What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician III-25381206 position at County of San Diego?
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 – 4.33% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board .83% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 3.83% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board .83% Market Adjustment)
Capital Improvement Program Position
The Capital Improvement Program is responsible for overall management and coordination of planning, budget, design, environmental clearance and permitting, right-of-way acquisition and utility coordination for a wide variety of capital projects, including road, bridge, flood control, drainage, airport, and wastewater projects. Some of the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
- Preparing civil engineering design drawing with guidance from staff engineers
- Utilize Civil 3D for infrastructure site plans to prepare plan and profile sheets
- Prepare diagrams and exhibits using Civil 3D for design projects
- Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
2. Four (4) years of college level coursework in engineering or surveying; OR,
3. Any combination of education and experience described above which equals four (4) years; OR,
4. One (1) year as an Engineering Technician II in the County of San Diego.
Note: Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering is considered equivalent to one (1) year of work experience.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or Supplemental Questionnaire.
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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