ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (Construction Inspector)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (Construction Inspector)
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Transportation Department has an opportunity for an Engineering Technician II who will be assigned to the Permits division in Riverside.
The Engineering Technician II will perform field inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions project documents County standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include reviewing encroachment permit applications project plans conducting cursory traffic control reviews and making redline corrections to project plans. Field inspections may include but are not limited to grading paving form inspections and concrete placement traffic control utility installation and overall public safety
Competitive candidates will possess experience conducting field inspections including grading grade checking setting concrete forms and construction staking. Proficiency with Map My County GIS System Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications (Excel Outlook and Word) is highly desirable.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- TRANSPORTATION:
- Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with permit conditions project documents County standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Review encroachment permit applications project plans and provide cursory traffic control assessments.
- Perform Redline markups and corrections on project plans to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Inspect various stages of construction activities including grading paving formwork concrete placement traffic control setups and utility installations.
- Monitor worksites to ensure public safety and proper implementation of approved plans and standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- OPTION IExperience: Three years of sub-professional 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 full-time 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 sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.)ALL OPTIONSKnowledge 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
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License is required. To operate county vehicles when traveling to construction sites throughout the County of Riverside to meet business needs.
Physical environmentThe Engineering Technician II will perform physical work outdoors throughout the year in Riverside County and be exposed to inclement weather. Some duties will be performed on construction sites on uneven/sloped surfaces. Inspections may involve getting close to the ground and ascending to inspect work or materials at higher elevations.
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Alex Jones 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) Member-4 Form DD-214 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 C-3 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 non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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.
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