*****Engineer I/II/III (Hiring Event)

Job Description:

*****Engineer I/II/III (Hiring Event)

Description

The Job

The County of San Bernardino Wants You to Join Our Team!

Apply by November 20th, 2024 to be considered for this invitation only event.

Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ( $1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours .)

Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*

The County of San Bernardino is seeking Engineer I, II, and III candidates to serve as Public Works Engineers in the Department of Public Works (DPW). These positions span all levels of the professional engineering series, from entry-level (Engineer I) to fully qualified journey level (Engineer III). Engineers in these roles are responsible for executing engineering assignments based on specific instructions, objectives, complex features, and potential solutions related to flood control facilities, solid waste management, road, and traffic projects.

Department of Public Works Assignments

Transportation/Flood Control: These positions perform engineering work related to the design and/or planning of construction projects and the development of plans, specifications and cost estimates. Essential duties include designing work for roads, bridges, debris basins, landfills, storm drains, and retaining walls; preparing cost estimates for various project alternatives; developing project scope; performing field review; performing hydrology/hydraulic studies; traffic engineering; performing technical research/investigation; coordinating among staff members from various divisions within the assigned department and outside agencies; and analyzing development plans to determine impact on County projects.

Contracts/Construction Division: This position supports capital improvement projects and the department's materials testing laboratory. The position primarily assists resident (supervising) engineers in preparing/reviewing quantity measurements and calculations, preparing monthly payment estimates, reviewing draft plans and specifications, monitoring construction activities, reviewing and maintaining construction documentation. The position also assists in scheduling and maintaining the accreditation and certification of the materials laboratory and mobile testing vans and performs duties of Radiation Safety Officer for Contracts Division.

Transportation Permits/Operations Support: This position reviews, conditions, and coordinates with County Departments/Divisions and outside Agencies Street Improvement Plans (SIPs), permit applications, Traffic Control Plans (TCPs), and Certificates of Insurance COIs); reconciles accounting; recommends process changes; serves as a resource for less-experienced staff; coordinates and resolves field construction issues; ascertains proper Permits Office workflow and operations. The position also prepares Disaster Recovery Cost Applications to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Office of Emergency Services (CA OES); coordinates Disaster Recovery Efforts with FEMA, CA OES, and County OES; develops Storm Inundation Maps; coordinates with neighboring agencies for unified and consistent disaster responses; participates in the inspection of flood facilities; make recommendations on flood facility improvements; reviews County prepared EAPs and submits same to CA OES for approval.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT

Employment within the County offers Engineers excellent opportunities for advancement within the series as well as advancement into leadership roles. Engineers are hired at the levels listed below, and advance within the series, according to their qualifications. Incumbents may advance within the series upon meeting qualifications for the higher levels and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees may attain regular status at each level upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Click on Job Titles below for more information:

Engineer I

$67,392 - $97,323 Annually

Engineer II
$79,851 - $115,544 A nnually

Engineer III

$90,355.20 - $130,728.00 Annually

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.

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

Applicants must meet ONE of the following education requirements along with the corresponding experience and certification/license requirements for each level:

Education Requirement Option 1: If applicant possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, then they must meet the following experience and certification/license requirements:

Experience

Certification/License
Engineer I No experience is required.
No certification or license is required.

Engineer II
One (1) year of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification.
Engineer III
Two (2) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Education Requirement Option 2: If applicant possesses Forty-Five semester units (68 quarter units) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, of which 35 units must be upper division, then they must meet the following experience and certification/license requirements:

Experience

Certification/License
Engineer I
Two (2) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

No certification or license is required.

Engineer II
Three (3) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.

Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification.
Engineer III Four (4) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or a closely related field of engineering.
Possession of Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Experience Substitution: Every four (4) years of experience as an Engineering Technician IV or higher with San Bernardino County may be treated as equivalent to one (1) year of the required engineering experience.

Education Substitution: Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -OR- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification may substitute the upper division requirement.

Note: Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in Civil Engineering is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received; recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

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

Professional 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.

Salary:

$67,392.00 - $130,728.00 Annually