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For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District seeks multiple Field Engineering Technician I/IIs who will be assigned to the Construction and Maintenance division in Riverside. The Engineering Technician I/II performs on-site technical and quality control inspections for the Flood Control and Water Conservation District's public works and developer-funded drainage projects.

The Engineering Technician I/II will work on storm drain facilities such as underground pipes, box drains, open channels, levees, and basins, often involving reinforced concrete work, trenching, shoring, utility relocation, soil compaction, and traffic or environmental safety measures. The Engineering Technician I/II also assists senior staff with maintaining project records, including quantity reports and daily logs, and fosters effective working relationships with contractors, vendors, and project personnel. This position is primarily field-based however, the Engineering Technician I/II will occasionally perform office work.

Competitive candidates will have experience inspecting public works construction projects involving reinforced concrete structures, such as channels, storm drain pipes, roads, walls, or bridges. Additionally, experience in soils and construction materials testing, reading construction plans, use of Bluebeam or similar construction software, use of Microsoft Excel, operation of nuclear testing gauges, and possession of a relevant ACI (American Concreate Institute) certification such as: Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification, ACI Concrete Testing certification, and/or ACI Aggregate Testing certification are highly desirable. This position follows a 5/40 schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m

to 3:30 p.m. Subject to change due to business needs. This position is primarily field based; however, the Engineering Technician I/II will occasionally perform office work

Engineering Technician I - $26.80 - $42.10 Hourly Engineering Technician II - $33.35 - $46.80 Hourly The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department. The Engineering Technician I is a natural progression underfill for the Engineering Technician II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to Engineering Technician II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements

Meet the Team. The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District manages storm waters for conservation. and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from flood damage.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Observe work in progress to ensure construction procedures are followed and that material used conforms to specifications. Collect and prepare concrete and soil samples in the field for subsequent laboratory testing and characterization (e.g. moisture content, density, sieve analysis etc.)

Follow proper procedures and perform accurate testing and computations related to on-site materials, and soil compaction testing as well as laboratory testing and analysis. Perform off-site inspections at pre-cast concrete structure manufacturing plants. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Upload a copy of the diploma/transcript (unofficial acceptable) and/or certificate as part of the application.

See "Proof of Education" below under "APPLICATION INFORMATION" for more information regarding requirements. Engineering Technician I $26.80 - $42.10 Hourly $55,747.08 - $87,563.53 Annually OPTION I Experience: Two years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil 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 the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.) OPTION II Experience: Some sub-professional civil engineering experience

and Certificate: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of sub-professional engineering experience. ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: Elementary algebra, geometry and trigonometry as they apply to engineering; manual and automated drafting techniques; survey principles and methods; the principles and methods of materials testing, hydrography and traffic control. Ability to: Make accurate engineering computations; follow oral and written directions; prepare clear and accurate diagrams and drawings from field notes and rough sketches; make a variety of soils and materials tests; perform survey field work, tabulate and analyze data and prepare reports; learn techniques of manual and automated drafting; maintain effective working relations with others.

Engineering Technician II $33.35 - $46.80 Hourly $69,366.20 - $97,342.55 Annually OPTION I Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil 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 required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.) OPTION II Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering. and Experience: Some sub-professional civil engineering experience

OPTION III Experience: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.) ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction, traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection. Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications; collect and analyze traffic, transportation, hydrologic, and other data and prepare reports, interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system for computer aided mapping; perform survey field work, inspect public works projects and subdivision tracts; maintain effective relations with others

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Other Requirements License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required for traveling to various inspection sites. Physical environment The majority of this position's duties will be performed in the field. The Engineering Technician I/II will perform physical work outdoors throughout the year in Riverside County and be exposed to inclement weather.

Some duties will be performed on construction sites on uneven/sloped surfaces. Inspections may involve getting close to the ground and ascending to inspect work or materials at higher elevations.The Engineering Technician will use a nuclear gauge (approximately 30 lbs.) in the field. This recruitment is open to all applicants

For questions regarding this recruitment: Contact Brittany Kendrick at (951) 955-4208 or bkendrick@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires

To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S

Veteran's Administration. 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.

For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 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).

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. 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.

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