Engineering Technician, Specialist - Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
About the Job
We are currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Engineering Technician, Specialist vacancy in Santa Barbara for the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department.
*NOTE: Positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department. *BENEFITS: The 1414 position is eligible for Full-Time benefits.
THE POSITION: Under direction, performs the most technically complex paraprofessional civil engineering duties in such areas as: construction, contract administration, hydrology, design, materials testing, development review and permitting, or other engineering specialties; and performs related duties as required.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department consists of five divisions: Transportation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management, Flood Control & Water Resources, the County Surveyors Office, and Administration. The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. To learn more about us, visit www.countyofsb.org/pwd/.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
- Holidays: 13 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
- Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
*NOTE: Positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department. *BENEFITS: The 1414 position is eligible for Full-Time benefits.
THE POSITION: Under direction, performs the most technically complex paraprofessional civil engineering duties in such areas as: construction, contract administration, hydrology, design, materials testing, development review and permitting, or other engineering specialties; and performs related duties as required.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
- Ability to prepare and write clear and concise reports, and keep records organized accordingly
- Ability to maintain databases, boilerplates and County provisions
- Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines
- Conflict resolution skills
- Experience in Arch GIS, ACAD Civil 3D, Excel, and Access Database
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with managers, executives, operations staff, other agencies, vendors, and regulators
- Great customer service skills and experience working with the public.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle high stress situations, thrive under pressure and adapt to change
ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department consists of five divisions: Transportation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management, Flood Control & Water Resources, the County Surveyors Office, and Administration. The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. To learn more about us, visit www.countyofsb.org/pwd/.
Job Type: Full-time
Agency: Public Works
Location: Santa Barbara
Source : Santa Barbara County, CA