Description
***This recruitment is eligible for two hiring incentives *** The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives*
- Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
- Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
*Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the
County of El Dorado Personnel Rules . Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO T he 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 The Sr. Engineering Technician has an opportunity to perform complex technical engineering support work both in the field and in the office.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: - Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare plans and details for a variety of civil projects, including road, bridge, drainage, and utility improvements.
- Develop, propose, and implement solutions to engineering, drainage, traffic, safety, and environmental/erosion problems, including completion of drawings, and coordination with other government agencies.
- Collect field data for topographic mapping, right-of-way information, boundary control, and horizontal and vertical control networks and performs office reduction of field data, preparing requisite maps and documents
- Perform construction contract administration on the most complex projects, including preparing Contract Change Orders, auditing of contractor claims, computing appropriate compensation, labor compliance and negotiating agreement with contractors.
- Perform construction inspection and review change orders.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and carry out Encroachment Permit functions and activities, including resolving of citizens complaints and inquiries.
- Coordinate and perform materials sampling and testing for construction inspection, including the training of laboratory and inspection personnel.
- Compile, compose, and produce Engineering and Traffic surveys, including gathering of field data, researching of records, and presentation of recommendations and solutions to concerned parties and investigation of citizen complaints. Has responsibility for traffic records, database, and map information.
- Identify necessary property acquisitions including researching information regarding the preparation of grants of easement, easement acquisition agreements, certificates of acceptance, quit claim deeds, subordination agreements, and right-of-way abandonment resolutions.
- Administer agreements between County and private development.
- Prepare specialized erosion control project site improvements/acquisitions grants and supporting documents.
- Represent the County at mandatory pre-bid, pre-construction, and informal field meetings.
- Review and comments on Environmental Impact Reports and other development proposals.
- Make a variety of complex engineering and mathematical computations.
- Use a computer and electronic calculator to solve a variety of engineering related problems.
- Prepare and maintains accurate records, correspondence, technical or narrative reports.
- Coordinate California Conservation Corps (CCC) projects including preparation of designs and specifications, ordering of materials, and supervising and training crewmembers.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description
here .
Our ideal candidate will have considerable 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, including experience with 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:
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.
Four years of engineering or technical support work at a level equivalent to the County's Engineering Technician.
Equivalent to completion of two years of college, possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree in a pre-engineering or closely related curriculum, or possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-In-Training may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Completion of college-level courses in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry is highly desirable.
NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.
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.
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here to view the minimum qualifications for Sr. 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
jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening
, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Best Qualified Evaluation: A best qualified evaluation will 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.The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
For more information on the recruitment process,
click here. 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 Sr. 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.
If you are interested in the position of Sr. Engineering Technician within any County department, please submit your application.
- One (1) full time vacancy in the Transportation, Engineering Department 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.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism, 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 International 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.
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CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!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)
- 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
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.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
