Engineering Technician I​/II​/III

Overview

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.

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The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City s website.

Under supervision, this class series performs entry-level para-professional-technical work in design, contract administration, survey and inspection of street, storm drain, sewer, water improvements and other public works, development review and permitting, traffic, geographic information system, hazardous materials, and performs other related work as required.

ALLOCATION FACTORS:
Positions in this series are allocated to these classes on the basis of the incumbent s education and experience, and therefore the amount of supervision and review of work needed, the independence expected in approaching projects and the level of difficulty of work assignments.

The Engineering Technician series is a flexibly staffed position. Engineering Technician I: $28.46 - $34.20 per hour;
Engineering Technician II: $32.44 - $39.03 per hour;
Engineering Technician, Specialized III: $37.84 - $45.59 per hour.

(May be appointed at any level, depending on candidate s current level of qualifications. If appointed at Engineering Technician I or II level, may advance, at a later date, to the next higher level, depending on performance and qualifications).

An approved 4% Cost of Living (COLA) adjustment will be effective 07/01/2025. Engineering Technician, Specialized III - 5% Certification Pay to California Certified Qualified SWPPP Practitioners.

Engineering Technician I:
The entry-level position in this series. Performs technical and skilled work of a paraprofessional nature, usually under supervision. Work is usually reviewed upon completion.

Engineering Technician II:
Assigned more responsible and complex work, which involves application of knowledge of engineering skills to projects; may use independent judgment in making technical decisions.

Engineering Technician, Specialized III:
This is a specialized, multiple option class. Work in this class is characterized by the complexity of the assignments and by the independence with which an incumbent performs. Typically, incumbents perform work with minimal supervision and maximum opportunity for planning and exercising judgement.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Based upon screening of the City application, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to, panel interview, written exercise, and/or performance exam which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

SELECTION PROCESS:
As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position may be subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background. In addition, appointment may be subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• May serve as a member of a…