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engineering technician Placerville, CA

El Dorado County

Full Time Placerville, CA 107827 - 88712 USD ANNUAL Today

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Description

***This recruitment is eligible for two hiring incentives ***

The $6,000 recruitment incentive shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

The $6,000 relocation incentive (if applicable), shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited.

Incentives are subject to El Dorado County personnel rules.

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division include: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under direction, has day-to-day supervision of an assigned technical engineering support unit and performs a variety of the most complex engineering technical work in the field and in the office.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

Uses Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to complete plans and details for difficult construction projects, including performance of requisite research and development of contract document drawings and other graphic exhibits.
Develops policies and procedures for use of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) stations and trains other staff in the use of CADD software.
Supervises and directs technical engineering support staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate lead staff.
Plans, organizes, trains, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; sets priorities and follows up as required.
Participates in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval.
Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.
Coordinates and oversees construction inspection, materials testing, contract administration, quality control, and record keeping for Capital Improvement Projects, Assessment/Mello Roos District, Road Improvement Agreements, and Class I and Rural subdivisions.
Approves subcontractor and materials/equipment submittals.
Reviews water pollution control plans.
Reviews contractor compliance with safety requirements.
Has responsibility for accurate record keeping on Federal Aid projects.
Prepares periodic status reports regarding the assigned area of responsibility.
Assists in the development and control of the unit budget.
Reviews and approves the issue of a variety of permits.
Investigates complaints and permit enforcement problems.
Serves as Chairperson for committees.
Assists in the development of safety manuals for inspection and laboratory staff.
May prepare the agenda, sets meeting dates, and services as primary staff for the Traffic Advisory Committee.
Receives and processes all communications relating to accidents, safety, signing, striping, and other traffic issues.
Provides material for claims adjustment, prepares "Responses to Interrogatories", and provides testimony regarding traffic issues.
Analyzes annual accident data and selects locations for road improvements.
Reviews and processes permits for road closures.
Oversees the maintenance and updating of the traffic database.
Performs a wide variety of professional engineering studies and assignments.
Reviews plans, specifications and engineering estimates for construction related issues.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess advanced knowledge and experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and possess the ability to complete plan sets and details for a variety of civil projects. Our ideal candidate will be able to work independently and demonstrate a high attention to detail. Our ideal candidate will have experience with supervising and training technical engineering staff and establishing positive working relationships. The candidate will be committed to using his or her full skill set and technical expertise in creating contract document drawings and other graphic exhibits for internal and external customers. The candidate will understand when to apply creative solutions while applying standards and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

**Unofficial transcripts and/or proof of certification must be attached to application.

Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in an engineering discipline

OR
Possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-in-Training

AND

Three years of engineering or technical work at a level equivalent to the County's level of Senior Engineering Technician or Senior CADD Technician.

Additional work experience at a level equivalent to the County's Senior Engineering Technician or Senior CADD Technician may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license. Some positions may require regularly lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Principal Engineering Technician as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at [email protected].

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred biweekly to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Principal Engineering Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

There is currently one (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation located in Placerville, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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