Engineering Technician Series - Engineering

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until current positions are filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.

Candidates are required to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application, do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed and your application will be deemed incomplete. A detailed resume can be uploaded into the "Attachments" section of the online application.

Based upon the information presented, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application materials review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation.
The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.
It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).
Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process.
Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Engineering Technician I: This is the entry-level class in this series. Under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of sub-professional engineering office work.
Engineering Technician II: This is the journey-level class in the series, positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineering Technician I by the performance of the full range of assigned duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents may provide training and guidance to employees in lower level classifications.
Engineering Technician III: This is the advanced journey level classification in the series. This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician II by performing the most complex and responsible sub-professional engineering work. It is further distinguished from the Assistant Engineer in that the latter is the entry level into the professional engineering series.
Positions in the Engineering Technician class series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining sufficient experience, demonstrating proficiency to meet the requirements of higher level, and successful performance.

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Engineering Technician I: Graduation from high school or its equivalent, supplemented by college coursework in engineering, mathematics, or a related field and some experience performing drafting, design, civil or traffic engineering work.
Engineering Technician II: Graduation from high school or its equivalent, supplemented by college coursework in engineering, mathematics, or a related field and one (1) year of Engineering Technician experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I as stated above.
Engineering Technician III: Two years of college coursework in engineering, mathematics, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible Engineering Technician experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I or II as stated above. One (1) year of additional experience directly related to this position may substitute for one (1) year of the required education.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License, or higher, before date of appointment is required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

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