Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Engineering Technician
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician in Riverside supporting the Project Development team. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.The Senior Engineering Technician (SET) will perform complex subprofessional civil engineering or land surveying work of a technically specialized nature in connection with planning grading and drainage design computer graphics traffic materials testing environmental monitoring hydrology surveying permits or construction inspection activities; perform other duties as required. Additionally the SET will research coordinate takeoffs and estimating and the drafting required to advertise Plans Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) packages.Experience using Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications APWA Greenbook Standards American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards AASHTO Guidelines is highly desired. Competitive candidates will also possess experience using Bentley MicroStation V8i and Bluebeam.Experience in the design review and/or construction of Public Works projects preferred.Advancement to the Principal Engineering Technician level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.Meet the Team!
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Draft plans profiles crosssections projections and details and alignments for road construction flood control and waste management projects; illustrate complex data in precise drawings using manual or computer aided design and drafting techniques.Design channels roadways and appurtenant structures within established limits standards and procedures.Participate in the planning design and construction of solid waste landfill expansion closure and operations projects.Review or prepare maps plans construction schedules cost and quantity estimates records of survey and other documents; check engineering computations and specifications for accuracy legality and conformity to standards.Make land use and traffic projection studies and supervise others in the collection and analysis of data.Participate in and supervise others in the preparation of computer aided graphics and maps including GIS and MicroStation/AutoCad software; participate in the development of plans and specifications for public works projects.Check and process encroachment permit applications and issue permits.Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions project documents County standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate the construction installation maintenance and operation of climatic and hydraulic measuring devices and instrument shelters.Direct the measurement and sampling of wells and streams for water quality.Direct the operation and maintenance of flood warning radio telemetry stations.Analyze rainfall records for intensity duration and timeperiod isohyetals and construct groundwater contour maps.Maintain rain recording gauges; prepare and review various reports and correspondence pertaining to hydrologic and climatologic matters.Maintain accurate records on all data collected.Provide public and private agencies with basic climatological and hydrological data.
Inspect construction of storm drains pipelines levees channels bridges and other steel and concrete structures; inspect paving of various types; inspect concrete and bituminous materials at batching plants; inspect the installation of geosynthetic liner systems at solid waste landfill sites; create and file daily construction reports and associated documentation.Inspect the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices trench excavations and shoring/bracing projects and other construction site practices and appurtenances for compliance with safety laws and safe practices.Inspect installation of concrete forms and placing and finishing of concrete; check structures adjacent to excavations for settlement or lateral movement of earth.Collect materials samples for testing and keep material and inspection records.May serve as assistant resident inspector on large construction projects or may act as resident inspector for small projects.Use and supervise the use and operation of various testing devices.Specify concrete mixes and aggregate gradings and confer with contractors and builders to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications.Prepare soil survey reports for project planning and design purposes.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- OPTION I
Experience: Four years of subprofessional civil engineering experience at least one year of which must have been at a level equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II. (College courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying soils erosion soils testing blueprint reading mathematics computer graphics or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the nonspecialized experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required fulltime experience.)OPTION II
Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering or civil engineering.Experience: One year of subprofessional engineering experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II.OPTION III
Certification: Valid Certificate of Registration as an EngineerinTraining or Land SurveyorinTraining issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.Experience: Two years of subprofessional engineering experience.ALL OPTIONS:
Knowledge of: Engineering principles practices mathematics and construction materials and methods; manual and automated drafting techniques; use of hydrologic devices; boundary control and legal principles of land surveying; construction photogrammetric and land surveying procedures practices and equipment.Ability to: Make difficult mathematical computations; read interpret prepare or check detailed records of surveys maps and engineering plans; test and inspect construction work and test construction materials; perform survey field work; coordinate computer aided mapping activities; complete difficult technical assignments without immediate supervision; analyze complex data and prepare effective reports and recommendations; supervise the work of subordinates; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.License:Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all candidates.
For specific questions regarding this position contact Ebelyn Skinner at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
