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Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 24381401
Department: Public Works, Dept of, Road
Division: Engineering Services-Rf
Opening Date: 02/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego - Department of Public Works Presents:
Excellent Entry Level Career Opportunity
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
Interviews will take place the week of March 11, 2024. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of March 18, 2024.
FUTURE SALARY INCREASE:
July 2024 - 3.0% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + .25% Market Increase)
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided. ***
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for Engineering Technician I. Employees in this first working level job class perform technical and engineering work required for the enforcement, investigation, inspection, design, construction, and maintenance of engineering projects and records in field, laboratory, or office setting.
Click to view the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, working conditions, etc.
The Department of Public Works has immediate openings for Engineering Technician I in the Materials Testing Laboratory. To learn more about DPW, please click
Hiring Timeline & Dates
Minimum Qualifications
NOTE: Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering is considered equivalent to one (1) year of work experience.
If applicants wish to use the college education requirement (#2 OR #3) to qualify, then they must submit a copy of an official or unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S college or university, or a copy of a certified foreign studies equivalency at the time of application. These documents can be attached to the application during Step 1. Examples of such documents include: diplomas; official transcripts; unofficial transcripts; letter of verification; or certified foreign studies equivalency if college education was obtained outside of the U.S.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
EvaluationQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?
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Do you have two (2) years paraprofessional engineering or surveying experience performing one or more of the following: materials testing; field surveying; data collection and analysis; drafting and statistical computations for design and public works projects; subdivision and parcel map checking and/or real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research?
03
Do you have two (2) years of college level course work in engineering or surveying? If Yes, please be sure that you attach your college diploma or transcripts during Step 1 of the online application process.
04
Do you have any combination of education and experience described above, which equals two (2) years?
05
If you checked 'YES' in Questions #2, #3, or #4, please ensure you reference your experience in the 'Work Experience' section of the application before submitting your application.
If you checked 'None of the Above' in the above question, please indicate "N/A".
06
Please check the box or boxes below that accurately describes your background, in terms of college education or work experience.
07
Please select the experience area(s) that accurately describes your background.
Note:Please ensure you reference your experience in the 'Work Experience' section of the application before submitting.
08
Please select the experience area(s) that accurately describes your background.
Note:Please ensure you reference your experience in the 'Work Experience' section of the application before submitting.
09
Your response(s) to this question are for informational purposes. Do you possess any of the following?
If yes, please attach a copy to your application.
10
Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position?
Note: Effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.
11
If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.
12
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
13
If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
Required Question
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 24381401
Department: Public Works, Dept of, Road
Division: Engineering Services-Rf
Opening Date: 02/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego - Department of Public Works Presents:
Excellent Entry Level Career Opportunity
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
Interviews will take place the week of March 11, 2024. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of March 18, 2024.
FUTURE SALARY INCREASE:
July 2024 - 3.0% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + .25% Market Increase)
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided. ***
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for Engineering Technician I. Employees in this first working level job class perform technical and engineering work required for the enforcement, investigation, inspection, design, construction, and maintenance of engineering projects and records in field, laboratory, or office setting.
Click to view the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, working conditions, etc.
The Department of Public Works has immediate openings for Engineering Technician I in the Materials Testing Laboratory. To learn more about DPW, please click
Hiring Timeline & Dates
- Job Offer and Background Process begins in March 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years paraprofessional engineering or surveying experience performing one or more of the following: materials testing; field surveying; data collection and analysis; drafting and statistical computations for design and public works projects; subdivision and parcel map checking and/or real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research; OR,
- Two (2) years of college level course work in engineering or surveying; OR,
- Any combination of education and experience described above, which equals two (2) years.
NOTE: Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering is considered equivalent to one (1) year of work experience.
If applicants wish to use the college education requirement (#2 OR #3) to qualify, then they must submit a copy of an official or unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S college or university, or a copy of a certified foreign studies equivalency at the time of application. These documents can be attached to the application during Step 1. Examples of such documents include: diplomas; official transcripts; unofficial transcripts; letter of verification; or certified foreign studies equivalency if college education was obtained outside of the U.S.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
EvaluationQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
01
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have two (2) years paraprofessional engineering or surveying experience performing one or more of the following: materials testing; field surveying; data collection and analysis; drafting and statistical computations for design and public works projects; subdivision and parcel map checking and/or real property engineering involving legal descriptions, drafting and research?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have two (2) years of college level course work in engineering or surveying? If Yes, please be sure that you attach your college diploma or transcripts during Step 1 of the online application process.
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have any combination of education and experience described above, which equals two (2) years?
- Yes
- No
05
If you checked 'YES' in Questions #2, #3, or #4, please ensure you reference your experience in the 'Work Experience' section of the application before submitting your application.
If you checked 'None of the Above' in the above question, please indicate "N/A".
- Yes
- No
- N/A
06
Please check the box or boxes below that accurately describes your background, in terms of college education or work experience.
- I have experience working in an outdoor field setting that was obtained via completion of college coursework and/or from an employer.
- I have experience working in a laboratory setting that was obtained via completion of college coursework and/or from an employer.
- None of the above.
07
Please select the experience area(s) that accurately describes your background.
Note:Please ensure you reference your experience in the 'Work Experience' section of the application before submitting.
- Experience as a paid Student Worker or Intern with a public agency or private organization.
- Experience as a Volunteer with a public agency or private organization.
- Experience pertaining to general engineering support.
- Experience pertaining to field engineering support.
- Experience pertaining to materials testing engineering support.
- Experience pertaining to traffic engineering
- None of the above.
08
Please select the experience area(s) that accurately describes your background.
Note:Please ensure you reference your experience in the 'Work Experience' section of the application before submitting.
- Experience performing general office engineering work, such as handling inquiries for information and issues.
- Experience researching or processing engineering documents, correspondence, and/or legal records.
- Experience assisting in or performing plan review, such as grading plans/improvement plans/traffic control plans.
- None of the above.
09
Your response(s) to this question are for informational purposes. Do you possess any of the following?
If yes, please attach a copy to your application.
- Current certificates of proficiency from Caltrans for performing materials testing California Test Methods (CTM) and/or from AASHTO for soils, aggregates, concrete and/or asphalt concrete
- Current ACI certification for Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I, or equivalent
- NICET certification for Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt, Concrete, Soils
- Current authorized Radiation Safety Training certificate for Nuclear Gauge Operators (soil and AC compaction gauges)
- None of the above
10
Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position?
Note: Effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.
- Yes
- No
11
If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.
12
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Government Alliance on Race and Equity
- Community-based or employment agency or organization
- APWA
- Other
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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
Required Question
