Engineering Technician I/II

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Engineering Technician I/II

County of Lake Lake County, California, United States

Job Description:

Engineering Technician I/II

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Under direct supervision, engages in a wide range of technical engineering office and field support tasks, including learning and executing basic technical engineering work, alongside fulfilling assigned related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma. Possession of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
AND
Two years of work experience performing engineering support duties, including, but not limited to

(1) performing or observing road or utility construction,

(2) preparing engineering drawings or exhibits;

(3) using geographic information software for asset management; and

(4) processing permits and/or applications for a government agency or similar business/organization using business software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma. Possession of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
AND
Two (2) years of full-time experience performing engineering support work comparable to that of an Engineering Technician I with the County of Lake.

General Recruitment Information

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, learns, and performs basic technical engineering office and field work; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Engineering Technician series. Incumbents learn and perform basic technical engineering office and field work.

This class is distinguished from Engineering Technician II in that incumbents perform many assignments in a training and learning capacity as they develop the skills and knowledge to perform technical engineering support work.

Positions in the Engineering Technician series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma. Possession of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.

AND

Two-years of previous work experience performing engineering support duties including, but not limited to (1) performing or observing road or utility construction, (2) preparing engineering drawings or exhibits; (3) using geographic information software for asset management; and (4) processing permits and/or applications for a government agency or similar business/organization using business software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a wide variety of technical engineering office and field work; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class in the Engineering Technician series. Incumbents perform a wide variety of technical engineering office and field work.

This class is distinguished from Engineering Technician I in that incumbents perform a broader range of more complex assignments, requiring previous experience as an Engineering Technician.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma. Possession of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.

AND

Two (2) years of full-time experience performing engineering support work comparable to that of an Engineering Technician I with the County of Lake.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: 2/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$48,900.80 - $64,022.40 Annually
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