Engineering Technician

Definition

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Currently there is one full-time Engineering Technician vacancy in the Transportation Division. This position will assist engineering staff with neighborhood transportation work orders, traffic signal support, data collection, and transportation duties as assigned.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:
1. Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of August 12 , 2024 . In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to the online application. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.
2. Virtual Interview: Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview tentatively scheduled for August 29 , 2024 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

SCHEDULE:
This position may work a 9/80 schedule.

CAREER PATH:
The career path for this position includes: Engineering Technician and Senior Engineering Technician.

RETIREMENT:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please view the online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please view the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing hand and computer aided drafting and technical engineering work.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade plus two years of specialized training in drafting, surveying or a related field is desirable.

License/Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note:Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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