Senior Engineering Technician (Finance)
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The County of Riverside's Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician in Riverside supporting the Permit Division and will primarily provide field support.
The Senior Engineering Technician (SET) is an advanced journey-level classification in construction inspection, responsible for overseeing a diverse range of public works projects and subdivision tracts that require a high level of expertise and technical proficiency. The incumbent will manage complex and challenging projects, which may involve multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines, and varying levels of regulatory oversight. In addition to providing inspection services, the SET may be called upon to supervise or mentor subordinate staff, offering guidance on best practices, technical procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities of the SET include conducting comprehensive field inspections to ensure that projects adhere to permit conditions, project specifications, County standards, and all relevant regulatory requirements. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify potential issues early in the process to mitigate risks and ensure the quality of work meets established criteria. Furthermore, the SET is responsible for reviewing or preparing essential project documents, such as maps, plans, construction schedules, and cost and quantity estimates, ensuring that all aspects of the project align with engineering specifications and legal standards. This includes reviewing records of survey and other technical documents to verify that engineering computations are accurate, legal, and in full conformity with established industry standards and regulations.
Preferred candidates will possess the following experience and skills:
- Hands-on experience with encroachment permits for work completed within the County road right-of-way, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the permitting process and regulations.
- Experience in Construction Management for Capital Improvement Projects, including overseeing roadway construction and rehabilitation.
- Strong knowledge of recommending appropriate roadway materials.
- Familiarity with the Transportation release of projects for occupancy.
- Expertise in grading and conducting inspections of roadway improvement projects.
- Proficiency in using Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and PLUS (permitting software), as well as systems such as Map My County, Permits Public Concern System, and tools for project management and inspections.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
The Senior Engineering Technician is a natural progression underfill for the Senior Engineering Technician - PLS/PE. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Senior Engineering Technician - PLS/PE upon attaining a valid certification of registration as a Professional Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer.
Advancement to the Principal Engineering Technician level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
Meet the Team!
The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
ENGINEERING: • Draft plans, profiles, cross-sections, projections, and details and alignments for road construction, flood control and waste management projects; illustrate complex data in precise drawings using manual or computer aided design and drafting techniques.
• Design channels, roadways and appurtenant structures within established limits, standards and procedures.
• Participate in the planning, design and construction of solid waste landfill expansion, closure and operations projects.
• Review or prepare maps, plans, construction schedules, cost and quantity estimates, records of survey, and other documents; check engineering computations and specifications for accuracy, legality, and conformity to standards.
• Make land use and traffic projection studies and supervise others in the collection and analysis of data.
• Participate in and supervise others in the preparation of computer aided graphics and maps, including GIS and Microstation/AutoCad software; participate in the development of plans and specifications for public works projects.
• Check and process encroachment permit applications and issue permits.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions, project documents, County standards, and regulatory requirements.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: • Inspect construction of storm drains, pipelines, levees, channels, bridges, and other steel and concrete structures; inspect paving of various types; inspect concrete and bituminous materials at batching plants; inspect the installation of geosynthetic liner systems at solid waste landfill sites; create and file daily construction reports and associated documentation.
• Inspect the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, trench excavations and shoring/bracing projects, and other construction site practices and appurtenances for compliance with safety laws and safe practices.
• Inspect installation of concrete forms and placing and finishing of concrete; check structures adjacent to excavations for settlement or lateral movement of earth.
• Collect materials samples for testing and keep material and inspection records.
• May serve as assistant resident inspector on large construction projects or may act as resident inspector for small projects.
• Use and supervise the use and operation of various testing devices.
• Specify concrete mixes and aggregate gradings, and confer with contractors and builders to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications.
• Prepare soil survey reports for project planning and design purposes.
SURVEYING: • Perform complex sub-professional survey work of a technically specialized nature in connection with surveying, and the checking and preparation of records of surveys, corner records, maps and plans.
• Lead and participate in the operation of a field survey crew engaged in performing control, photogrammetric, right-of-way, centerline, topographic, alignment, and elevation surveys.
• Adjust and operate such survey instruments as transits, theodolites, levels, and electronic measuring devices in determining lines, angles, distances, and elevations, and maintain proper safety and accuracy standards.
• May assume duties of a Principal Engineering Technician during leaves and vacations.
• In an office setting, review and check tract maps, parcel maps, records of survey, and corner records for mathematical accuracy, closure, area, survey consistency, and conformity with the requirement of the Land Surveyors Act, and Subdivision Map Act, local ordinances, and accepted survey practices.
• Draft complex legal descriptions, easements, right-of-way maps, and survey plats, making necessary revisions and checking related computations for accuracy.
• Consult with office or field surveyors relative to special survey problems and calculations.
• As lead worker, participate in the evaluation of subordinates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Four years of sub-professional survey experience, at least one year of which must have been at a level equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II. (College courses from an accredited college or university in surveying or geomatics engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the non-specialized experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)
OPTION II
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering or civil engineering.
Experience: One year of sub-professional survey experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II.
OPTION III
Certificate: Valid Certificate as Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Experience: Two years of sub-professional engineering experience.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Engineering principles, practices, mathematics, and construction materials and methods; manual and automated drafting techniques; use of hydrologic devices; boundary control and legal principles of land surveying; construction, photogrammetric and land surveying procedures, practices and equipment.
Ability to: Make difficult mathematical computations; read, interpret, prepare, or check detailed records of surveys, maps and engineering plans; test and inspect construction work and test construction materials; perform survey field work; coordinate computer aided mapping activities; complete difficult technical assignments without immediate supervision; analyze complex data and prepare effective reports and recommendations; supervise the work of subordinates; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
License Requirement:A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of employment.
Physical Requirements: The Senior Engineering Technician will primarily work outside, performing fieldwork with exposure to inclement weather. Inspections may involve working at ground level or at higher elevations. This role requires the ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 70 pounds of equipment and/or tools, as well as walking long distances, standing for extended periods, and performing tasks on uneven surfaces. When working in the office, the position will require periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all candidates.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@gmail.com .
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
