Engineering Technician I, II, III (AA-367-25E) Various

Description

• Perform tests to ensure the working order of gas recovery systems
• Operate equipment by using protocol of instrumentation used in data or sample collection
• Perform math calculations
• Troubleshoot problems identified from irregular data or equipment failures
• Prepare reports and evaluate data
• Conduct a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, calculations, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications
• Monitor equipment, gas meter and wells
• Locate monitoring stations
• Test samples and collect data
• Collect, compile, calculate, and present data
• Prepare routine correspondence and data reports
• Evaluate data
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment based on established protocol
• Perform sampling and installation procedures

Requirements

• Experience with gas system or water quality monitoring
• A valid California Class B or C driver's license depending on the type of Districts' vehicle driven in the specific assignment NOTE: Engineering Technician positions assigned to the Landfill Engineering group require only a Class C driver's license to qualify
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Work in confined spaces
• Any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed
• Methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports
• More than 4 years but less than 5
• One (1) year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major
• One (1) year of experience at or above Engineering Technician II
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• Methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, and technical reports
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• Basic chemistry of industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control
• A bachelor's degree in math, engineering or scientific field
• ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and functional direction to one or more technicians.
• I have not completed any college coursework in the fields listed
• Sample preservation techniques
• Terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and control, and material recovery operations
• I do not possess any relevant experience
• The written exam is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Associate degree
• Use computer software applications
• Sampling procedures and measurement techniques for liquids and gases
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30%, and an interview weighted at 70%.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult para-professional engineering work requiring the application of general technical knowledge.
• ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive work which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment of para-professional engineering. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III.
• More than 5 years of experience
• Some college coursework, but no degree

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2025, the Districts contribute $2,305.28 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.
• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.
• DENTAL: Districts paid. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage for a prepaid dental program which provides for most routine dental care through a panel of contracting dentists with no deductibles. Employees are eligible to enroll in an indemnity plan if requested within thirty days after completion of three years of employment (sooner for some bargaining units), or during subsequent open enrollment periods.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.
• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.
• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.
• Health and safety programs.
• SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.
• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance