Engineer -II-III-IV

Position: Engineer I-II-III-IV

Engineer's I–II–III–IV

Apply for the Engineer I–IV positions with the County of Ventura. This job offers full‑time, regular positions with progressive assignments across public works engineering.

Benefits and Compensation

• General Salary Increase: 3.5% effective December 20, 2026, and December 19, 2027.
• Educational Incentive: 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's, 5% for a graduate degree not required for the classification.
• Bilingual Incentive:
  Up to $1.32 per hour based on exam level (I: $0.69, II: $1.00, III: $1.32).
• Professional License Incentive:
  Up to 5% based on classification and certification.
• Annual Leave:
  New employees accrue ~20 days/year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years; accrual increases to 32 days/year after 20 years.
• Annual Leave Redemption:
  Cash in or redeem up to 80 hours after using 80 hours in the preceding calendar year.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Eligible for the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan with up to 3% company match.
• Health Plans:
  Flexible credit allowance for medical, dental, vision insurance from authorized plans (Employee only $667, Employee + one $772, Employee + family $877 per biweekly pay).
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Pre‑tax reimbursement for dependent care and health expenses.
• Pension Plan:
  County and employees contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan; possible reciprocity with other public retirement systems.
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year, including a floating holiday.
• No overtime compensation for engineers.

Departments and Work Areas

• Water & Sanitation:
  Operations, design, construction, and inspection of water and sewer systems.
• Watershed Protection:
  Flood control, water quality management, and environmental protection.
• Roads & Transportation:
  Planning, design, funding, and maintenance of the County road system.
• Engineering Services:
  Project management, land development, floodplain permitting, land surveying, and construction contract administration.

Position Summary

Under general supervision (levels I & II) and direction (levels III & IV), the engineer performs progressive field and office duties, may supervise other engineers and technicians, and fulfills related responsibilities as required.

Current Vacancies

Five regular vacancies: one in Engineering Services, two in Roads & Transportation, one in Water & Sanitation, one in Watershed Protection.

Responsibilities (by Department) Engineering Services (Level IV)

• Assist in CEQA development and negotiation of professional services contracts.
• Administer construction contracts and supervise qualifying staff.
• Provide technical guidance in civil engineering to enhance public works services.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external agencies.

Roads & Transportation (Levels III–IV)

• Advance planning, encroachment permitting, asset/pavement management.
• Bridge engineering and inspection; land use and subdivision reviews.
• Transportation planning, active‑transportation programs, feasibility studies.
• Grant applications (Federal, State, local) and RMRA reporting.
• Cost estimating, traffic impact fees, VMT programs, master planning.
• Design and construction of roadway, pavement resurfacing, storm drain, traffic/bike projects.
• Contract and consultant administration, quality control.

Watershed Protection (Levels III–IV)

• Review consultant plans, specs, and reports for compliance with County or district requirements.
• Design flood control/protection facilities; perform hydrology, hydraulic, and structural analyses.
• Generate grading, drainage, and geometric designs; prepare technical reports and cost estimates.
• Apply knowledge of USACE levee and dam safety guidelines.

Water & Sanitation (Levels III–IV)

• Design and construct water/wastewater facilities; administer contractors and consultants.
• Review design studies, plans, specs, and calculations; conduct contract management.
• Understand principles of public water/wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection.
• Communicate with partners, maintain computer skills, and collaborate as a team.

Typical Qualifications

These prerequisites ensure eligibility for the examination and placement on an eligible list.

Engineer I

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Or professional…