Engineering Technician

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is not your average public agency employer. We have evolved from the antiquated civil service government employment of the past. Our driving staff force known as Team RC embodies a culture of to be on the cutting edge of diversity inclusion and technology.

WhenyoujoinTeamRCwhetheryourefront-and-centerorbehind-the-scenesyoucanrestassuredthatyour work makes an impact in the community you serve. Our enthusiasm for public service and our commitment to continuous learning helps Team RC focus on what really and people.

From its earliest days the City of Rancho Cucamonga was dubbed the City with a Plan and over the past forty years we have been creating a World Class Community. So what does this have to do with engineering Everything! Engineering is more than simply building and maintaining roads its about providing the built environment that is the context for the people and the places of our lives. As we move into our fifth decade as a City we are continuing to build a World Class Community for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. One that takes the best parts of our past and continues growing and reimagining itself for the future. We are excited to have the opportunity to play a big part in what is coming next for our community. Whether it is through high quality design and construction of the built environment or by providing reliable utility services to residents and businesses.

THE POSITION

Reporting to a Principal Civil Engineer the Engineering Technician will be part of a team consisting of a total of one (1) Associate Engineer three (3) Assistant Engineers and two (2) Engineering Technicians (a total of 7 staff members). The Engineering Technician acts as the first line of customer interaction and helps the Division facilitate permit issuance conduct research and perform basic plan checks among other entry level engineering tasks.

This section is primarily responsible for the review and facilitation of development projects through the Engineering portion of the entitlement process including the establishment of conditions of approval. Staff is also responsible for engineering plan check related to private development projects such as single-family home projects commercial and industrial development projects including but not limited to grading WQMP storm drain systems and street addition the Section is also in charge of issuing permits for work occurring in the public right-of-way.

• Performing technical reviews of public improvements for minor development projects to ensure compliance with City imposed development conditions.
• Reviewing site plans for encroachment permit applications and issuing permits in compliance with City standards and procedures.
• Researching for records right-of-way and easement documents and providing assistance on a wide variety of engineering data tasks.
• Responding to inquiries and providing technical assistance to developers engineers contractors and the public.
• Coordinating office and field engineering tasks with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Updating improvement plan information onto GIS.
• May perform other duties as required to support the departmental objectives and operational needs.

• You are excited to be a part of a World Class All America City.
• You share in our values of Knowing Why! Being the Best! Collaborating Earnestly! and Leaving an Inheritance!
• You are a methodical and detailed and want to make a distinct contribution to the community you serve.
• You are eager to learn about Land Development and hone your technical skills.
• You enjoy working with the public to help them understand why we do what we do even through sometimes difficult interactions.
• You are hungry humble and smart.
• You are a team-player with a forward-thinking approach to land development facilitation and a desire to help the public understand the why behind our process while providing great customer service.

Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from high school and completion of two years of college level courses in engineering land use mathematics design drafting and/or surveying or inspection of public work facilities and projects or two years of increasingly responsible experience in sub-professional engineering work or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic mathematics including algebra geometry and trigonometry; methods and materials used in the construction of public works facilities; policies and regulations governing the construction and maintenance of public works systems and facilities; basic civil engineering principles and practices including reading engineering plans preparing quantity takeoffs and producing cost estimates. Ability to perform technical research on engineering matters; communicate effectively orally and in writing; perform complex engineering calculations; prepare plans and estimates of routine public works and utility projects; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

Special Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at .This position will close on Wednesday October 29 2025 at 5:00pmor until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process who successfully pass the examination process will be place on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer. The City may conclude that none of the candidates even those who meet the minimum qualifications are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established and
• Provide proof of a valid California drivers license and be insurable; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam