Engineering Technician I, II, III (AA-367-25E) Various

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Job Location:

Agoura, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5630 - 8929

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #AA-367-25E

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I II III

LOCATION: SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION LANDFILL ENGINEERING GROUP VARIOUS CALBASAS LANDFILL SCHOLL CANYON LANDFILL PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL PALOS VERDES LANDFILL SPADRA LANDFILL

NOTES:

The current vacancy is located at Calabasas Landfill
The list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur at the Calabasas Landfill Scholl Canyon Landfill Puente Hills Landfill Palos Verdes Landfill or Spadra Landfill.

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are seeking motivated individuals to join the Landfill Engineering Group within the Solid Waste Departments Operations and Engineering Section. Current and future opportunities are available at several landfill sites with the immediate vacancy located at theCalabasas Landfill. These positions offer a unique opportunity to support critical environmental operations by conducting field sampling gas system monitoring data analysis and technical reporting. Work is performed primarily outdoors in a dynamic setting and contributes to landfill gas control environmental compliance and operational efficiency. Depending on the level incumbents may enter the field to learn basic engineering techniques (Level I) apply technical knowledge to a variety of assignments (Level II) or take on progressively responsible tasks requiring sound judgment and independent problem-solving (Level III). The ideal candidate will have a scientific backgroundparticularly in engineering math or environmental sciencesand a strong interest in hands-on environmental fieldwork.

ABOUT CALABASAS LANDFILL:The Calabasas Landfill located at5300 Lost Hills Road Agoura CA 91301is a restricted wasteshed established on February 13 1991 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors servicing unincorporated cities of Hidden Hills Agoura Hills Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. This landfill also serves a portion of the City of Los Angeles and other unincorporated areas in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura County which can be viewed here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform a variety of hands-on field and office tasks that support environmental operational monitoring and compliance programs including assignments related to landfill operations landfill gas or hazardous waste checking wastewater systems industrial waste monitoring health and safety activities technical services or other related assignments.

JOB SUMMARY: The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list please see thejob description.

Under the direction of a Supervising Engineering Technician or higher classification the incumbent will:

Conduct a variety of field sampling testing data gathering data recording calculations or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications
Collect compile calculate and present data
Operate equipment by using protocol of instrumentation used in data or sample collection
Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment based on established protocol
Perform tests to ensure the working order of gas recovery systems
Troubleshoot problems identified from irregular data or equipment failures
Prepare reports and evaluate data

WORK CONDITION:This position involves primarily outdoor work in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.

This position may be filled at any level:

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive work which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology processes and equipment of para-professional engineering. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult para-professional engineering work requiring the application of general technical knowledge.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IIIis the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and functional direction to one or more technicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess all of the following:

A valid California Class B or C drivers license depending on the type of Districts vehicle driven in the specific assignment
NOTE: Engineering Technician positions assigned to the Landfill Engineering group require only a Class C drivers license to qualify

For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:

Any combination of college or work experience in environmental science physics engineering biology which provides the knowledge and abilities listed

For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:

One (1) year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major

For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:

One (1) year of experience at or above Engineering Technician II

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelors degree in math engineering or scientific field
Experience with gas system or water quality monitoring

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

For ALL LEVELS the competitive selection process may cover:

Knowledge of:

Basic chemistry of industrial waste hazardous waste methane gas water treatment flow monitoring or corrosion control
Methods of preparing and interpreting maps charts graphs and technical reports
Engineering and scientific nomenclature
Sampling procedures and measurement techniques for liquids and gases
Terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and control and material recovery operations
Math calculations
Applicable safety practices and procedures
Hazardous waste materials
Methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports
Sample preservation techniques

Ability to:

Test samples and collect data
Locate monitoring stations
Perform sampling and installation procedures
Evaluate data
Use computer software applications
Perform math calculations
Work in confined spaces
Monitor equipment gas meter and wells
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Prepare routine correspondence and data reports

NOTE:
This position may require the incumbent to be able to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SELECTION PROCESS:

All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30% and an interview weighted at 70%.
Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday January 6 2026.
The interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 12 2026.

Please apply online at within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add to your contact list.

NOTES:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a reference check background check DMV report and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Antonio Archuleta at .

As an equal opportunity employer the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

Required Experience:

JOB POSTINGNOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY POSTING #AA-367-25EENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I II IIILOCATION: SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION LANDFILL ENGINEERING GROUP VARIOUS CALBASAS LANDFILL SCHOLL CANYON LANDFILL PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL PALOS VERDES LANDFILL SPADRA LANDFILLNOTES:The ...