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County of El Dorado · 5 hours ago

Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting public service and is seeking an Engineering Aide/Engineering Technician. This role involves performing technical engineering support work in the design and construction of public works projects, including roads and bridges, under supervision with opportunities for advancement based on performance and experience.

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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of basic technical engineering support work in the design and construction of public works, roads, bridges, drainage, capital improvements projects, and related areas
Performs the preparation and review of plans, profiles, and other designs for a variety of public works projects from engineer's instructions and notes
Prepares graphic displays, organization charts, and similar materials
Prepares and maintains master files of drawings, maps, and specifications, researching and updating information as needed
Assists with and prepares estimates and specifications
Assists with and performs construction inspection and project administration on projects, including estimates, payroll monitoring, construction oversight, and related assignments
Ensures compliance with applicable plans, specifications and standards
Performs field and office work related to property and right-of-way boundaries, including the research of records and files and the preparation of property descriptions and maps
Performs the checking of survey, parcel, and final maps for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and established survey practices
Performs drafting and mapping assignments using manual or computer aided methods
Participates as a member of a survey crew, performing calculations and rod, chain, and instrument work
Performs the review, processing, and issues of encroachment, non-legal load transportation, house moving, parade, and other permits
Performs basic traffic engineering and erosion control studies, including data analysis and preparation of road construction and improvement recommendations
Performs the sampling and testing of construction materials and soils, both in the laboratory and in the field
Provides information to the public, contractors, engineers, developers, and representatives of other government agencies, within the limits of knowledge and experience with the organization
Assist with the preparations and maintenance of accurate records, correspondence, technical or narrative reports

Qualification

Engineering supportSurveyingMaterials testingDraftingMathematicsCommunicationTeamworkCritical thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Classes at the college preparatory level in advanced algebra
One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Development Technician II may be substituted for required course work
Possession of a valid driver's license
Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Must be willing to work overtime and off hour shifts in emergency situations
Some positions require lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds
Three (3) years of engineering or technical support work at level equivalent to the County Engineering Aide classification
College level course work in geometry, trigonometry and algebra may substitute for one year of the required experience
Two years of college course work or the equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree in a pre-engineering or closely related curriculum may substitute for two years of the required experience

Preferred

Course work in geometry and trigonometry is desirable

Company

County of El Dorado

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El Dorado County, located in east-central California, encompasses 1,805 square miles of rolling hills and mountainous terrain.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrew Craven
Deputy Chief Probation Officer
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Jaime Schrepfer, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer
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