Engineering Technician I/II
Engineering Technician I/II
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The County of Riversides Transportation Department is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Engineering Technician I/II to support the Survey Division within the Land Records Research section located in downtown Riverside County Administration Center (CAC)
This is an excellent entrylevel opportunity for candidates eager to develop comprehensive knowledge in land surveying. The position starts with public counter service assisting with land records Certificates of Compliance and coordination with internal departmentsall in a fastpaced customerfocused environment.
As part of a rotational development path successful candidates will transition to field survey crews gaining handson experience in both office and field operations.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Technician I
- Provide public counter support and customer service
- Assist with land records research
- Draft survey field notes and perform basic construction surveying
- Learn and apply standard survey methods and procedures
Key Responsibilities Engineering Technician II
- Perform intermediate to advanced field surveying: boundary topographic design GPS geodetic and construction surveys
- Operate survey equipment (GPS Total Station Level)
- Reduce and analyze field data edit CADD files
- Conduct rightofway and photogrammetric surveys
- Prepare cut sheets for construction staking
- Create exhibits and perform land records research for capital projects
Required Qualifications
Previous field or office experience in land surveying (e.g. assisting with land records research working onsite taking measurements using surveying tools or operating GPS systems).
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with land survey records
- Ability to create survey exhibits
- Experience with Bentley MicroStation InRoads ArcGIS Esri products and Excel
Competitive Candidates Will Possess:
- Field experience in construction or land surveying
- Strong data entry skills
- A mechanically inclined background
This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in surveying with the potential for growth and advancement.
The Engineering Technician I / II are part of the Engineering Technician Series. The Engineering Technician I is a natural progression underfill for Engineering Technician I. Incumbents are eligible to promote to next level in the series without a competitive recruitment upon successful completion of their probationary period a satisfactory performance evaluation acquisition of the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to progress and meeting any additional qualification requirements. This noncompetitive growth promotion occurs at the departments initiation.
The level at which the position(s) will be filled is at the departments discretion and based on candidate qualifications.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Engineering Technician Level I:
Act as rear chain or rod worker on a field survey crew including using tapes and chains in make horizontal and vertical measurements make simple survey notes set monuments clear brush and stock trucks.
Make traffic counts census surveys and sign inspections including collecting and recording data and making diagrams of intersections and accident scenes; collect materials samples and make and keep notes and records of routine laboratory tests such as relative compaction sand equivalent specific gravity grading analysis and environmental analysis.
Set up and maintain hydrologic metering and recording equipment and collect groundwater samples for chemical analysis; make simple tracings diagrams and drawings.
Learn to tabulate and plot field survey data and to read interpret and prepare contour and land maps; index and file records.
Provide routine information to the public.
SURVEYING: Performs under close supervision intermediate difficult subprofessional field and office surveying work
Field Duties: Work as head chain and rod worker on a survey crew; measure and record distances and elevations; perform level total station and GPS survey work; set stakes and monuments.
Serve as instrument technician on a trainee or relief basis; clean and care for instruments and tools; check survey truck to ensure it is fully stocked and equipment is in order; prepare simple field notes.
Office Duties: Assist in conducting title and property ownership research; learn to prepare less complex legal descriptions and documents following established procedures.
Search for data from survey notes recorded maps records of surveys filed deeds and property descriptions; draw plans profiles and cross sections of streets or other improvements from surveyors field book or other specific sources.
Plot tract and parcel maps; review research and process street name requests; assist in the preparation of final designs or drawings.Engineering Technician Level II
SURVEYING: Performs moderately difficult subprofessional field and office surveying work.
Sets up and maintains filing and indexing systems for road record documents survey records maps accident records transportation data and other engineering record materials.
Inspects the construction of less complex public works projects and subdivision tracts to assure compliance with plans specifications county standards and regulatory requirements. Files daily construction reports and associated documentation.
Field Work: Acts as instrument technician on a survey crew; operates electronic measuring equipment as well as transit and level in making crosssection profile topographic elevation Photogrammetric location and construction layout surveys.
Makes computations and records readings; checks and prepares field notes; may act as Party Chief on a short term relief basis. Office Work: Drafts topographic geometric alignment crosssectional and profile drawings and maps using manual or computer aided techniques.
Conducts title and property owner research; prepares legal descriptions and various legal documents relating to real property; calculates bearings distances areas and performs other calculations.
Prepares drawings and sketches tracings from survey notes and other records; prepares detailed and precise maps including right of way maps.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering Technician Level I($53602.96 $84195.70 Annually)
OPTION I
Experience: Two years of subprofessional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level 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 the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required fulltime experience.)
OPTION II
Certificate: Valid Certificate of Registration as an EngineerinTraining or SurveyorinTraining issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of subprofessional engineering experience.
Work Experience:Previous field or office experience in land surveying (e.g. assisting with land records research working onsite taking measurements using surveying tools or operating GPS systems).
Engineering Technician Level II($66698.27 $93598.61 Annually)
OPTION I
Experience: Three years of subprofessional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level 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 required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required fulltime experience.)
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering.
OPTION III
Experience:Three years of subprofessional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an EngineerinTraining or SurveyorinTraining issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required subprofessional engineering experience.)
TO ALL POSITIONS:
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required at the time of application as the incumbent will be expected to drive a County vehicle to various work locations.
Physical Requirements: The Engineering Technician I/II will perform duties both in the office and in the field. Office work includes handling largeformat survey maps blueprints and rims of paper. Fieldwork involves outdoor surveying in various environments and weather conditions including exposure to heat cold wind and uneven terrain. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Some of these functions require the ability to stand for long periods of time lift/carry heavy objects push pull reach etc.For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safetysensitive applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drugscreening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.Employees in safetysensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random reasonable suspicion/cause returntoduty and postaccident.Employees in safetysensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random reasonable suspicion/cause returntoduty and postaccident.Knowledge of:Mathematics including algebra geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection.
Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions engineering drawings survey notes and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs plans estimates reports and specifications; collect and analyze traffic transportation hydrologic and other data and prepare reports interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system for computer aided mapping; perform survey field work inspect public works projects and subdivision tracts; maintain effective relations with others.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- This recruitment is open to all applicants.For specific questions regarding this position contact the Silvia Trammell 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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
