Engineering Geologist

Engineering Geologist

San Bernardino County Land Use Services is recruiting for an Engineering Geologist to perform a range of mining and geology-related work, including inspections, investigations, and evaluations of geologic conditions, as well as the review of technical reports. This position provides professional recommendations related to mining operations and reclamation, erosion and sediment control, slope stability, geologic hazards, and geotechnical reports. Incumbents may provide lead direction or supervision to support staff.

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing geologic, geotechnical, and mining reports for land development and construction projects
• Inspecting operating and idle mines to ensure regulatory compliance
• Evaluating slope stability, erosion and sediment control, grading, drainage, and seismic hazards
• Conducting field investigations and providing recommendations to mitigate geologic risks
• Consulting with engineers, developers, and other agencies on geologic and mining-related issues

Excellent benefits. To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of Employment

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

Physical: Incumbents are required to conduct site visits, which may involve extensive walking over uneven terrain. The position may also involve exposure to various weather conditions.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology or Civil Engineering.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering, including analyzing geologic and geotechnical conditions and providing recommendations for the planning, design, and construction of engineered structures.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process