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Engineering Technician I/II (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Engineering Technician I/II in the Public Works Department. This position performs responsible sub-professional office and field work in support of County engineering activities including surveying, drafting, traffic data collection, public works inspection, permit issuance, and map review. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the less skilled work while learning County and departmental procedures and becoming familiar with a variety of sub-professional engineering/surveying technical support work. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Engineering Technician II; incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications for the higher level. 

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of engineering or surveying mathematics through trigonometry; principles and practices of engineering drafting. Skill in making accurate engineering or surveying calculations; reading and interpreting a variety of plans, specifications, maps, descriptions and other technical documents. Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work, developing specific goals and plans to accomplish your work in a timely manner as established by regulations and local policy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

 Level I Minimum: At least one year of related college level course work (30 semester units) with a minimum of math through trigonometry and two years of progressively related experience in engineering, drafting, construction, surveying, CAD and/or GIS.

Level I Preferred: In addition to the minimum requirements, a total of two years (60 semester units) of related college level course work and two additional years of progressively related experience in engineering, drafting, construction, surveying, CAD and/or GIS.

Level II Minimum: Two years of related college level course work (60 semester units) with a minimum of math through trigonometry and three years of progressively related experience in engineering, drafting, construction, surveying CAD/GIS with at least one year of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Engineering Technician I.

Level II Preferred: In addition to the minimum, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an appropriate engineering discipline or related field and additional years of progressively related experience with at least one year of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Engineering Tech I.

Candidates with strong experience who lack the education are encouraged to apply.

Special Requirements:  

Final Filing Deadline: Monday, March 26, 2018 at 5:00 P.M

Salary Range:

Level I $3,696-$4,066 Monthly + Benefits

Level II: $4,160-$4,576 Monthly + Benefits

To Apply:

ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps at: https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county/job-17989441

OR

HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a fillable Microsoft Word format or PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

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