ENGINEER I

Job Description:

ENGINEER I

Description

Position Description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning is offering exciting career opportunities for motivated and dedicated individuals interested in becoming an Engineer I.

Incumbents in the Engineer classification series are assigned to various programs including: Construction, Design, Development Services, Road Maintenance & Operations, or Resources.

Engineer I is the entry level classification in the Engineer series. Assignments are subject to close review and evaluation. Engineer I incumbents are hired on a provisional basis and are required to meet the minimum qualifications and advance to the Engineer II level within two years or separate from County service.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

OPTION 1 :

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Structural Engineering or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2 :

Registration : Valid certification as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the State of California, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

The following information is in addition to the options listed above:

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Note : Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must advance to the Engineer II classification within two (2) years from the date of initial employment or be rejected during the provisional appointment.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current and complete work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable which major or program was completed (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.). Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
  • If qualifying under Option 1 , a copy of your bachelor's degree or college/university transcripts is required to verify completion of the required education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.
  • If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a scanned copy to your online application; fax a copy to 559-455-4788, Attn: Sidney Thompson, or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .
• If qualifying under Option 2 , a copy of your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate must be submitted with your application or your application will NOT be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a scanned copy to your online application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Sidney Thompson; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for one of the processes listed below.

• Written Examination - If required, the examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived, and the names will be certified without an examination.
  

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• If qualifying under Option 1, a copy of your bachelor's degree or transcripts
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.
• If qualifying under Option 2, a copy of your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of California, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Please note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com .

Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date or deadline .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sidney Thompson

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

Closing Date/Time: 2/5/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$73,138.00 - $93,366.00 Annually