Engineering Technician II (Department of Public Works)
San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 1, 2026
The Job
- Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received.
The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Engineering Technicians II who perform routine technical engineering duties. Duties include assisting in title and property ownership research; preparing legal descriptions and documents; performing material sampling and tests in the field or laboratory; measuring distances and bearings; inspecting traffic control devices and collecting traffic volume in the field; and conducting simple single area drainage studies. Drafts plans, profiles, and cross sections of transportation and flood control facilities; prepares preliminary construction cost estimate; assists in field investigations; assists in the preparation of exhibits, As-Builts, and final plans; calculates earthwork quantities and performs elementary engineering calculations; assists in the assembly of special provisions for contract specifications; assists in conducting research for customer service requests. May coordinate with internal and external parties.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
For more detailed information, refer to the Engineering Technician II job description.Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, for which a County vehicle may be provided. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must meet the education requirement along with one (1) of the following experience options:Education:
Successfully completed high school level (or higher) coursework in algebra, geometry, OR trigonometry.
Experience: Option 1: One (1) year of full-time equivalent technical civil engineering work experience which includes the application of civil engineering formulas, theories, and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work.-OR-Option 2: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing road construction work, making road signs and minor street calculations for a County public works or related agency.Substitutions: - Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. College transcripts or list of completed college coursework MUST be included with your application if a degree has not been conferred. See Note below.
- An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above OR successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for the required experience.
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process. Desired Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have experience in road construction work making calculations, measuring, and/or drawing plans for cross sections and streets.
Selection Process
- Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
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