- Salary
- $66k – $80k/yr
- Location
- San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 Engineering Technician I/II vacancy in the Infrastructure Maintenance division. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:
• Engineering Technician I: $65,782.08 - $79,934.40 annually
• Engineering Technician II: $78,340.08 - $95,156.88 annually
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The following key responsibilities are broadly applicable to all Engineering Technician I/II positions:
Under general supervision of an Associate Engineering Technician or an Engineer, typical duties and characteristics of Engineering Technician I/II include:
• Conducts field investigations; prepares summary and recommendations with guidance from Engineers.
• Reviews and makes minor modifications to capital improvement project plans using CAD or GIS tools.
• Assists with preparation of materials (i.e.: maps, PowerPoints, etc) for public meetings.
• Responds to resident and public agency requests. Provides customer-focused written or phone responses in a timely manner.
• Assists with management of databases by supporting data entry and file management, as well as generating reports in response to public records requests.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits good listening skills and has excellent written and oral communication.
• Works well in a collaborative environment and demonstrates flexibility in interacting with individuals in a variety of professional and sub-professional trades.
• Demonstrates proficiency in programs such as: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Google Earth.
• Demonstrates the willingness to work occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
• Possesses a valid Class C California License in order to drive City vehicles to work sites.
In addition to the duties listed above, Engineering Technician I/IIs assigned to the Green Stormwater Inspection Team within the Infrastructure Maintenance Division typically perform the following specialized functions:
• Supports the Green Stormwater Inspection team, inspecting, evaluating, and documenting the performance and construction of GSI systems—such as bioretentions, permeable pavers, tree well filters, and retention basins.
• Provides support to Inspectors in performing weed abatement inspection for fire prevention, quarterly landscape ratings for performance reporting, Special District inspection assistance, and residential street sweeping assistance.
• Administrative support such as creating spreadsheets and tracking data, performing complaint investigations, entering data into our database for core service reporting, reviewing plans, updating pay letters, assist in compiling/organizing Standard Operating Procedures for landscape and sweeper programs, assist with creating maintenance master plans and covering field inspections when Associate Construction Inspectors are out of office.
Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Engineering Technician II
Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.
Acceptable Substitution
Engineering Technician II - Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience in sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmine Medrano at [email protected]
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:
• Engineering Technician I: $65,782.08 - $79,934.40 annually
• Engineering Technician II: $78,340.08 - $95,156.88 annually
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The following key responsibilities are broadly applicable to all Engineering Technician I/II positions:
Under general supervision of an Associate Engineering Technician or an Engineer, typical duties and characteristics of Engineering Technician I/II include:
• Conducts field investigations; prepares summary and recommendations with guidance from Engineers.
• Reviews and makes minor modifications to capital improvement project plans using CAD or GIS tools.
• Assists with preparation of materials (i.e.: maps, PowerPoints, etc) for public meetings.
• Responds to resident and public agency requests. Provides customer-focused written or phone responses in a timely manner.
• Assists with management of databases by supporting data entry and file management, as well as generating reports in response to public records requests.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits good listening skills and has excellent written and oral communication.
• Works well in a collaborative environment and demonstrates flexibility in interacting with individuals in a variety of professional and sub-professional trades.
• Demonstrates proficiency in programs such as: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Google Earth.
• Demonstrates the willingness to work occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
• Possesses a valid Class C California License in order to drive City vehicles to work sites.
In addition to the duties listed above, Engineering Technician I/IIs assigned to the Green Stormwater Inspection Team within the Infrastructure Maintenance Division typically perform the following specialized functions:
• Supports the Green Stormwater Inspection team, inspecting, evaluating, and documenting the performance and construction of GSI systems—such as bioretentions, permeable pavers, tree well filters, and retention basins.
• Provides support to Inspectors in performing weed abatement inspection for fire prevention, quarterly landscape ratings for performance reporting, Special District inspection assistance, and residential street sweeping assistance.
• Administrative support such as creating spreadsheets and tracking data, performing complaint investigations, entering data into our database for core service reporting, reviewing plans, updating pay letters, assist in compiling/organizing Standard Operating Procedures for landscape and sweeper programs, assist with creating maintenance master plans and covering field inspections when Associate Construction Inspectors are out of office.
Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Engineering Technician II
Education: Completion of high school, trade school, or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.
Acceptable Substitution
Engineering Technician II - Successful completion of two (2) academic years or sixty (60) semester units of college level engineering technology courses or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience in sub-professional engineering work performing materials sampling and testing, reviewing plans and specifications, construction or infrastructure inspections, traffic engineering, or working on a field survey crew.
Required Licensing
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required.
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Technology Use/Management - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmine Medrano at [email protected]
Skills
Excel