Engineering Technician II

The Position The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions.
Under general supervision, performs moderately complex technical and para-professional engineering duties; coordinates the allocation of resources to projects; performs a variety of technical work involving the design, construction, maintenance and management of projects.
Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.
Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español.
Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Oversee and/or prepare construction plans for small scale public works projects.
Compute land, earth work, and other quantities for assigned construction projects.
Perform moderately complex resident engineering and/or technical and paraprofessional design and survey work in a training capacity.
Review, analyze and prepare progress reports and activity reports.
Analyze and evaluate technical reports, statistics and data relating to maintenance and/or management programs.
Perform field and office work related to property or right-of-way boundaries such as preparing property descriptions and maps and researching records.
Perform routine checks of survey, parcel, and final maps for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and established survey practices.
Participate in computer preparation of work programs and budgets for design, construction and maintenance activities.
Review engineering designs and plans as needed.
Perform resident engineering work including research, cost estimating, payroll monitoring, construction supervision and other duties on small scale projects.
Inspect and evaluate various phases of construction in progress, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
Coordinate the scheduling, reporting and analysis of maintenance and/or management activities through computer calculations.
Maintain appropriate records and reports pertaining to personnel workload and scheduling of activities.
Coordinate and oversee the collection of field data and preparation of maps, cross-sections, and other survey data.
Prepare contract specifications and construction guidelines.
Monitor and maintain correspondence with private contractors and sub-contractors on County projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; and, one (1) year of full-time experience as an Engineering Technician I with Mendocino County, or one (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience equivalent to Engineering Technician I; or, an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Driver's License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Principles and practices of mathematics through trigonometry.
Basic surveying terms and practices.
All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Basic principles and practices of civil engineering.
Basic construction terms and practices.
Basic principles of drafting and plan layout.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) software including Auto Desk software for performing drafting.
Skill in: Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Mental and Physical Abilities: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Read and interpret blueprints and project plans.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and speak and hear.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Selection Procedure & Other Important Information Important Application Information: It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
You must complete all sections of the application.
A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.
Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address.
Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative.
Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan.
Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards.
Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form.
The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above.
A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.
Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.
234.
6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known.
You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job.
To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website.
Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer