Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician I - Extra-Help $22.31 - $27.12 Hourly
In the office and out in the field, Permit Sonoma Engineering Technicians perform sub-professional engineering work related to land use and construction. They inspect drainage improvements, grading, cut-fills, sanitation and water connections, non-standard septic systems, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways for code and plan compliance. Technicians also conduct plan review activities for a variety of development projects involving improvement plans, drainage improvements, encroachment, grading, sanitation facilities, and transportation permitting; and issue correction notices. During assigned shifts at the front office counter, they provide customer service support by accepting permit applications and answering technical questions. The ideal candidate for this position has:
- Training and experience issuing permits, and inspecting project compliance with plans and specifications
- Experience inspecting right-of-way paving and trench work
- Knowledge of CA State NDPES and MS4 storm water permit compliance
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with the public, staff, and other agencies
- Experience accurately and effectively creating, maintaining, and reviewing construction records and reports
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- The ability to work independently and prioritize daily activities
Extra-help Employment
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations.Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help (temporary) vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list.
Equal Opportunity Employer