Engineering Technician V (Public Works)

Overview The Department of Public Works is recruiting for qualified Engineering Technicians V to perform the most difficult and complex technical engineering tasks and responsibilities within a specific area of concentration. This position may supervise or assist in supervising lower level Engineering Technicians with preparing landfill plans and maps; preparing complex right of way maps, cross sections, and contour maps and/or exhibits for a variety of projects, and prepares preliminary plans and complex construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD. The Engineering Technician V also prepares final plans, profiles, and cross sections of transportation and flood control facilities; designs minor structures or facilities using accepted state or county standard plans; calculates vertical and horizontal alignments, hydrologic and hydraulic equations, earthwork and material quantities; prepares construction cost estimate; conducts field investigations; prepares exhibits and As-Builts; under general supervision of a professional engineer, makes design modifications of standards to meet local conditions and serves as project engineer on minor projects; assists professional engineers in identifying practical problems; writes and reviews special provisions for contract specifications; assists in conducting research for customer service requests. Assists with draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Quality Management Plan. May conduct utility coordination and research including potholing coordination. Coordinates work with internal and external parties. May assist in the contract procurement process. Qualifications and Requirements Education: 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. College transcripts or list of completed college coursework must be included with your application if a degree has not been conferred. See Note below. Experience: Five (5) years of full-time technical civil engineering work experience which includes the application of civil engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work. Substitutions: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above, OR successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting association. Degrees from outside the U.S. may require an evaluation report showing equivalency for advancement in the selection process. Ideal candidate: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field, and experience working with government agencies. Important Conditions and Travel Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment. Travel throughout the County is required; a County vehicle may be provided. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained during employment. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Application Procedure 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. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided. Include detailed descriptions of 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-mail frequently and update account information to ensure receipt of notices. Benefits Excellent benefits: Review job-specific benefits via provided links. EEO/ADA Statement San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer. ADA accommodations are available during the testing process upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr