Senior Engineering Technician

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support and coordinate maintenance operations within the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Candidates should have substantial engineering experience or a related degree, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This mid-senior level role involves preparing records, overseeing projects, and maintaining strong collaboration with contractors and agencies.

Qualifications

• Four years of sub-professional civil engineering experience, with one year at an equivalent level.
• Knowledge of General Construction Stormwater Permit and related regulations.
• Experience with surveying and construction staking is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance operations and prepare records for contractors.
• Oversee material delivery, ensure compliance with guidelines, and liaise with stakeholders.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying or civil engineering

Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training

Job description

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About The Position

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician to coordinate and support countywide maintenance operations in Riverside.

About The Position

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician to coordinate and support countywide maintenance operations in Riverside.

This role will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance Section and working independently to prepare and maintain detailed records such as daily logs, schedules, and payment documentation for contractors and vendors. The Senior Engineering Technician will participate in planning conversations to determine maintenance responsibilities across various agencies and jurisdictions, including coordination with County Transportation, cities, and multiple Flood Control District divisions. The technician will also oversee material delivery and disposal coordination, ensure internal checklists are completed, and serve as a liaison with contractors, public officials, and internal departments.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency with common business software applications, such as spreadsheets and word processing programs, is required. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience maintaining technical records and may also possess knowledge of the General Construction Stormwater Permit and experience with State Department of Pesticide Regulations in coordination with the County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Additional desirable qualifications include experience with surveying and construction staking, stormwater training certifications, and pesticide application training or certifications.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Work with District Divisions, contractors, vendors, and consulting design engineers, municipal staff, utility providers and stakeholders. The incumbent will read and interpret complex construction drawings, specifications, contracts, guidelines and regulations.
• Review plans and proposed maintenance work in coordination with District Divisions, provide recommendations, prepare exhibits for the District maintenance teams using a variety of computer aided programs. The recommendations may include federal and state regulatory requirements including, but not limited to California Department of Fish and Wildlife permits, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements, State of California Water Quality Control Board and California State Department of Pesticide Regulations.
• Coordinate with County Waste Resources, contractors and other partners for debris and material disposal projects. Senior Engineering technicians ensure that projects comply with plans, contract documents, and all applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Check and review encroachment permit application conditions.
• Prepare staking and survey requests
• Perform off-site inspections at District facilities and perform construction inspection duties as described in the County of Riverside’s Class Specification Bulletin for Class Code 97433 (Senior Engineering Technician).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I

Experience: Four years of sub-professional civil engineering experience, at least one year of which must have been at a level equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II. (College courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the non-specialized experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)

OPTION II

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering or civil engineering.

Experience: One year of sub-professional engineering experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II.

OPTION III

Certification: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Experience: Two years of sub-professional engineering experience.

All Options

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

• Perform physical work outdoors in the summer in Riverside County;
• Traverse a construction site on foot, including uneven / sloped surfaces;
• Stand, climb / descend ladders, crouch as needed to inspect work and materials;
• Operate a passenger vehicle to and from the project site, which may be anywhere within the District’s jurisdiction;
• Take extensive hand-written and/or typed notes using personal computers;
• Lifting and carrying various equipment and tools.
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside or the Flood Control District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

General Information

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at [e-mail]

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [e-mail] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [e-mail] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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