ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Job Description:

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Description

THE POSITION

The City of Ventura is hiring! The Public Works Department - Engineering Services Division has an immediate vacancy for an Engineering Technician/Senior Engineering Technician. In this position, you will be a part of exciting engineering projects, including various street projects, and be part of a team where you will obtain a broad range of engineering experience. With tasks carried out in the office and the field, your day will be filled with engaging and interesting work assignments where you will learn valuable skills in the engineering field. Take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the community while working with a dedicated Engineering team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Engineering Technician/Senior Engineering Technician works under general supervision and is responsible for performing a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work assignments, primarily in the Engineering Services Division. This position may also perform work in other divisions as assigned.

This position will coordinate data entry and data management for the City's Asset Management System. Conducts sidewalk, curb and gutter, access ramp, and pavement inspections. Inputs, maintains, and analyzes data in the City's Pavement Management System, Sidewalk Asset Management System, and sign, striping, and signal inventory. Investigates, responds to, and maintains the database for citizen complaints. Assists in field situations, including field investigations, preparing cost estimates, preparing scope of work for contractors, compiling data, and drawing sketches/maps.

This classification is flexibly staffed, and the position may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the incumbent and the staffing needs of the city.

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge and background in Public Works engineering-related work and experience with asset management systems. If through education, training, and/or experience, you can:

• Conduct field inspections, inventory, and assess the condition of public infrastructure to ensure proper maintenance and engineering standards are met, including sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, access ramps, traffic signs, asphalt and concrete pavement, and roadway pavement striping
• Utilize applications for data collection and work management systems to streamline processes
• Demonstrate a forward-thinking, solutions-driven approach
• Contribute your expertise in a collaborative team environment
• Apply technical skills to improve public infrastructure
• Deliver high-quality customer service

….then you are an ideal candidate for this position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Engineering Technician: is the entry-level class in the flexibly-staffed Technician series, performing a variety of more routine paraprofessional field engineering work that is narrower in scope than that of the Senior Engineering Technician. Engineering Technician is distinguished from the Engineering Aide by the latter's performance of routine engineering-related work requiring no prior experience. Engineering Technician is flexibly staffed and may advance to the Senior Engineering Technician level without a competitive selection process, based on the department's staffing needs and the employee's individual capabilities to perform the full range of duties.

Senior Engineering Technician: is the journey-level of the series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties of the class and are responsible for analysis and interpretation of data and regulations. Appointment to Senior requires that incumbents perform substantially the full range of duties. This is not an advanced journey-level or lead classification.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN .

THE SCHEDULE

This recruitment will follow the below timeline.

• Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 pm - Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
• November 20, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
• Week of December 2, 2024 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
• Week of December 9, 2024 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
• Week of December 16, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!

SALARY: $32.75 - $43.76 Hourly DOQ

BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are forwarded to the Department for further consideration. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for immediate consideration.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Technician: A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by college-level courses in computer-aided drafting, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, or mathematics, and one year of experience in drafting, surveying, or another area specifically related to civil or traffic engineering are required. An Associate of Arts in an engineering-related field is preferred.

Senior Engineering Technician: In addition to the requirements of Engineering Technician, 18 months of paraprofessional engineering experience equivalent to that of an Engineering Technician with the City of Ventura is required.

License: For this assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

YOUR APPLICATION

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are forwarded to the Department for further consideration. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for immediate consideration.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for the Week of December 2, 2024. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline.

The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for the Week of December 9, 2024. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2024/2025 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $531 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.

To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2024-25 Adopted Budget.

CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.

Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Employment Information:

Right to Work : Before employment candidates must submit documentation verifying legal right to work in the United States.

Background Check : A pre-employment verification of background, references, and medical examination will be conducted. A drug screening may be required for some positions. Applicants for positions using City vehicles may be required to submit a DMV report.

Probationary Period : Twelve months

Deferred Compensation: $442 per year will be matched in a 457 Plan.

Medical & Dental Insurance: Up to $691 monthly towards a selection of plans. Medical and dental insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.

Optional Benefits: $469 monthly, applied toward medical insurance premiums. Cash-out option is not available.

Vision Insurance: City paid coverage for employees and dependents. Vision insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.

Life Insurance: City paid term life insurance equal to the employee's annual salary, and dependent life insurance of $2,000 per dependent.

Disability Insurance: City paid short and long-term disability coverage.

Retirement:

Tier I - 2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.

Tier II - 2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS'-reciprocal agency. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.

Tier III - 2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members. Employees make a 6.25% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10. Additional details regarding the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process.

Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your social security upon retirement. For further information contact a Social Security office or www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945 .

Medicare: Employees participate only in the Medicare portion of Social Security. There is a 1.45% payroll deduction for this benefit.

Annual Leave: 14.5 days per year, increasing to 24.5 days after 15 years service, for vacation or sick leave. Employees may use vacation after successful completion of probation.

Personal Leave: 27 hours per calendar year.

Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

Winter Holiday Break:18 hours of Winter Optional Holiday time. City Hall closure December 25th to January 1st.

Part-Time Benefits: Regular part-time employees receive insurance, optional benefits, vacation, holidays, sick leave and disability programs proportionate to their regular work hours.

Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per year for tuition and books for courses taken at accredited institution after completion of probation.

Student Loan Forgiveness: The City currently qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited to employee accounts.

Flexible Workweek: A 9/80 workweek is available for some positions.

Wellness Program: A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, exercise classes, downtown/beach walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.

Professional Development: The City of Ventura is a LinkedIn Learning organization. LinkedIn Learning online classes are available with a library of more than 13,000 courses taught by real-world experts. Users can download certificates and customize learning paths that match their roles and competencies.

Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2024 5:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,676.67 - $7,585.07 Monthly