Engineering Technician II
Engineering Technician II
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency Surveyor Division is seeking a skilled and detailoriented Engineering Technician II to support the Geodetic Unit in Riverside.This fulltime inoffice position involves a variety of technical tasks related to measurement mapping and data management with the potential for rotational fieldwork in the future. The incumbent will use a range of geodetic and engineering instruments to take precise measurements and will assist in maintaining detailed records and files related to real estate and transportation data.In this role the Engineering Technician II will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation supporting the upkeep of recording materials interpreting engineering plans and legal property descriptions and collaborating with engineers surveyors and technical staff to ensure project goals are met.
Proficiency with mapping tools and familiarity with geodetic instruments are preferred. Those with relevant experience as outlined above are encouraged to apply.Advancement to the next level in the Engineering Technician series is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.Meet the Team!The County of Riversides Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for multiple county departments as well as a few distinct TLMA Agency Divisions / departments. The departments include: the Transportation Planning Building and Safety and Code Enforcement Departments the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) the Aviation Division and TLMA Agency Administration. The portfolios departments are focused on infrastructure facilities and critical services which are essential to the quality of life safety wellbeing and public health of Riverside County residents.
Transportation
The Transportation Department is responsible for planning designing funding building operating and maintaining all roads bridges and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform moderately difficult subprofessional field and office surveying work.Set up and maintain filing and indexing systems for road record documents survey records maps transportation data and other engineering record materials.Inspect the construction of less complex public works projects and subdivision tracts to assure compliance with plans and specifications.Field Duties: Act as instrument technician on a survey crew; operate electronic measuring equipment including total stations levels and GPS equipment as well as transit and level in making crosssection profile topographic elevation Photogrammetric location and construction layout surveys.Make computations and record readings; check and prepare field notes; may act as Party Chief on a short term relief basis.Office Duties: Draft topographic geometric alignment crosssectional and profile drawings and maps using manual or computer aided techniques.Conduct title and property owner research; prepare legal descriptions and various legal documents relating to real property; calculate bearings distances areas and perform other calculations.Prepare drawings and sketch tracings from survey notes and other records; prepare detailed and precise maps including right of way maps.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- OPTION IExperience: 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 IIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering.OPTION IIIExperience: 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.)ALL OPTIONSLicense: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.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 position requires independent physical mobility and the ability to lift and transport survey instruments and toolssuch as GPS units Total Stations Levels tripods measuring wheels and survey stakesweighing up to 50 pounds.
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Whats NextThis recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TLMA may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
General InformationIf you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Alyssa Wallace atIf you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or tollfree.
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 .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or tollfree.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
