ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

Salary

$4,973.24 - $7,535.42 Monthly

Location

Cathedral City, CA

Job Type

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

Job Number

24-0030

Department

ENGINEERING

Opening Date

10/09/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool. Competitive salary, benefits and affordable housing make Cathedral City an attractive opportunity.

This recruitment is continuous and may close without prior notice. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

POSITION

Under direct supervision, performs paraprofessional engineering office and field work involving technical drafting, surveying, inspection, design and construction of Public Works facilities; and provides assistance and information to the public.

Engineering Technician I is an entry-level class in the Engineering Technician series. Incumbents are assigned to work which requires general knowledge of civil engineering and performs more routine calculation, permit, survey and drafting work. This class assists with the more sensitive and technically difficult assignments under the supervision of the City Engineer or Director of Public Works. This class is alternately staffed with Engineering Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher class.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

• Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two years of coursework in engineering mathematics through trigonometry, with college level or technical school coursework in construction technology, pre-engineering or similar related technical subjects.A copy of transcripts or degree must be attached to your application.

• Experience:One (1) year of experience as an engineering intern or an aide.

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  CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS

1. APPLICATION REVIEW:A completed City of Cathedral City employment application and transcripts is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. The application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training, and experience.

2. EXAMINATION PHASE: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.

3. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.

Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.

What's Next?Apply today and share this posting with anyone who may be interested!

The City does not participate in the Social Security system except for a mandatory Medicare

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City provides an outstanding benefits plan that includes:

• Bilingual pay

• CalPERS Health Insurance plus other Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement

• Certification and Education Incentives

• Deferred Compensation (ICMA / Nationwide)

• Educational Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Holidays

• Life Insurance | Long Term Disability

• Sick Leave

• Vacation Accrual

• Wellness

Benefit description per bargaining unit are available for review on the City's websitewww.cathedralcity.gov

AFSCME– General Unit

CCPFA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=455) – Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association

CCFMA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=4636) – Cathedral City Fire Management Association

CCPOA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=457) – Cathedral City Police Officer Association

CCPMA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=5416) – Cathedral City Police Management Association

Non-Represented Employees (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=5199)

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• YES

• NO

  02

  Do you have a valid California Class C driver license?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Indicate your level of education. Check all that apply. If you have certificates of completion or degree, please attach.

• I have a GED or HS Diploma

• I have an Associate Degree

• I have a Bachelor's Degree

• I have a Master's Degree

• I successfully completed the Engineer-in-training (EIT) examination

• I do not have any related coursework or education

  04

  Describe the college/technical coursework (pertaining to the position) that you have completed, including schools, dates attended and certifications received, if any.

  05

  Please indicate your level of experience as an engineering intern or aide.

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 years or more

  06

  Please indicate your level of experience performing engineering technical support work, varied field and office support, and paraprofessional engineering work.

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 2 years or more

  07

  Have you taken any of the following academic courses? (check all that apply, and attach a copy of your transcripts)

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

• Computer-aided drafting

• Mechanical Drawing

• None

  08

  Please specify if you have experience with any of the following:

• Microsoft Office Suite (word, outlook, excel, etc)

• AutoCAD

• ARC View/GIS

• Permits Plus

• No experience

  Required Question

Agency

City of Cathedral City

Address

68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

Cathedral City, California, 92234

Website

http://www.joincathedralcity.org

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