Engineering Technician I

Civil Engineering Position

SALARY: $34.87 - $42.38 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 10/1/26

CLOSING DATE: 10/15/26 at 1 PM Pacific Time

THE POSITION: Under general supervision, performs entrance-level professional civil engineering work in connection with surveying, designing, construction, and maintenance of Public Works projects and surface water and groundwater projects. Performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties:

• Prepares property descriptions and drafts plats for annexations, public way openings and closing
• Prepares descriptions both written and graphic for property to be deeded to the City
• Drafts plans for public improvement districts
• Prepares estimates
• Calculates individual assessments
• Performs research work in checking and verifying names establishing ownerships, assessed valuation and similar projects
• Develops original base maps from recorded tract maps and field survey notes, data, and field survey information

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent, AND
• Four (4) years of experience performing sub-professional engineering or field survey work in a civil engineering environment including two (2) years of computer aided drafting experience, OR
• Two (2) years of college in an Engineering related field AND
• Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Aide II or Computer Drafting Technician
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field may be substituted for the required experience
• Valid California Class "C" driver's license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): October 27, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Benefits

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.