Engineering Technician V (Public Works)

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public works department as an Engineering Technician V, where you'll tackle complex engineering tasks and lead projects that impact the community. This role offers the opportunity to work on landfill plans, transportation facilities, and flood control projects, utilizing your technical expertise in civil engineering and software like AutoCAD. With a competitive salary structure and an excellent benefits package, including health coverage and generous paid time off, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in public service. Embrace a career that not only challenges you but also rewards you with stability and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Up to 4 Weeks Vacation

11 Days Sick Leave

15 Paid Holidays

Generous Pension Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Qualifications

• 5 years of technical civil engineering experience required.
• Must have college coursework in civil engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical engineering tasks and supervise lower-level technicians.
• Prepare construction plans, cost estimates, and conduct field investigations.

Skills

Technical Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering Formulas

Field Investigations

Design Modifications

Education

15 semester units in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $97,094.40 annually.

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for qualified Engineering Technicians V to perform the most difficult and complex technical engineering tasks and responsibilities within a specific area of concentration. This position may supervise or assist in supervising lower level Engineering Technicians with preparing landfill plans and maps; preparing complex right of way maps, cross sections, and contour maps and/or exhibits for a variety of projects, and prepares preliminary plans and complex construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD. The Engineering Technician V also prepares final plans, profiles, and cross sections of transportation and flood control facilities; designs minor structures or facilities using accepted state or county standard plans; calculates vertical and horizontal alignments, hydrologic and hydraulic equations, earthwork and material quantities; prepares construction cost estimates; conducts field investigations; prepares exhibits and As-Builts; under general supervision of a professional engineer, makes design modifications of standards to meet local conditions and serves as project engineer on minor projects; assists professional engineers in identifying practical problems; writes and reviews special provisions for contract specifications; assists in conducting research for customer service requests. Assists with draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Quality Management Plan. May conduct utility coordination and research including potholing coordination. Coordinates work with internal and external parties. May assist in 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 Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

Paid Time Off

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

Retirement

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. 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 as described above, 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.

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.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time.

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