Building Inspector

Class Code 27960:
Engineering Technician Level I/II

Level I – $5,131.26 – $6,237.92/month
Level II – $5,902.08 – $7,174.02/month

The Engineering Technician I/II performs a variety of sub-professional engineering tasks such as design assistance and drafting work in support of professional engineering staff. Assignments may include mechanical, structural, electrical, or instrumentation technical support work; engineering support work involving labor compliance, traffic usage analysis, plan and map checking, construction administration, drafting, condition compliance and conformance, and issuing permits and determining required fees.

• Principles of engineering
• Engineering, drafting, designing and mathematics techniques
• Specialized techniques in the use of automated equipment and standard applications software used in engineering projects
• Extensive knowledge of public works facilities construction techniques, methods, materials and equipment

• Follow through and complete assigned engineering support work as directed by professional engineers or higher level staff
• Consult with contractors and outside engineering staff to determine compliance with approved plans, specifications and County standards
• Interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules and County requirements to outside consultants
• Independently prepare analyses and reports utilizing automated equipment and software
• Maintain sets of project records and prepare reports to maintain control of project progress
• Read, speak, and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• One year of full time experience in the class of Engineering Aide in Sacramento County Service
• One year of sub-professional engineering experience preferably involving public works facilities or structures work

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Level I) in Sacramento County Service
• Two years of sub-professional engineering experience involving public works facilities or structures work

Education Substitution: Completion of coursework in engineering or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Related education substitutions for the required experience are computed on the basis of 3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units = 1 work month.

Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

License Requirements: Some positions in this series require a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher at the time of appointment.

Background Check: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Airports are subject to a criminal history record check in accordance with applicable federal and county policies.