Engineering Technician I - Open Until Filled

County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification.  



The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
 
Some duties, knowledge and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity by positions at the entry level.
 

• Performs a wide variety of paraprofessional technical office and field engineering support work.
• Reviews, designs, drafts, and inspects capital improvement, maintenance, and development projects.  
• Prepares drawings, plans, permits, and preliminary reports for construction and improvement projects; prepares cost estimates and specifications; prepares or reviews engineering designs and plans as assigned.
• Performs construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable plans, specifications, and standards; conducts field inspections to investigate concerns and reports information to engineering management staff.
• Maintains engineering files, including computer databases, plans, studies, inspections, surveys, maps, and other data related to engineering and transportation projects.
• Prepares, updates, reproduces, and distributes maps, drawings, blueprints, and other information recorded in the Geographic Information System (GIS) database.   
• Participates as a member of a survey crew conducting preliminary, location, construction, property, topographic, and other precise surveys; performs calculations, construction staking, and survey instrument work; reviews survey maps for accuracy prior to their being officially recorded.
• Interprets, prepares, and checks legal property descriptions; researches grant deeds and easements; plots County rights-of-way.
• Performs field, office, and computer-aided studies and prepares periodic and special reports based on findings from research, studies, and surveys, and makes recommendations on findings. 
• Provides information to the public, contractors, engineers, developers, and representatives of other government agencies.
• Utilizes a wide variety of engineering testing, drafting, and survey tools and equipment; calibrates, maintains, and performs basic repairs to utilized tools and equipment.
• Makes a variety of engineering and mathematical computations and calculations.
• Prepares for and represents the Department at meetings, as delegated.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as applied to County projects, service areas, and special districts.
• Surveying, mapping, and drafting principles and practices.
• Practical applications of civil engineering principles to County projects.
• Basic design principles.
• Legal requirements and methods of property description.
• Computer Aided Drafting software.
• Drafting and field surveying equipment.
• Engineering mathematics.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of difficult office and field engineering work.
• Perform basic construction inspection and drainage investigation assignments.
• Make accurate engineering drawings and computations.
• Provide guidance for field survey work.
• Prepare maps, drawings, and layouts from notes and sketches.
• Prepare cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Prepare clear, concise technical engineering reports.
• Effectively use Computer Aided Drafting software.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to the work performed.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in engineering, drafting, mathematics, or a related field.

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible office engineering support work equivalent to the County’s Engineering Aide.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

When assigned to a field environment:

• Must possess mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and grasp; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confining spaces and around machines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications.   In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training, and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

 

Only qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. 

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for one the assessments listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%. 

THE APPRAISAL PANEL WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete.  Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.  

Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

 

Placement on Eligible List: 

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.  Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.   

Salary : $51,614 - $63,479