Engineering Tech Jobs in Merced, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $123,364.80 - $149,947.20 Annually
Location : Mariposa, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16-01118
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/31/2025
Description
Mariposa County has a vacancy for one (1) County Engineer.
Only Online applications will be accepted.
DEFINITION
To perform responsible administrative work by planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the Engineering and Roads Divisions of the Department of Public Works; to perform traffic engineering and transportation planning work, to provide operational, planning, and engineering oversight of the County Airport; to design and administer projects; to serve as Road Commissioner in the event the Director and/or Deputy are unable to do so; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
This is a management position, exercising considerable independent judgement in developing and administering capital project planning, design, and construction. Involves collaborating, assisting and serving in the absence of the Director and/or Deputy Director to accomplish the Department's mission statement and administratively-established goals and objectives.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works.
Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and road maintenance staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collaborates with the Director and manages the planning, organization and direction of activities in the Engineering and Roads Divisions of the Department of Public Works.
Oversees operation of the County Airport.
Performs complex professional field and civil engineering work.
Performs the duties of a resident engineer; performs field inspections and construction administration.
Exercises leadership of Engineering and Roads personnel including selection, training, evaluation, and discipline.
Manages, designs and administers long term capital improvement plans, including the design and construction of roads and bridges and related improvements, and highway and transportation projects accomplished in cooperation with the State of California.
Reviews and analyzes policies, procedures, organization, services, finances, and other support activities.
Recommends policy statements and directives for the Director's approval; prepares comprehensive reports.
Prepares agenda items and supports Department public presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and advisory committees administered by the Department.
Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports and other materials.
Prepares, oversees and administers various grant programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Five years of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible professional experience in public works-related civil engineering projects with emphasis on project design and administration. This must include at least three years of full-time equivalent experience involving personnel supervision and budget administration and not less than two full-time equivalent years as a registered civil engineer.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline. A copy of your college transcript(s) must be attached to your application.
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
Possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer. A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.
Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, analyze, develop, evaluate, and direct the diverse and complex activities of major departmental programs including. organizing, budgeting, staff development, and supervision.
Engineering principles and practices as applied to the field of civil engineering, including planning, development, construction, maintenance, and cost engineering.
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to construction and maintenance of public works facilities.
Planning, development, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a public road system.
Engineering principles and practices utilized in the planning and construction of major projects including roads, bridges, and other major construction projects.
CalTrans standard plans and specifications.
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public administration and management.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Operations, plans, policies, procedures, rules and regulations common to local government.
Computerized mapping and drafting technologies; other computer applications and software used to process field data.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply various state statutes, ordinances, and codes that pertain to public works functions to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with the law.
Direct, control, and evaluate a group of subordinates and maintain consistency with program objectives and standards of the department.
Initiate, plan, organize, evaluate, and coordinate work assignments with a minimum of direction and control.
Plan, organize, and direct the engineering, surveying, and construction of roads, bridges, and other public works improvements.
Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.
Prepare and enforce department procedures relating to personnel, training, budget, and organization.
Evaluate divisional policy and program practices, define problem areas, develop and direct the implementation of policy decisions and practices to improve divisional operations.
Understand, interpret, and communicate to others the aims, concepts, principles, and practices of public works engineering and the operations.
Communicate and interpret with personnel at all organizational levels.
Instruct, persuade, negotiate, and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and business interests.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors and in a field environment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work indoors and in a field environment. Requires the ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, crawl, twist and reach while performing duties; must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others. Requires the ability to function efficiently in the various seasonal weather conditions of the area.
THE SELECTION PROCESS - In order to assist us in this selection process, please be sure your application includes a copy of your résumé. The selection process will begin with a review of your application and résumé to determine whether or not minimum qualifications are met (pass/fail). Those successful in this evaluation will be invited to interview and hiring consideration.
To view benefits please click here:
01
A BA degree or transcripts is required to be attached for this position. Did you attach a copy of your college transcripts or Bachelor's Degree?

• Yes
• No

02
Possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer is required to qualify for this position. Did you attach a copy of your certificate ?

• Yes
• No

03
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question