Engineering Specialist

Engineering SpecialistThe Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Engineering Specialist with the Facilities Services office. The Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing technical facility and construction engineering support activities, such as construction inspections, engineering plan reviews, and fire and life safety compliance. Engineering Specialists ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations, provide technical direction in assigned area of expertise, and serve as a point of contact for both internal clients and external regulatory agencies.The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.Responsibilities:Support plan review and inspection program.BOU process and procedure implementation.Support Plan Review activities.Assist in inspection of construction projects and materials for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards.Support permit process.Qualifications:Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a directly related field that would provide the knowledge and skills necessary for technical facility and construction engineering. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Licensing and Certifications: Valid driver's license.Desired Qualification:Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, SharePoint, OneDrive.Experience in writing complex reports.Experience in data analysis.Experience in web based platforms, similar to CAFM.Other Information:Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.How To Apply:This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on October 15, 2026.Pay and Benefits:$6,909 - $ 9,673 per monthPlease note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.Some highlights of our benefits package include:Health/Dental/Vision benefits program14 paid holidays per calendar yearChoice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave1 personal holiday per yearUp to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costsCalPERS Retirement Plan401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plansEmployee Assistance ProgramBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceFlexElect ProgramPretax ParkingLong Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityEqual Employment Opportunity:The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Supplemental Questions:What interests you about this job and why do you believe it is a good fit?Do you have a current valid driver's license?