Civil Engineering Technician I/II/III - Capital Projects Engineering- CPE

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS HIRING MULTIPLE CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS! THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING TO APPLY THEIR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN A DYNAMIC CAREER PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

The Benefits of City Employment

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of health plan, and top of the line employer-paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.

Additional benefits include:

A competitive total compensation package!

12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 "floating holidays" per year depending on hire date and years of service

$500 Annual wellness bonus

Paid Familiy Leave

Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit

The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer

About the Positions Civil Engineering Technicians perform a variety of routine, intermediate, or advanced level paraprofessional engineering office and field work. Successful candidates will be appointed at the Civil Engineering Technician I, II or III level depending on level of skills and experience.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple vacancies in Transportation and Public Works - Capital Projects Engineering (CPE) as well as any future regular or limited-term vacancies during the life of the eligible candidate list. Experience in design, construction and/or inspection of public projects such as pavement restorations, traffic calming, active transportation, water, sewer, storm drain, traffic signals, bridges, and buildings. Additionally, experience with AutoCAD, and land surveying technology (both office and field) are all relevant to the vacancies in CPE.

If you are interested in one of these positions or a possible future Civil Engineering Technician position at the City, should one become available, including transfer opportunities, you are strongly encouraged to apply now.

The Ideal Candidate(s):

In addition to the required qualifications below, the ideal candidate(s) will:

Have experience in civil engineering design and construction practices.

Possess knowledge of, and experience in, mathematics, computer-aided design, surveying, materials testing, etc.

Possess strong technical analysis skills.

Be self-motivated and highly detail oriented.

Have the ability to perform established duties independently, as well as work collaboratively within the team.

Demonstrate effective and efficient communication skills.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:

This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series and does not require previous specialized experience. Incumbents will be provided appropriate training in the functions of their area of assignment to enable them to gather, analyze and monitor routine data and formulate recommendations based on established criteria. This classification is distinguished from the class of Civil Engineering Technician II in that the technical work assignments of the latter are performed more independently and incorporate previously learned practices and principles.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:

This is the intermediate level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Civil Engineering Technician I, or, when filled with a candidate from the outside of the City, requires prior related work experience. A Civil Engineering Technician II works under general supervision and utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to gather, analyze and monitor simple to moderately complex engineering related data. Recommendations are formulated using established criteria or from previous on-the-job experiences. This class is distinguished from Civil Engineering Technician I in that the routine technical work assignments of this classification are performed more independently. This classification is distinguished from the Civil Engineering Technician III classification in that new or more complex technical work assignments of the Civil Engineering Technician II classification are observed and reviewed upon completion.

To view the complete detailed job description, please click HERE.CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:

This is the full journey level class in the Civil Engineering Technician series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the class of Civil Engineering Technician II or, when filled from the outside, require significant prior related work experience. Working under direction, a Civil Engineering Technician III utilizes the principles and practices of engineering to independently gather, analyze and monitor a full range of engineering related data. Recommendations are formulated using independent judgment and from previous on-the-job experience. This class is distinguished from Civil Engineering Technician II in that the technical work is more complex and performed independently or with minimal supervision.

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HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment; and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at Asanchez@srcity.org.