Engineering Technician II; Department of Public Works

Job Overview

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Engineering Technicians II, who perform routine technical engineering duties.
Duties include assisting in title and property ownership research; preparing legal descriptions and documents; performing material sampling and tests in the field or laboratory; measuring distances and bearings; inspecting traffic control devices and collecting traffic volume in the field; and conducting simple single-area drainage studies. Draft plans, profiles, and cross sections of transportation and flood control facilities; prepare preliminary construction cost estimates;

assist in field investigations; prepare exhibits, As-Builts, and final plans; calculate earthwork quantities and perform elementary engineering calculations; assist in assembling special provisions for contract specifications; conduct research for customer service requests; and coordinate with internal and external parties.

• Assist in title and property ownership research.
• Prepare legal descriptions and documents.
• Perform material sampling and tests in field or laboratory.
• Measure distances and bearings.
• Inspect traffic control devices and collect traffic volume data.
• Conduct simple single-area drainage studies.
• Draft plans, profiles, and cross sections for transportation and flood control facilities.
• Prepare preliminary construction cost estimates.
• Assist in field investigations and in preparing exhibits, As-Builts, and final plans.
• Calculate earthwork quantities and perform elementary engineering calculations.
• Assist in assembling special provisions for contract specifications.
• Conduct research for customer service requests.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties.

Applicants must meet the education requirement and one (1) of the following experience options:

Successfully completed high school level (or higher) coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry.

• Option 1: One (1) year of full-time equivalent technical civil engineering work experience, including application of civil engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work.
• Option 2: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing road construction work, making road signs and minor street calculations for a County public works or related agency.
• Substitutions:
  Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. An additional fifteen (15) semester units or successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may also substitute for the required experience. College transcripts or a list of completed coursework must be provided if a degree has not been conferred.

Note:

Qualified degrees or coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees completed outside the U.S. may require a credential evaluation report.

Excellent benefits are available. For job-specific benefit details, please consult the benefits summary.

• Background Check: Successful completion of a background check is required before appointment.
• Travel: Travel within the County is required. A County vehicle may be provided. A valid California Class C driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be presented at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County does not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit a Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. Refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy for details.

Applications will be accepted online until a sufficient number of applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaires. All applications are evaluated on the strength of the information provided.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.