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Job Description
The Job
Start Your Career as a Survey Technician Trainee with San Bernardino County!
Begin your career with San Bernardino County as a Survey Technician Trainee* and embark on a path of growth and development in the field of land surveying. The Department of Public Works, County Surveyor's Office, is seeking motivated individuals for entry-level positions that will provide hands-on experience and training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), field surveys, office work, and right-of-way assignments.
As a Survey Technician Trainee*, incumbents will assist in various tasks, such as supporting survey crews, reviewing maps, performing measurements, and executing calculations for construction, topographic, and boundary surveys. You will also gain experience in identifying right-of-way boundaries and maintaining parcels, all while working under close supervision and guidance.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
Official Title: Engineering Technician I (Trainee)
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Training Period/Promotion: Engineering Technician Trainees may be promoted to Engineering Technician II upon meeting minimum requirements and receiving satisfactory job evaluations; Trainees must be promoted or terminated within 12 months.
Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, for which a County vehicle may be provided. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Successful completion of high school level (or higher) coursework in algebra, geometry, OR trigonometry.
Desired Qualifications
College coursework in civil engineering, construction technology, GIS, geomatics, land surveying, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Job experience demonstrating strong attention to detail, particularly in tasks requiring precision such as performing measurements, reviewing maps, or cross-referencing maps with their location on the ground, is highly valued.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure : There will be an online examination covering Engineering Technician Math Concepts . Candidates invited to test will be provided additional information about the exam once scheduled.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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