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This is a limited continuous filing exam. The filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 3 / 27 / 24, 4 / 24 / 24, *5 / 24 / 24, *6 / 24 / 24, *8 / 1 / 24 (final)
The Senior Engineering Technician performs a variety of tasks related in the performance of sub-professional engineering office, design assistance, and drafting work, including assisting the professional engineering staff in mechanical, structural, electrical, or instrumentation technical support work;
perform engineering support work involving environmental control system operations & maintenance and monitoring labor compliance, traffic usage analysis, plan & map checking, construction administration, drafting, condition compliance and conformance, and issuing permits and determining required fees.
Assignments may include responsibility for an ongoing project or program or providing lead direction for the implementation of systems with program or function wide impact.
The Senior Engineering Technician may also provide lead direction and exercise control over the work of other assigned staff where the work requirements are well defined and a volume of past practices and precedents exist.
The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies. One current vacancy is for a Senior Labor Compliance Technician with the Construction Management and Inspection Division.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :
- Administers and monitors the labor compliance requirements for construction contracts.
- Ensures the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization and resolution of employee wage violations.
- Collects and reviews weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPR's) and supporting payroll records (statement of compliance, fringe benefit statement, payroll deductions, apprentice registration, etc.
submitted by the prime and subcontractors on a weekly basis.
- Communicates with contractors to resolve discrepancies relative to the CPR submittals.
- Conducts investigations on alleged contractor violations uncovered from CPR reviews, site visits, workers' complaints, etc.
to facilitate contractor compliance and timely contract completion.
- When appropriate, notifies Department of Industrial Relations and / or Department of Labor of contractor violations.
- Interprets and enforces all public works contract labor provisions including : DIR registration.
- Prepares and presents the labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for contracts subject to the payment of prevailing wages.
- Responds to prevailing wage questions / concerns / matters that may arise from contractors, construction workers, County staff, and other Agencies.
- Responsible for documenting all prime contractors and subcontractors' responsiveness before releasing project funds and closing out labor compliance files in a timely manner.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
All Options
- Public works construction principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques
- Principles of training and work direction
General Option
- Public works contract administration, fee & permit requirements
- Construction conditions requirements
- Traffic utilization analysis techniques and practices
- Labor compliance requirements
- Related legislative and rules relating to public works construction in the County
Design & Drafting Option
Specialized engineering support principles and practices utilizing conventional or computer-aided design and drafting techniques applicable to plans, schematics, sketches, and other materials utilized for the construction of public works facilities and structures
Computer Specialist Option
The principles and practices of the utilization and application of automated equipment and systems to the resolution of engineering related problems, including the knowledge of techniques and procedures for development and modification of software packages in the design, configuration, and implementation of unique solutions to engineering specific problems
Geographic information Systems (GIS) Option
- Knowledge of GIS applications, including the capabilities, limitations, and characteristics
- ArcInfo computer software
- Mapping and geoprocessing operations of local government
- Computer-aided drafting
Plan & Map Check Option
Principles and practices of public works design and construction, Federal, State, and County improvement standards as they are applied to map and plan checking for conformance to established requirements and standards, including parcel and subdivision criteria
Ability to
- Independently perform specialized assignments requiring extensive knowledge of sub-professional engineering work
- Represent the County in meetings and conferences with outside consultants, contractors, and other public agencies
- Provide lead direction
- Read, speak and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either : 1. Three years of full-time experience in the class of an Engineering Technician in Sacramento County service.
Or : 2. Three years of sub-professional engineering experience involving public works facilities or structures work.
Education Substitution : Completion of coursework in engineering or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
Related education substitutions for the required experience are computed on the basis of 3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units 1 work month.
Note : If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.
Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note : If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate / license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.
Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
License Requirements : Some positions in this series require a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher at the time of appointment.
Note : Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
Background Check : Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Airports are subject to a criminal history record check in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, FAR 107.
11(f) and Sacramento County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.