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Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING The County of El Dorado, Department of Planning & Building is split into providing two services; Building and Planning Services. Building services is responsible for permit processing, scheduling and conducting inspections, parcel data, and building codes and policies. Planning Services is responsible for accuracy and upholding building codes and regulations for land use and development, personal and commercial cannabis guidelines and regulations, update of zoning ordinances as well as has a Planning Commission that is the Board of Supervisor's advisor on land use planning.

THE OPPORTUNITY Under general supervision, performs a variety of the most difficult and complex technical and paraprofessional engineering support work for the Stormwater unit in the field and in the office. Reporting to the West Slope Stormwater Program Coordinator, will work on the administration of increased areas of responsibility such as: the Trash Amendment project, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, expanded stormwater requirements from the State Water Resources Board. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Develop, propose, and implement solutions to engineering, drainage, traffic, safety, and environmental/erosion problems, including completion of drawings, and coordination with other government agencies.

Collect field data for topographic mapping, right-of-way information, boundary control, and horizontal and vertical control networks and perform office reduction of field data, preparing requisite maps and documents. Perform construction contract administration on the most complex projects, including preparing Contract Change Orders, auditing of contractor claims, computing appropriate compensation, labor compliance and negotiating agreement with contractors. Perform construction inspection and reviews change orders.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and carry out Encroachment Permit functions and activities, including resolving of citizens complaints and inquiries. Coordinate and perform materials sampling and testing for construction inspection, including the training of laboratory and inspection personnel. Compile, compose, and produce Engineering and Traffic surveys, including gathering of field data, researching of records, and presentation of recommendations and solutions to concerned parties and investigation of citizen complaints.

Has responsibility for traffic records, database, and map information. Identify necessary property acquisitions including researching information regarding the preparation of grants of easement, easement acquisition agreements, certificates of acceptance, quit claim deeds, subordination agreements, and right-of-way abandonment resolutions. Administer agreements between County and private development.

Prepare specialized erosion control project site improvements/acquisitions grants and supporting documents. Represent the County at mandatory pre-bid, pre-construction, and informal field meetings. Review and comment on Environmental Impact Reports and other development proposals.

Make a variety of complex engineering and mathematical computations. Uses a computer and electronic calculator to solve a variety of engineering related problems. Prepare and maintain accurate records, correspondence, technical or narrative reports.

Coordinates California Conservation Corps (CCC) projects including preparation of designs and specifications, ordering of materials, and supervising and training crewmembers. Attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Planning & Building Department is seeking a professional, organized and coachable Sr. Engineering Technician to be a critical member of the County's West Slope Stormwater Program.

The ideal candidate must be a team player and have the ability to multi-task and assist the County's West Slope Stormwater Coordinator with many aspects of our dynamic stormwater program. Critical roles include collecting asset management data in the field using a tablet, conducting plan review and submitting comments on development projects, investigating and reporting on complaints in the field, assisting designers with water quality standards and treatment methodologies, educating co-workers and the general public on water quality rules and principles, and conducting water quality monitoring and photo-documentation. Ideally, this candidate shall be committed to environmental stewardship, will understand the concepts outlined in the California Phase II MS4 NPDES Permit and will establish positive working relationships with the public, local business and industry groups, County staff and outside agencies.

The ideal candidate should have college coursework in either environmental science, engineering, soil science, cartography, geology and/or hydrology. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a high functioning dynamic team working on cutting edge water quality protection in the County. Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university.

Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement. Four years of engineering or technical support work at a level equivalent to the County's Engineering Technician. Equivalent to completion of two years of college, possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree in a pre-engineering or closely related curriculum, or possession of a valid California certificate as an Engineer-In-Training may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Completion of college-level courses in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry is highly desirable. NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills. Other Requirements: 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 may require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Engineering Technician as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement.

When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at Jenny.Thomas@edcgov.us Click here to get tips for applying with the County. RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates

After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Evaluation: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies.

All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Sr.

Engineering Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer

If you are interested in the position of Sr. Engineering Technician within any County department, please submit your application. We are currently recruiting for the following: One (1) full-time vacancy in the Planning & Building Department located in Placerville, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

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