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Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$59,446.40 - $80,329.60 Annually
- Engineering
- Parks and Recreation
Health Education Coordinator - Bilingual
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$68,536.00 - $83,304.00 Annually
- Public Health
Detention Aide
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$42,848.00 - $52,083.20 Annually
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Safety
Agency Facilities Technician
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$42,120.00 - $51,188.80 Annually
- Facilities Management
Recorder Document Examiner/Indexer I
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$20.83 - $25.32 Hourly
- Records Management
Sr. Fiscal Assistant
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$47,860.80 - $58,177.60 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
Economic Development and Housing Program Manager
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$112,944.00 - $137,280.00 Annually
- Community and Economic Development
- Housing
- Project Management
Building Inspector I/II/III
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$74,401.60 - $110,448.00 Annually
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Agency Compliance Officer
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$126,422.40 - $153,670.40 Annually
- Regulatory and Licensing
Public Health Officer
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$106.65 - $129.64 Hourly
- Public Health
Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - Placerville
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$34.16 - $47.96 Hourly
- Public Health
Manager of Mental Health Programs
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$118,684.80 - $144,268.80 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Health Education Coordinator: Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor
- Placerville, California
- County of El Dorado
$68,536.00 - $83,304.00 Annually
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Public Health
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Marine Fire
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Public Health Officer
- Placerville, California
- The County of El Dorado
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Placerville, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician
- Placerville, California United States
- County of El Dorado
- Nov 04, 2026
- $59,446.40 - $80,329.60 Annually
County of El Dorado

The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts. El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
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- $59,446.40 - $80,329.60 Annually
- Nov 04, 2026
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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 Aide is the entry and first working level for technical and paraprofessional engineering office and field support work. Initially, incumbents work under relatively close supervision performing the more routine work in one or more areas of office engineering, field engineering, surveying, materials testing or permit support work. The class is flexibly staffed to the Engineering Technician level and incumbents may advance to the next higher level after demonstrating substantive knowledge and proficiency in an assigned work area and upon meeting the minimum education and experience requirements for that level.

Engineering Technician is the experienced and skilled working level for technical and paraprofessional engineering office and field support work. Incumbents can work independently in performing a wide range of work in one or more areas of office engineering, field engineering, surveying, design, inspection, materials testing or permit support work.

Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)
Performs a variety of basic technical engineering support work in the design and construction of public works, roads, bridges, drainage, capital improvements projects, and related areas.
Performs the preparation and review of plans, profiles, and other designs for a variety of public works projects form engineer's instructions and notes.
Prepares graphic displays, organization charts, and similar materials.
Prepares and maintains master files of drawings, maps, and specifications, researching and updating information as needed.
Assists with and prepares estimates and specifications.
Assists with and performs construction inspection and project administration on projects, including estimates, payroll monitoring, construction oversight, and related assignments.
Ensures compliance with applicable plans, specifications and standards.
Performs field and office work related to property and right-of-way boundaries, including the research of records and files and the preparation of property descriptions and maps.
Performs the checking of survey, parcel, and final maps for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and established survey practices.
Performs drafting and mapping assignments using manual or computer aided methods.
Participates as a member of a survey crew, performing calculations and rod, chain, and instrument work.
Performs the review, processing, and issues of encroachment, non-legal load transportation, house moving, parade, and other permits.
Performs basic traffic engineering and erosion control studies, including data analysis and preparation of road construction and improvement recommendations.
Performs the sampling and testing of construction materials and soils, both in the laboratory and in the field.
Provides information to the public, contractors, engineers, developers, and representatives of other government agencies, within the limits of knowledge and experience with the organization.
Assist with the preparations and maintenance of accurate records, correspondence, technical or narrative reports.

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

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician will be a critical thinker with a coachable attitude. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in learning and supporting experienced engineers in material sampling and analysis for various construction of public works, roads, bridges, drainage, and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate should have a foundational understanding of mathematics, as well as safe driving skills for transporting materials and samples. They will bring their expertise to support a dynamic team, assisting with all aspects of the soil testing laboratory.

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

Engineering Aide:
Education:
Classes at the college preparatory level in advanced algebra.

One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Development Technician II may be substituted for required course work.

Course work in geometry and trigonometry is desirable.

Engineering Technician:
Experience:
Three (3) years of engineering or technical support work at level equivalent to the County Engineering Aide classification.

College level course work in geometry, trigonometry and algebra may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Two years of college course work or the equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree in a pre-engineering or closely related curriculum may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be willing to work overtime and off hour shifts in emergency situations.
Some positions require lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

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, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Candidates that are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the Hiring Department on a biweekly basis until the recruitment closes.
A best qualified evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process and ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
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.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the hiring 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 Engineering Aide/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. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Engineering Division located in Placerville, CA.

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

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
50 miles from Sacramento Airport
129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Personal and bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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County of El Dorado

The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts.

El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
County of El Dorado
- Placerville, California, United States
- https://www.edcgov.us
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Economic Development and Housing Program Manager

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Public Health Officer

Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - Placerville

Manager of Mental Health Programs

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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

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Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician

Health Education Coordinator - Bilingual

Detention Aide

Agency Facilities Technician

Recorder Document Examiner/Indexer I

Sr. Fiscal Assistant

Economic Development and Housing Program Manager

Building Inspector I/II/III

Agency Compliance Officer

Public Health Officer

Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - Placerville

Manager of Mental Health Programs

Health Education Coordinator: Advanced Level Substance Use Treatment Counselor

Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives

Marine Fire

Public Health Officer

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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

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