering tasks

AutoCAD

Civil engineering formulas

Field investigations

Construction cost estimates

Utility coordination

Education

15 semester units in civil engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Job

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Engineering Technicians V. The role is to perform the most difficult and complex technical engineering tasks and responsibilities within a specific area of concentration. Tasks include preparing landfill plans and maps; preparing complex right‑of‑way maps, cross sections, contour maps and exhibits for a variety of projects; preparing preliminary and final plans and complex construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD; calculating vertical and horizontal alignments, hydrologic and hydraulic equations, earthwork and material quantities; preparing construction cost estimates; conducting field investigations; preparing exhibits and As‑Builts; making design modifications of standards to meet local conditions under the general supervision of a professional engineer; serving as project engineer on minor projects; assisting professional engineers in identifying practical problems; writing and reviewing special provisions for contract specifications; assisting in research for customer service requests; assisting with drafting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Quality Management Plan; conducting utility coordination and research including potholing; coordinating work with internal and external parties; and, where applicable, assisting with the contract procurement process.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the Department as they occur.

For more information, refer to the Engineering Technician V job description.

Excellent Benefits

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to:

• Summary of Benefits
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of Employment

• Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, for which a County vehicle may be provided. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the education and the experience requirements listed below.

• Education: 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. College transcripts or list of completed college coursework must be included with your application if a degree has not been conferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years of full‑time technical civil engineering work experience which includes the application of civil engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work.
• Substitutions:
  • One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.
  • An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework, or successful completion of the Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field, and experience working with government agencies.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.