Location: Riverside, CA
Company: County Of Riverside
plan sets, such as storm drain systems, open channels, detention basins, and utility relocations for construction; completing construction drawings for all assigned projects; checking and preparing exhibits as needed; and assisting project engineers with computer-aided modeling and analysis.
The District is seeking candidates who possess strong interpersonal skills for dealing with the public, contractors, inspectors, engineers, and fellow staff members. They should also have proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite, Auto CAD, and Civil 3D drafting platforms. Other software of interest include Arc GIS, Bluebeam, Google Earth, and Sketch-Up. Competitive candidates will have substantial
experience in utilizing the latest developments of Auto CAD products and have completed certified Auto CAD training, with a focus on Civil3D. They should also possess prior knowledge of developing and implementing drafting standards, preparing and maintaining drafting workflows and best practices, and troubleshooting drafting or production issues.
The District is seeking a subject matter expert in Auto CAD who is capable of effectively troubleshooting and implementing these standards. The Senior Engineering Technician is the advanced journey-level classification in the Engineering Technician series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager-level position. The Senior Engineering
Technician is distinguished from the Engineering Technician II in that the former is responsible for the more complex assignments, has a higher degree of technical proficiency, and a wider exercise of initiative and independent judgement within defined technical and procedural limits.
Meet the Team! The mission of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is to " protect people and property from flooding through responsible and efficient stormwater management. " In order to achieve this goal, the District has developed an explicit philosophy to " strive for excellence with integrity; earn respect of the public, other engineering organizations and policy makers; require accountability at all levels; accord respect, recognition and trust to all; maintain open communication at all levels; and effectively implement the District's mission statement.
" EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Draft plans, profiles, cross-sections, projections and details and alignments for flood control projects; illustrate complex data in precise drawings using computer-aided design and drafting techniques. • Design channels, roadways and appurtenant structures within established limits, standards and procedures. • Review or prepare maps, plans, quantity estimates, and other documents; and conformity to standards.
• Review and comment on improvement plans prepared by engineering firms. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned or changed as necessitated by business demands , MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I Experience: Four years of sub-professional civil engineering experience, at least one year of which must have been at a level equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II. (College 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 non-specialized experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.
) OPTION II Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in surveying engineering or civil engineering. Experience: One year of sub-professional engineering experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Engineering Technician II.
ALL OPTIONS: Ability to: Make mathematical computations; read, interpret, prepare, or check detailed reports, plans, and drawings; coordinate computer-aided mapping activities; complete difficult technical assignments without immediate supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Desired: Significant experience in utilizing the latest developments of Auto CAD products and have completed certified Auto CAD training, with a focus on Civil3D. Prior knowledge of developing and implementing drafting standards, preparing and maintaining drafting workflows and best practices, and troubleshooting drafting or production issues.
Subject matter expert in Auto CAD who is capable of effectively troubleshooting and implementing drafting standards. License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of employment. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Veterans' Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ). 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: http: //dao. rc-/. Degree Verification: Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Neo Gov account. 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). Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts. What's Next: This recruitment is open to all candidates. Employees of Flood Control and Water Conservation District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
General Information: If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Silvia Trammell at you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at xyz X@ or toll-free -xyz X. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application.
For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www. rc-. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits.
See the list here. MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal PERS). Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw Cal PERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another Cal PERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside.
The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to Cal PERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining Cal PERS. A member who first established Cal PERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different Cal PERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
Cal PERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as " classic members" Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-xyz X, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another Cal PERS agency or within agencies, please contact Cal PERS at (888) 225-xyz X to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you.
Cal PERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0
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Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspection and investigative programs. The Engineering Technician II has a variety of responsibilities, focusing on storm drain and runoff conveyance system inspection, as well as dry weather flows investigation. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of stormwater/flood control infrastructure systems and familiarity with NPDES permit governing systems operation and maintenance.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in stormwater management or NPDES inspection, and desired qualifications include certifications such as HAZPOWER and stormwater certifications. The Engineering Technician II is the journey level classification in the Engineering
Technician series and the first working level classification for NPDES inspection and investigative programs, reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position, may independently lead investigations characterizing environmental conditions and leading to the resolution of illicit connections and unpermitted discharges arising from complaints, reported violations and emergency spills, maintain and deploy environmental monitoring equipment and instrumentation and undertake program reporting and database management.
Advancement to the next level in the Engineering Technician series is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment. Meet the Team! The Riverside
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES FLOOD CONTROL: • Plan, operate, and maintain stormwater/flood control infrastructure systems. •Maintain and deploy environmental monitoring equipment and instrumentation and program reporting and database management. • Read and interpret plans and specifications. • Respond to complaints or requests for service. • Conduct inspections, recognize violations and substandard materials and workmanship, and secure conformance with regulations.
•Respond to illegal discharges, determine the type of pollutants, backss clean-up procedures, and make proper notifications. •May independently lead investigations characterizing environmental conditions and leading to the resolution of illicit connections and unpermitted discharges arising from complaints, reported violations and emergency spills. • Operate current metering and other data equipment. • Assist in construction inspections of public works construction projects. •Use District's management system, which includes uploading documents, emails, pictures, and printing reports.
•Maintain accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports. • Maintain effective relationships with municipal stormwater program partners. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. 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: General knowledge of contemporary methods, materials, techniques, current literature, and information sources used in the design, implementation, and maintenance of storm water infrastructure and water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with land development, construction, commercial, industrial and institutional sites, residential areas and recreational facilities; BMP's applicable to stormwater, source control/treatment, and hazardous materials control or prevention programs as well as their implementation and maintenance; Stormwater compliance inspection protocols and documentation methods; General office procedures, and computer usage; Data entry and report preparation; Principles and best practices used in interacting with the public and employing excellent customer service.
Ability to: Read and interpret Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Project Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs), construction plans and specifications; analyze, evaluate and accurately review efficacy of Best Management Practices (BMP); Respond to complaints or requests for service; Conduct inspections, recognize violations and substandard materials and workmanship, and secure conformance with regulations with decisiveness, tact, and impartiality; Maintain and deploy environmental monitoring devices including samplers and field instrumentation; Use District's digital asset management system, which includes uploading documents, emails, pictures, and printing reports; Respond to illegal discharges, determine the type of pollutants, backss clean-up procedures, and make proper notifications; Work independently with minimal supervision; Maintain accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports; Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; Provide public information at the office and in the field; Make sound judgments within established codes, procedures and guidelines; Ensure adherence to safe workplace practices, policies and procedures in office and field settings; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with property owners, contractors, engineers, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and others encountered in the course of work and establish and maintain effective relationships with municipal stormwater program partners.
License/Certification: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
40 Hour HAZWOPER certification or obtain within 6 months of employment. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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: http: //dao.
rc-/. Veterans' Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).
What's Next? This recruitment is open to all Applicants. Applicants who are currently County of Riverside department employees or department employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. GENERAL INFORMATION For specific questions regarding this position, contact Sonya Portillo at you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at xyz X@ or toll-free -xyz X.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.
rc-. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here. MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal PERS).
Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw Cal PERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another Cal PERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside.
The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to Cal PERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
A new hire who enters Cal PERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining Cal PERS. A member who first established Cal PERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different Cal PERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. Cal PERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as " classic members" Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-xyz X, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another Cal PERS agency or within agencies, please contact Cal PERS at (888) 225-xyz X to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. Cal PERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0
