Engineering Assistant I Flex

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.

SanBernardino 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 City of San Bernardino is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Engineering Assistant I (Flex) to join our Public Works Department. This fulltime entrylevel position provides crucial support in the areas of land development capital improvement design and traffic engineering. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing engineering plans reviewing designs conducting field inspections and supporting the overall engineering processes that shape the Citys infrastructure. As an Engineering Assistant I (Flex) you will gain handson experience in technical and administrative tasks work alongside professional engineers and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the growth and development of San Bernardino. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build a solid foundation in engineering and grow their career in public works.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Technical Skills:Possesses a strong understanding of civil and traffic engineering terminology design principles and technical drafting practices with proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering software.

• Communication Skills:Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing able to present technical information in a clear and accessible manner to City leadership developers contractors and the public.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when reviewing engineering plans conducting field inspections and preparing reports.

• ProblemSolving Abilities: Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to assess engineering issues identify solutions and improve infrastructure projects.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works well in a team environment engaging with professional engineers contractors and other stakeholders to achieve project goals efficiently.

A Day in the Life Consists of:
As an Engineering Assistant I (Flex) with the City of San Bernardino your day will be centered around supporting engineers and technical staff in the design review and implementation of engineering projects. Youll be involved in both office and fieldwork helping ensure that public works projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your day may include:

• Assisting engineers with the preparation design and review of plans for public improvements and private developments.

• Conducting site visits to ensure that engineering conditions are met and documenting findings.

• Reviewing plans designs and cost estimates to ensure conformance with engineering standards and city regulations.

• Using AutoCAD and drafting equipment to prepare engineering drawings and documents.

• Reviewing traffic and land development engineering plans to check for accuracy and adherence to specifications.

• Preparing reports interpreting engineering data and providing recommendations for improvements.

• Supporting public works and capital improvement projects by coordinating with contractors utility companies and other agencies.

• Assisting with field inspections and helping with the issuance of construction and grading permits.

• Participating in team meetings and project updates to track progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma G.E.D.; AND at least two 2 years of collegelevel coursework in engineering architectural design mathematics or related field and one 1 year of experience working as a subprofessional engineering technician or as an Engineering Assistant I(FLEX) for the City; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

An Engineering Assistant I may be considered for advancement to Engineering Assistant II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the more experienced class. Typically an Engineering Assistant I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a twoyear period depending on an individuals education prior experience and progression in performing a full range of Engineering Assistant II duties as described in the established performance criteria. An Engineering Assistant I may also be advanced to Engineering Assistant II after obtaining a valid EngineerinTraining (EIT) certificate.

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until May 11 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 .