Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician
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Why Join Team SB
- Looking to grow your career in engineering
The City of San Bernardino is hiring an Engineering Techniciana great opportunity for those with technical experience and a background in engineering architecture or urban planning to take the next step in the public sector.
About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The Engineering Technicianperforms a range of technical tasks related to processing engineering permits for the department. This role involves reviewing applications and plans for accuracy and compliance preparing cost estimates and maintaining detailed records. As a journeylevel professional in the engineering classification series the Engineering Technician is responsible for a variety of permitting and technical activities associated with public works projects. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. What Youll Be Doing Here
Ideal Candidate: - Good Communication:the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
- Permit Processing Procedures:Basic knowledge of the procedures and requirements for processing engineering permits.
- Good Decision Making:assess situations analyze information and make wellinformed judgments.
- People Skills:Good customer service and has awelcoming professional and compassionate demeanor.
Day in the life consists of:As an Engineering Technician with the City of San Bernardino your day will be filled with a variety of technical and customerfacing responsibilities that support Public Works permitting and infrastructure projects. Youll:
Assist customers contractors developers and residents by providing information about engineering permit procedures and policies in person over the phone and via email.
Receive and review permit applications for completeness and compliance; calculate and collect applicable fees and issue permits in accordance with established guidelines.
Interpret and explain plan review corrections communicating with engineers architects and contractors to resolve discrepancies and answer coderelated questions.
Collaborate with inspectors internal departments and external agencies to coordinate and facilitate permit approvals and project documentation.
Maintain accurate records through both manual and electronic systems ensuring documentation is current and accessible.
Route engineering plans to appropriate departments for review and participate in multidepartmental coordination.
Provide public information related to sewer and water mains storm drains easements and other infrastructure records.
Stay engaged with public works initiatives and assist in supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure improvements in the city.
For more information on this position please click hereto view the job description.What You Need to Qualify
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering architecture urban planning or related; and two 2 years of experience in permitting office field or technical support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid State drivers license is required.
Knowledgeof- Engineering permit process and application administration.
- Modern techniques and equipment used in design and approval of various public works and land development projects.
- WATCH Manual and MUTCD
- Legal guidelines for public works engineering.
- Federal state and local laws regulations and court decisions.
- Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to functional responsibilities.
- Practices of sound business communication.
- Equipment maintenance practices and methods.
Skill in- Reviewing and preparing engineering plans drawings specifications and maps.
- Processing forms applications and plans for the issuance of permits.
- Understanding interpreting explaining and applying federal state and local laws standards and regulations applicable to areas of responsibility.
- Reviewing plans and specifications in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Preparing clear concise and comprehensive correspondence reports and other written materials.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Providing customer service.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday May 4 2025 at 11:59pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday May 5 2025
1st Interview: Week of May 12 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)
2nd Interview: Week of May 19 2025 or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until May 4 2025 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.
Successful candidates shall be required to:
- Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
- Degree verification
- Pass a preemployment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam and Drug screen.
- Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.
EVerify Participation
The City of San Bernardino participates in the EVerify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about EVerify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at
Disclaimers
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a casebycase basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources at Additional information is available at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
